Chief of Defence Force (Timor-Leste)

The Chief of the Defence Forces () is the head of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL). They are responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Timor-Leste military. The current chief is Falur Rate Laek, succeeding Lere Anan Timur.

Commanders of the Falintil No. Portrait Name Took office Left office 1 Rogério Lobato 20 August 1975 2 7 December 1975 3 Nicolau dos Reis Lobato May 1976 31 December 1978 4 Xanana Gusmão 1981 20 November 1992 5 1992 5 April 1993 6 Nino Konis Santana April 1993 11 March 1998 7 Taur Matan Ruak 1998 1 February 2001

Chiefs of the Defence Forces

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