Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)

Chief of the Defence Force
Incumbent David Johnston since 10 July 2024
Style	Admiral General Air Chief Marshal
Abbreviation	CDF
Member of	Australian Defence Force
Reports to	Minister for Defence
Term length	Four years[1]
Formation	23 March 1958
First holder	Lieutenant General Sir Henry Wells
Deputy	Vice Chief of the Defence Force
Website	Official website

The Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) is the highest-ranking and most senior military officer in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and is the principal military advisor to the National Security Committee and the Minister for Defence. The current Chief of the Defence Force is Admiral David Johnston, who took office on 10 July 2024.