Sentences with phrase «chief of the defence staff»

Listen to former chief of the defence staff General Lord Charles Guthrie on why Whitehall needs to shake up its approach to national security.

Former chief of the defence staff General Lord Charles Guthrie on why Whitehall needs to shake up its approach to national security.

Field Marshal Charles Guthrie, who served as chief of the defence staff from 1997 to 2001, added that commanders» decisions could become inhibited by the fear of rebuke from a coroner back in Britain.

In the media this morning the former Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Jock Stirrup is reported as saying he raised his concerns with the Secretary of State's office.

The two were part of several armed forces dispatch riders who were exhibiting their motor - riding skills moments after the send off parade for the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Quarshie.

Army chiefs, including General Sir David Richards, who will become chief of the defence staff in October, are more sceptical about Trident's worth.

While the Chadian Chief of Defence Staff reiterated the commitment of the Chadian Military to the common cause of fighting terrorism and all forms of criminalities in the region.

The Deputy Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambian Armed Forces, equally commended the efforts of the timely intervention of the ECOWAS troops especially, the Nigeria troops during the Gambian Political impasse.

The Duke had previously served as the Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff with responsibility for Reserves and Cadets, and had served in the Territorial Army for many years and several wars - first enlisting as a Trooper in 1970, before going to Sandhurst and working his way up to being a two star Major - General (and the TA's first two star Major - General).

A statement by Col Mustapha Anka, spokesman of MNJTF said, the General Chief of Defence Staff Chad, Lt. Gen. Mahamat Ibrahim Said, Service Chiefs and Commanders from Chadian Armed Forces were also in attendance.

Things started to move in March 2012 when then Chief of the Defence Staff General Walt Natynczyk visited China and met with General Guo Boxiong, the most senior general in the PLA and number two in the Central Military Commission.

Mr Blair will be joined by former foreign secretary Jack Straw and former chief of defence staff Admiral Lord Boyce.

Armed Forces on alert over militancy in Niger Delta — CDS Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin, has said that troops have been placed on high alert to combat any militant attack in the Niger Delta especially on oil and gas platforms.

Last week chief of the defence staff Sir Jock Stirrup said more helicopters were needed to prevent further casualties of the likes seen this month.

The Service Chiefs are: Chief of Defence Staff Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. - Gen Tukur Buratai, Chief of Air Force Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ebok Ete - Ibas.

Kenney also noted that Canada's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Tom Lawson was in Saudi Arabia last month for a meeting with dozens of international military commanders from countries opposed to Islamic State, including about 25 actually involved in the military campaign against the terrorist organization, among them top officers from key Middle Eastern countries.

Over the winter of 1982 — 3 there were frequent rumours that military top brass were lobbying against his appointment, strongly denied to the press by Willie Whitelaw (Home Secretary and de facto Deputy Prime Minister) and Chief of Defence Staff Edwin Bramall.

The government has faced further accusations it has broken the military covenant after a former chief of defence staff alleged there was «blood on the floor» at the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

General Sir David Richards, who is stepping down as chief of the defence staff after three years in the job, suggested the move could be necessary because of Assad's stockpile of chemical weapons.

Blair is said to have overruled chief of the defence staff Admiral Sir Mike Boyce and defence secretary Geoff Hoon to delay vital purchases:

The Nigerian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and his Chadian counterpart, Lieutenant General Mohammad Ibrahim Saed, on Saturday held a crucial strategic meeting, aimed at improving the synergy between the two countries on the ongoing operation against Boko Haram Terrorists and other criminalities, in the Lake Chad Basin Region.

Defence chief Sir Jock Stirrup to stand down At the weekend the defence secretary said that Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, the present chief of defence staff — the country's top military officer — would stand down before the forthcoming strategic defence review was concluded.

Also, the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff Gambian Armed Forces, Major General Yankuba Drammeh while giving his remarks welcomed the Commandant, National Defence College, Faculty members as well as the 28 participants of course 26.

The Deputy Chief of Defence Staff acknowledged the fact that the theme of the Study Tour designated for the team which visited Gambian was apt and timely.

The man who served as chief of defence staff between 2003 and 2006 made his comments before Gordon Brown announced his intention to shift the emphasis to Afghanistan's border regions with Pakistan yesterday.

He demanded that the agreement was sent back to «our retired generals or Chief of Defence Staff for review», explaining that there could be more to the agreement than stated on paper, which needs the input of experts.

The Nigerian Chief of Defence staff has said that the military is aware of the location of the abducted schoolgirls but has decided not to reveal their whereabouts yet, the state news agency has said.

Major General Obed Boamah Akwa, Chief of Defence Staff Eleven (11) Senior Officers in the military have been promoted to various ranks in line with the service act...

The former chief of defence staff Air Chief Marshal (now Lord) Stirrup, and Sir Bill Jeffrey, former permanent secretary at the Ministry of Defence, are reported to have expressed their concerns some time ago.

At that meeting, the former President made it clear to the ex Chief of Defence Staff that Fayose would stand for him (as Commander - In - Chief) in terms of providing security for the election.»

His marriage to his second wife, Spanish fashion designer, Bienvenida Pérez Blanco, who was 30 years younger than him, ended in scandal, when she admitted adultery with Sir Peter Harding, the British Chief of the Defence Staff, and sold her story to the News of the World for # 150,000.

A driver in the employ of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nasiru Isa, has been arrested for allegedly breaking into one of the sealed mansions owned by the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.).

Clearly this was a concern of Admiral Boyce, Chief of the Defence Staff in early 2003, when he sought re-assurance that he was not being asked to send his troops to commit war crimes.

General Olonisakin was received at the Chadian Air Force Base in N'DJAMENA by the Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force, Major General Lucky Irabor, and the Representative of the Chadian Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General N'guinambaye Bardé Michel and other Senior Officers.

As Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff, he specialised in counter-terrorism and security policy.

General Adeosun expressed gratitude to the General Chief of Defence Staff Chad, whom he said contributed his great military experience towards the successes of the MNJTF operations.

The two favourites to succeed Sir Jock Stirrup as chief of defence staff are his deputy, General Sir Nick Houghton, at present vice-chief of the defence staff, and the head of the British Army, General Sir David Richards.

Elsewhere, this call is identified particularly with Admiral Michael Boyce, then chief of the defence staff (section 6.1, paragraph 968).

The former Chief of Defence Staff General Rick Hillier has been snatched up by one of the premiere law firms in Canada, Gowling Lafleur Henderson.

Chief of the defence staff Sir Jock Stirrup summed up the armed forces» frustration that 12 years have passed since the last strategic defence review.

This is consistent with observations from other former NSC attendees, such as former Chief of the Defence Staff Lord Richards, that Cameron's NSC failed to engage with deeper, more strategic issues.

Retired general Rick Hillier's outspoken pride in Canadian troops made him, as chief of defence staff, the voice of patriotism.

The Chief of Defence Staff, Abayomi Olonisakin, has disclosed the details of the meeting President Muhammadu Buhari had with members of the national security council at the presidential villa on Tuesday.

While Mercer was leading dawn raids in Afghanistan, Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat was helping to oversee operations as an aide to the chief of the defence staff.

The youths under the aegis of Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) may soon commence an annual youth sports tournament to be named after the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS).

Chief of the defence staff General Sir David Richards told an Oxford University lecture that the government's demands do not correspond with the decreased size of Britain's military.

Speaking directly to the wife of the fallen soldier, President Akufo - Addo said: «the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) made a recommendation to me today, that he wanted your [Barbara] husband to be promoted, posthumously, he gave his reasons, I have the authority as Commander - in - Chief to do that, and I have done so.»