The Chief of Staff (COS)

The Chief of Staff is a general-officer from one of the framework nations. He is the main adviser to the Commanding General and directs the staff and reports to the Commanding General.

The COS ensures the mission readiness of the whole HQ EC and is responsible for the initiation, dissemination and follow-up of the Commanding General’s policies, directives and guidance.  The COS orchestrates the HQ’s daily routine and directs appropriate staff procedures in accordance with NATO principles and doctrine, and in accordance with the decisions of the framework nations. On behalf of the Commanding General, he exercises directing and coordinating authority over the HQ MNCS Bde. The COS is the higher authority of the HQ Spt Bn and coordinates activities between the staff and other agencies of the HQ. In operations the COS gives guidance to the Force Provost Marshall, the JMC and the Info Ops Cell.