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Chief of the Army Staff (Nepal)

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Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army
प्रधानसेनापति
Emblem of Chief of the Army Staff of Nepal
Flag of the Chief of the Army Staff
Incumbent
General Prabhu Ram Sharma

since 9 September 2021
Ministry of Defence
StatusMilitary commander
AbbreviationCOAS
Reports toPrime Minister of Nepal
Ministry of Defence
SeatBhadrakali, Kathmandu, Nepal
NominatorGovernment of Nepal
AppointerPresident of Nepal
Term length3 years or up to 61 years of age[1]
PrecursorCommander-in-Chief of Nepal Army
Formation15 May 1979; 45 years ago (1979-05-15)
First holderGeneral Singha Pratap Shah
SuccessionOn basis of seniority, subjected to the decision of the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Unofficial namesArmy Chief
Chief Sa'ab
DeputyVice Chief of Army Staff
WebsiteOfficial website

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) (Nepali: नेपालको प्रधानसेनापति), also known as Chief Sa'ab (Nepali: चिफ सा'ब), is the commander and highest-ranking officer of the Nepalese Armed Forces.

The Chief of Army Staff is the Chief of the Nepalese Army. He or she reports to the Ministry of Defense. The term is to be for three years or up to 61 years of age whichever is earlier. The seat of Chief of Army Staff is in Bhadrakali, Kathmandu.

The current Chief of Army Staff is General Prabhu Ram Sharma, since 9 September 2021. The Chief of Army Staff also holds the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army.

References

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  1. "Thapa likely to be appointed Nepali Army chief". thehimalayantimes.com. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2018.