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  Chief of Staff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The chief aide to the commander of larger military formations and units.
Chief of Staff (United Kingdom), the head of the Prime Minister's Office in the United Kingdom
Chief of Staff (Philippines), the head of the Office of the President in the Philippines
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chief_of_Staff   (308 words)

  
 Canadian Jewish News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Montreal immigration lawyer, who was the defeated Conservative candidate in Mount Royal in the January federal election, was from 1987 to ’93 a policy adviser and later deputy chief of staff to Gerry Weiner, who held the posts of multiculturalism and immigration minister.
As chief of staff, Drabkin is Day’s most senior political adviser and, to his knowledge, he is the only Jew holding that position in Stephen Harper’s cabinet.
Canada’s decision to be the first country to cut aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian government is an indication of this government’s position on Israel, he added.
www.cjnews.com /viewarticle.asp?id=9107   (703 words)

  
 Chief of the Defence Staff - About the CDS
Chief of the Defence Staff CF Chief Warrant Officer Armed Forces Council
He has worked as a staff officer in several headquarters, first at the Army level in Montreal and later at the strategic level in Ottawa.
General Hillier was promoted to his present rank and assumed duties as the Chief of the Defence Staff on 4 February 2005.
www.cds.forces.gc.ca /pubs/bio_e.asp   (289 words)

  
 Joint Canadian-United States Basic Defense Plan No. 2
Coordination of the military effort of the United States and Canada shall be effected by mutual cooperation, and by assigning to the forces of each nation tasks for whose execution such forces shall be primarily responsible.
All such mutual agreements shall be subject to confirmation by the Chief's of Staff concerned, but this provision shall not prevent the immediate establishment of unity of command in cases of emergency.
To facilitate common decision and action, Canada and the United States will establish in Washington and Ottawa, respectively, officers of all Services who will be charged with the duty of representing their own Chiefs of Staff, vis-à-vis, the appropriate Chief of Staff of the other nation.
www.ibiblio.org /pha/pha/pt_14/x15-051.html   (2527 words)

  
 FT.com / World / US & Canada - Loyal Bush aide chosen as new chief of staff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
John Podesta, who was chief of staff for Bill Clinton, the Democratic president, said: “Somebody needed to take the spear.
The chief of staff is responsible for managing the president’s schedule and ensuring that the best political and policy advice reaches his ears.
The appointment of Mr Bolten, the director of the White House office of management and budget and former deputy chief of staff under Mr Card, is one of continuity rather than change, however.
www.ft.com /cms/s/638442f8-be5b-11da-b10f-0000779e2340.html   (607 words)

  
 Worldandnation: Chief: London attacks show need to fight
Canada's military chief says allies must take the fight against terrorists to failed states such as Afghanistan so terrorists won't have room to thrive.
Canada has maintained a NATO force in Kabul since August 2003 and will send 250 troops this month to establish a provincial reconstruction team under U.S. command in Kandahar.
Canada's red meat processing industry has annual sales of $11.4-billion and employs 34,000 people.
www.sptimes.com /2005/07/17/Worldandnation/Chief__London_attacks.shtml   (791 words)

  
 JURIST - Staff
JURIST's Chief of Staff is Jeremy Toman, a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Alexandria Samuel is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the former President (2005-06) of the JURIST Student Staff Association.
Asha Puttaiah is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the Treasurer (2006-07) of the JURIST Student Staff Association.
jurist.law.pitt.edu /staff   (1774 words)

  
 Canada's New Chief of Defense Staff Visits NORAD, NORTHCOM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Unfortunately, we also share threats,” said Chief of the Defense Staff Canadian Army Gen. Rick Hillier, during his April 12-13 visit to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command here.
Now, the general foresees Canada also working closely with the United States, particularly U.S. Northern Command, as it stands up Canada Command later this year.
NORTHCOM was established in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to conduct operations to deter, prevent and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories and interests and provide defense support to civil authorities.
i-newswire.com /goprint16966.html   (710 words)

  
 NATO Who's who?: ChoD Canada
Appointed Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) in June 2001, General Henault commands all elements of the Canadian Forces (60,000 regular force and 20,000 reserves).
During his tenure as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, and later as Chief, General Henault proved his capability as a Strategic Commander, directly responsible for Canada’s operational deployments around the world.
Canada’s global commitments during General Henault’s tenure have been the largest since the Korean War.
www.nato.int /cv/chod/ca/henault.htm   (466 words)

