Chief of the General Staff (Cuba)
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TypeChief of staff
Reports toPresident of Cuba
Minister of Defense
Minister of Defense
AppointerFirst Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba
President of Cuba
President of Cuba
| Chief of the General Staff | |
|---|---|
| Jefe del Estado Mayor General de las Fuerzas Armadas de Cuba (Spanish) | |
Flag of the Chief of the General Staff | |
since 19 April 2021 | |
| Type | Chief of staff |
| Reports to | President of Cuba Minister of Defense |
| Seat | MINFAR |
| Appointer | First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba President of Cuba |
| Formation | 19 April 1972 |
| Deputy | First Deputy Chief of the General Staff |
The Chief of the General Staff of the Revolutionary Armed Forces is the head of the General Staff and the highest-ranking officer of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces or is also the senior-most uniformed military officer. He is appointed by the President of Cuba, who is the Commander-in-Chief. He also serves as First Deputy Minister of the MINFAR. The current Chief of the General Staff is Lieutenant Gen. Roberto Legrá Sotolongo.
