The Chief of the Staff of the French Army (French: Chef d'État-Major de l'Armée de Terre, CEMAT) is the professional head of the French Army. The current Chief of Staff of the French Army is General Elrick Irastorza since 2 July 2008.

[edit] French Army Chiefs of Staff

• Alain de Boissieu (May 1971 - February 1975)
• Jean Lagarde (1975-
• Gilbert Forray (November 1980)
• Jean Delaunay
• René Imbot (10 May 1983)
• Philippe Mercier
• Yves Crene
• Bernard Thorette (2 September 2002 - 15 July 2006)
• Bruno Cuche (16 July 2006 - 1 July 2008)
• Elrick Irastorza (2 July 2008 - )

[edit] See also

• Chief of the Defence Staff (French: Chef d'État-Major des Armées, CEMA)
• Chief of Staff of the French Air Force (French: Chef d'État-Major de l'Armée de l'Air, CEMAA)
• Chief of Staff of the French Navy (French: Chef d'État-Major de la Marine, CEMM)
• Chief of Army Staff
• Chief of staff #Military