General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces
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The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan Republic is the military staff of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces
. It is the central organ of the Armed Forces Administration and oversees operational management of the armed forces under the Ministry of Defense
of Azerbaijan Republic.
The Chief of the General Staff is appointed by the President of Azerbaijan
, who is the supreme commander-in-chief
of the armed forces. The current Chief of the General Staff is Colonel General
Najmaddin Sadigov
.
Azerbaijani Armed Forces
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces were re-established according to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the Armed Forces from 9 October 1991. The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic had originally formed its own armed forces from 26 June 1918...
. It is the central organ of the Armed Forces Administration and oversees operational management of the armed forces under the Ministry of Defense
Minister of Defense (Azerbaijan)
The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani government ministry, associated with the Azerbaijani military. The ministry is responsible for keeping Azerbaijan defended against external threats, preserving its territorial integrity, waging war on behalf of Azerbaijan , and the...
of Azerbaijan Republic.
The Chief of the General Staff is appointed by the President of Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan
The country of Azerbaijan is a presidential republic, with the President of Azerbaijan as the head of state, and the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan as head of government...
, who is the supreme commander-in-chief
Commander-in-Chief
A commander-in-chief is the commander of a nation's military forces or significant element of those forces. In the latter case, the force element may be defined as those forces within a particular region or those forces which are associated by function. As a practical term it refers to the military...
of the armed forces. The current Chief of the General Staff is Colonel General
Colonel General
Colonel General is a senior rank of General. North Korea and Russia are two countries which have used the rank extensively throughout their histories...
Najmaddin Sadigov
Najmaddin Sadigov
Colonel General Najmaddin Sadigov Huseyn oglu also known as Najmaddin Sadikhov, is the Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces and Deputy Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Republic...
.
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (June 26, 1918 - April 28, 1920)
- Habib Bey SalimovHabib Bey SalimovHabib bey Haji Yusif oglu Salimov was the first Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.-Early life:...
, August 1, 1918 - March 26, 1919 - Mammad Bey Shulkevich, March 26, 1919 - December, 1919
- Abdulhamid Bey GaytabashiAbdulhamid Bey GaytabashiAbdulhamid Bey Gaytabashi Sharif Bey oglu was the last Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic before its occupation by the Red Army in April 1920.-Early life:...
, December, 1919 - April 28, 1920
Azerbaijan Republic (October 9, 1991- )
- General Major Shahin MusayevShahin MusayevShahin Musayev Kheyreddin oglu was the deputy Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, Chief of Staff, and Acting Minister within a few weeks in January – February , 1992.-Acting Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan:...
, September 1991 (officially from January 22, 1992) - May 1992 - ColonelColonelColonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
Rufat AmirovRufat AmirovColonel Rufat Amirov is a retired military officer who had served as the acting Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces and Deputy Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Republic. He was appointed to both positions in 1992 after General Major Shahin Musayev was removed...
(actingActing (law)In law, when someone is said to be acting in a position it can mean one of three things.*The position has not yet been formally created.*The person is only occupying the position temporarily, to ensure continuity.*The person does not have a mandate....
) - Lieutenant GeneralLieutenant GeneralLieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
Valeh BarshadlyValeh BarshadlyValeh Barshadly Eyyub oglu also spelled as Valeh Barshadli, was the first Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan after restoration of its independence in 1991.-Early life:...
, May 1992 - September 4, 1992 - General Major Nuraddin SadigovNuraddin SadigovMajor General Nuraddin Sadigov Sadig oglu also known as Nuraddin Sadikhov, was the Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces, Deputy Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Republic and National Advisor on Military Issues.-Early life:...
, September 4, 1992 - June 17, 1993 - Colonel GeneralColonel GeneralColonel General is a senior rank of General. North Korea and Russia are two countries which have used the rank extensively throughout their histories...
Safar AbiyevSafar AbiyevColonel General Safar Akhundbala oglu Abiyev is the current Defense Minister of Azerbaijan, considered as one of the longest serving defense minister in the Commonwealth of Independent States.-Biography:General Safar Abiyev was born in Baku...
(actingActing (law)In law, when someone is said to be acting in a position it can mean one of three things.*The position has not yet been formally created.*The person is only occupying the position temporarily, to ensure continuity.*The person does not have a mandate....
), June 17, 1993 - November 2, 1993 - Colonel General Najmaddin SadigovNajmaddin SadigovColonel General Najmaddin Sadigov Huseyn oglu also known as Najmaddin Sadikhov, is the Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces and Deputy Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Republic...
, November 2, 1993 - present.
List of National Advisors on Military Issues to the President of Azerbaijan
- Brigadier GeneralBrigadier GeneralBrigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
Yashar Demirbulaq, Turkish Air ForceTurkish Air ForceThe Turkish Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the Turkish Armed Forces. It ranks 3rd in NATO in terms of fleet size behind the USAF and Royal Air Force with a current inventory of 798 aircraft .-Initial stages:... - General Major Nuraddin SadigovNuraddin SadigovMajor General Nuraddin Sadigov Sadig oglu also known as Nuraddin Sadikhov, was the Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces, Deputy Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Republic and National Advisor on Military Issues.-Early life:...
- Colonel General Tofig Aghahuseynov
- Lieutenant General Vahid Aliyev
List of Chiefs of Azerbaijani Navy
- Rafig AsgarovRafig AsgarovCounter Admiral Rafig Asgarov was the Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces since restoration of independence of Azerbaijan in 1991. Born in 1949 and appointed Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces in 1991, he was one of the few Azerbaijani admirals who served in high ranking positions...
, CaptainCaptain (naval)Captain is the name most often given in English-speaking navies to the rank corresponding to command of the largest ships. The NATO rank code is OF-5, equivalent to an army full colonel....
, 1st rank - Fuad YusifovFuad YusifovCaptain First Class Fuad Yusifov was the Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces. He was replaced in 1999 by a Vice Admiral Shahin Sultanov.-See also:*Azerbaijani Army*Ministers of Defense of Azerbaijan Republic*General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces...
, CaptainCaptain (naval)Captain is the name most often given in English-speaking navies to the rank corresponding to command of the largest ships. The NATO rank code is OF-5, equivalent to an army full colonel....
, 1st rank - Vice AdmiralVice AdmiralVice admiral is a senior naval rank of a three-star flag officer, which is equivalent to lieutenant general in the other uniformed services. A vice admiral is typically senior to a rear admiral and junior to an admiral...
Shahin SultanovShahin SultanovVice Admiral Shahin Sultanov Ashraf oglu is the Commander of Azerbaijani Naval Forces.-Career in Azerbaijani Navy:Sultanov graduated from Navigation department of Azerbaijan Naval Academy...
List of Chiefs of Azerbaijani Air Force
- Lieutenant General Rail RzayevRail RzayevLieutenant General Rail Rzayev Gurban oglu was the Commander of the Azerbaijani Air Force from shortly after Azerbaijan's independence in the early 1990s, to his death in 2009.-Early life:Rzayev was born on March 10, 1945 in Baku, Azerbaijan...
, 1993 - February 11, 2009 - General Major Altay MehdiyevAltay MehdiyevGeneral Major Altay Mehdiyev Ramazan oglu is the Commander of Azerbaijani Air Forces.After the assassination of the Commander of Azerbaijani Air Force, Lieutenant General Rail Rzayev on February 11, 2009 the position remained unfilled until May 12, 2009 when President Ilham Aliyev appointed...
, May 12, 2009 - present