Chief of the Defence Staff (Tonga)

The Chief of the Defence Staff is the professional head of the Tongan military. They are responsible for the administration and the operational control of the military.

Until 2013, commanders were called Commander of the Tongan Defence Services. In 2013, the title was changed to Chief of the Defence Staff of the HMAF.

List of officeholders Portrait Name Term of office Took office Left office Time in office Commander of the Tongan Defence Services 1 ColonelFetuʻutolu Tupou 1977 31 March 2000 years 2 Brigadier generalTauʻaika ʻUtaʻatu 31 March 2000 5 November 2013 Chief of the Defence Staff of the HMAF 2 Brigadier generalTauʻaika ʻUtaʻatu 5 November 2013 21 December 2014 3 Brigadier generalTupou Tongapoʻuli Aleamotuʻa 21 December 2014 Incumbent References