Chief of the General Staff (Sweden)

The Chief of the General Staff (Swedish: Chefen för generalstaben, CGS) was a high-ranking officer in the Swedish Armed Forces who headed the General Staff. The General Staff was a central staff organization responsible for strategic planning, intelligence, education, and other functions critical to the overall direction and development of the Swedish military.

The Chief of the General Staff was directly subordinate to the Supreme Commander (Swedish: Överbefälhavaren, ÖB) and played a key role in advising the Supreme Commander on military matters. The position held significant influence over the Swedish Armed Forces' long-term planning and operational readiness.

Historically, the General Staff and the position of Chief of the General Staff have undergone various organizational changes and reforms. These changes reflect evolving security threats, technological advancements, and shifts in Swedish defense policy. Over time, the functions of the General Staff have been distributed and integrated into other parts of the Swedish Armed Forces structure, leading to the eventual disbandment of the General Staff as a distinct entity and the corresponding abolition of the position of Chief of the General Staff in its original form. Modern functions that were previously performed by the General Staff are now undertaken within the current structure of the Swedish Armed Forces headquarters and various specialized agencies. The exact timeline for the existence and abolition of the post can vary depending on the source, but it had a significant history throughout much of the 20th century.