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General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, GCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Gen (born 11 February 1959) is a Kenyan-born senior British Army officer. He served as commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets in which role he was deployed to Bosnia in 1998 and Kosovo in 1999. After service in Afghanistan, he took command of 20th Armoured Brigade in 2004 and commanded British forces in Basra. He was subsequently appointed General Officer Commanding 6th Division, which was deployed to Afghanistan with Carter as Commander ISAF Regional Command South, before he became Director-General Land Warfare. After that he became Deputy Commander Land Forces in which role he was the main architect of the Army 2020 concept. Following a tour as Deputy Commander, International Security Assistance Force, he assumed the position of Commander Land Forces in November 2013. In September 2014, he became head of the British Army as Chief of the General Staff succeeding General Sir Peter Wall. In June 2018 he succeeded Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach as Chief of the Defence Staff.

Sir Nicholas Carter Army (British Army) General Sir Nicholas Carter (US Army photo 180514-A-IW468-223).jpg General Sir Nicholas Carter in 2018 Born 11 February 1959 (age 61) Nairobi, Colony of Kenya Allegiance United Kingdom Service/branch British Army Years of service 1978 – present Rank General Service number 505216 Commands held Chief of the Defence Staff (2018–) Chief of the General Staff (2014–18) Commander Land Forces (2013–14) 6th Division (2009–11) 20th Armoured Brigade (2004–05) 2nd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets (1998–00) Battles/wars Bosnian War Kosovo War Iraq War War in Afghanistan Awards Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service (2) Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) NATO Meritorious Service Medal (NATO)