Commander Cyber & Specialist Operations Command
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Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command is a high-ranking position in the British Armed Forces, usually held by a four-star officer. The commander is the head of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, which manages allocated joint capabilities from the three armed services.
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| Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence Cyber & Specialist Operations Command | |
| Type | Four-star officer |
| Status | Chief of Joint Forces |
| Member of | Defence Council Chiefs of Staff Committee |
| Reports to | Chief of the Defence Staff |
| Nominator | Secretary of State for Defence |
| Appointer | Prime Minister (subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council) |
| Formation | April 2012 (as Commander, Joint Forces Command) December 2019 (as Commander, Strategic Command) September 2025 (as Commander, Cyber & Specialist Operations Command) |
| First holder | Air Chief Marshal Stuart Peach |
| Deputy | Deputy Commander UK Strategic Command |
Responsibilities
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command develops and coordinates joint capabilities for UK Defence, such as medical services, intelligence, support and logistics, digital and communication systems, cyber, special forces, training and education, and UK overseas bases. It also manages overseas military operations through the Permanent Joint Headquarters.[1]
Commanders
| No. | Portrait | Commander | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Defence branch | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach (born 1956) | December 2011 | April 2013 | 1 year, 4 months |  Royal Air Force | [2] | |
| 2 | General Sir Richard Barrons (born 1959) | April 2013 | April 2016 | 3 years |  British Army | [3] | |
| 3 | General Sir Christopher Deverell | April 2016 | May 2019 | 3 years, 1 month | British Army | [4] | |
| 4 | General Sir Patrick Sanders (born 1966) | May 2019 | May 2022 | 3 years | British Army | [5] | |
| 5 | General Sir James Hockenhull (born 1964) | May 2022 | Incumbent | 3 years, 10 months | British Army | [6] |
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