Army General - Chile

Chile

In Chile the Army General is called Commander in Chief of the Army (Comandante en Jefe del Ejército in Spanish). Is the highest authority of the Chilean Army. It exercises command and leadership of the institution in accordance with current legislation, accounting for its effectiveness and efficiency. Ensures morality, discipline and general welfare of the Army.

Army General is the first antiquity in the army. The President of Chile, from a 5-name list that includes the top five antiquities from the institution, appoint the army general. The non-elected general should be eligible to retirement.

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