Chief of the General Staff (Senegal)

The Chief of the Defense Staff (Chefs d'État-Major général des armées) is the professional head of the Armed Forces of Senegal. He/she is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the military of Senegal. The current chief is General of Air Corps Mbaye Cissé.

Duties
He is responsible for the preparation of military plans and operations:


 * General Staff
 * Directorate of Military Security;
 * Department of Information and Public Relations

He directly exercises his authority over:

The directors of the specialized services departments placed for employment with him are:
 * Chief of the Army Staff
 * Chief of Staff of the Navy
 * Chief of Staff of the Air Force
 * Military zone commanders
 * Engineering Management
 * Material Department (DIRMAT)
 * Direction of Transmissions (DIRTRANS);
 * Stewardship Department (DIRINT);
 * Armed Forces Health Directorate (DSA)