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| rdfs:label | - Chief of Defence (Norway)
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| rdfs:comment | - The Chief of Defence (Forsvarssjefen) is the highest-ranking officer of the Military of Norway, second only to the King of Norway. Even though he holds the same rank as the King of Norway, according to the Norwegian Constitution the King holds the highest command of the Army, Air Force, Navy and Home Guard. The Chief of Defence is the top advisor to the Government regarding military issues. He is responsible for carrying out the mission the King or Minister of Defence gives to the Military. He is also Norway's representative to NATO's military committee.
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| insigniacaption | - Official Seal of the Chief of Defence
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| Insignia | - Official Seal of the Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces.png
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| flagcaption | - Flag of the Chief of Defence
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| Flag | - Flag of the Norwegian Chief of Defence.svg
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| appointer qualified | - with approval from The Council of State
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| abstract | - The Chief of Defence (Forsvarssjefen) is the highest-ranking officer of the Military of Norway, second only to the King of Norway. Even though he holds the same rank as the King of Norway, according to the Norwegian Constitution the King holds the highest command of the Army, Air Force, Navy and Home Guard. The Chief of Defence is the top advisor to the Government regarding military issues. He is responsible for carrying out the mission the King or Minister of Defence gives to the Military. He is also Norway's representative to NATO's military committee. The post was first established in 1940. Since June 2013 the position has been filled by Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen.
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