The chief of staff of the Republic of Korea Army (CSA; ), is the head of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA). The position has existed since the founding of the ROKA in 1948, and was originally held by a lieutenant general, then by a general since 1968.
The appointment of the CSA, along with the chief of naval operations, chiefs of staff of the Air Force and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is referred to the State Council of South Korea for deliberation according to Article 89, Constitution of South Korea.
List of chiefs Commander of the Army Portrait Name Term of office Took office Left office Time in office 1 Lieutenant general 15 January 1946 13 December 1946 – 2 Brigadier general 13 December 1946 20 November 1948 – 3 Lieutenant general 20 November 1948 15 December 1948 –
Chief of Staff of the Army
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See also Joint Chiefs of Staff (South Korea) Chief of Naval Operations (South Korea) Chief of Staff of the Air Force (South Korea) Republic of Korea Army Republic of Korea Armed Forces South Korea
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