Commander of the Defence Force (Zambia)

The Commander of the Zambian National Defence Force was the professional head of the Zambian National Defence Force. They were responsible for the administration and operational control of the unified military. The position was abolished due to resentment from the Zambian Air Force and Zambia National Service, as most senior positions in the defence staff were filled by army officers.

List of officeholders Portrait Name Term of office Took office Left office Time in office 1 GeneralKingsley Chinkuli 13 June 1976 24 April 1977 2 GeneralBenjamin Ndabila Mibenge 31 December 1978 8 September 1980

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