Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army | |
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since 9 March 2022 | |
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Reports to | Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Defence |
Seat | Santiago (commune) |
Appointer | President of Chile |
Term length | 4 years |
Formation | 31 March 1813 |
First holder | José Miguel Carrera Verdugo |
Salary | $ 4,459,472[1] |
This article lists the commanders-in-chief of the Chilean Army. The Chilean Army (Spanish: Ejército de Chile) is the land force of Chile. The Chilean Army dates back to 1810.
The current Commander-in-Chief is Army General Javier Iturriaga del Campo. He was appointed by former President Sebastián Piñera on 9 March 2022.[2]