The title chief of staff (or head of staff) identifies the leader of a complex organization such as the armed forces, institution, or body of persons and it also may identify a principal staff officer (PSO), who is the coordinator of the supporting staff or a primary aide-de-camp to an important individual, such as a president, or a senior military officer, or leader of a large organization.[1][2]

In general, a chief of staff provides a buffer between a chief executive and that executive's direct-reporting team. The chief of staff generally works behind the scenes to solve problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they are brought to the chief executive.[1] Often chiefs of staff act as a confidant and advisor to the chief executive, acting as a sounding board for ideas. Ultimately the actual duties depend on the position and the people involved.[1]

Civilian

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Government

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Australia

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Brazil

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Canada

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Colombia

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Germany

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India

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Nigeria

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Pakistan

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Philippines

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South Korea

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Spain

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United Kingdom

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Scotland
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United States of America

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Military

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In general, the positions listed below are not "chiefs of staff" as defined at the top of this page; they are the heads of the various forces/commands and tend to have subordinates that fulfill the "chief of staff" roles.[citation needed]

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Azerbaijan

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Canada

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France

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Ghana

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Greece

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India

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Indonesia

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Ireland

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Israel

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Italy

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Pakistan

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Philippines

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Portugal

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Spain

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Sri Lanka

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United Kingdom

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The Sovereign is the Commander-in-Chief. The CDS heads the Chiefs of Staff Committee and is assisted by the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff.

United States

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Bromwich, Jonah Engel (2019-11-07). "Hail to the Chief of Staff". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  2. ^ a b Whipple, Chris (2018-03-06). The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency. Crown. ISBN 978-0-8041-3826-0.
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