  
 PAMS XXIII   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In conjunction with PAMS XXIII, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff (CSA), General Eric K. Shinseki, and the Singapore Chief of Army, Major General Lim Chuan Poh, co-hosted the First Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Hotel in Singapore.
The event was kicked off on Sunday evening, 5 September, with the Army chiefs welcome dinner, a Singapore "smart casual" affair in the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Gallery that was a full-scale media event featuring the Singapore Deputy Prime Minister for Defence, Dr. Tony Tan, as guest speaker.
Monday morning, 6 September, began with the Army chiefs participating as the honored guests at the PAMS XXIII opening ceremony, where the U.S. Chief of Staff, General Shinseki, and the Singapore Chief of Army, Major General Lim, gave keynote addresses.
www2.apan-info.net /pams/pams_xxiii.htm   (892 words)

  
 Chief of the Defence Staff (Canada) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) (French: le Chef d'état-major de la défense) is the senior member of the Canadian Forces and reports directly to the Minister of National Defence.
Prior to that, a similar position was held by the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff.
The Chief of the Defence Staff is also ex-officio the Principal Commander of the Order of Military Merit.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chief_of_the_Defence_Staff_(Canada)   (221 words)

  
 Rick Hillier to be New Chief of Defence Staff (Canada) (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
After returning to Canada, he assumed the duties of Assistant Chief of the Land Staff, and on May 30, 2003, assumed the duties of Chief of the Land Staff.
The chief of defence staff is responsible for command, control and administration of the Canadian Forces and military strategy, plans and requirements.
Canada could use a "turning point" in the way they fund and equip their armed forces -- the world would be better off if that happened.
www.freerepublic.com.cob-web.org:8888 /focus/fr/1320001/posts   (3286 words)

  
 Canadian named chief of staff for UN Congo mission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A Canadian base commander has been named chief of staff of the United Nations' mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Canada's part of the mission is called Operation Crocodile.
Canada's unemployment rate for October came in at 6.2 per cent, down 0.2 percentage points from September, Statistics Canada said Friday.
www.cbc.ca /stories/2004/03/11/canada/congo_cdn040311   (995 words)

  
 CTV.ca | Sgro's chief of staff taking leave for 'stress'
Fallout from the stripper scandal has hit the Immigration Minister's office, with Judy Sgro's chief of staff taking a leave of absence.
Ihor Wons, Sgro's acting chief of staff, has been under a cloud of controversy since it came to light he discussed visa requests with a strip club owner.
The two are Maurice Rioux, a former chief of staff to former immigration minister Denis Coderre, and Mark Dunn, a former communications director for Coderre.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1102082356745_72/?hub=Canada   (560 words)

  
 US People--Sherman, Forrest P., Admiral, USN.
In 1941-42, he served with the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and was a member of the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, Canada-United States.
In November 1943 Rear Admiral Sherman was assigned as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Pacific Fleet commander, Admiral Chester W.
He was recalled to Washington, D.C., at the end of October 1949 to become Chief of Naval Operations, with the rank of Admiral.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/pers-us/uspers-s/f-shermn.htm   (1078 words)

  
 Card resigns as chief of staff - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
President Bush yesterday announced the resignation of his chief of staff, Andrew H. Card Jr., who had served in the White House's most demanding staff position for more than five years -- the second longest run in presidential history.
Bolten is the director of the Office of Management and Budget and a former deputy chief of staff under Mr.
But it is even a greater honor to serve as the president's chief of staff, especially to you, Mr.
www.washtimes.com /national/20060329-122812-4216r.htm   (460 words)

  
 i-Newswire.com - Press Release And News Distribution - Canada's New Chief of Defense Staff Visits NORAD, NORTHCOM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The United States and Canada enjoy a strong relationship that dates back to World War II, but it “must become even stronger” as the two countries continue the global war on terror, Canada’s top military official said here this month.
Canada Command will parallel NORTHCOM by focusing on homeland defense.
We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information on or available through this site, and we are not responsible for inaccuracies or omissions in that information or for actions taken in reliance on that information.
i-newswire.com /pr16966.html   (722 words)

  
 John Horton, Canadian Marine Artist - John Horton painting presented to retiring Navy Chief of Staff (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Canada’s Chief of Maritime Staff, Vice Admiral Bruce MacLean retired from the Navy on January 17th, after 35 years of dedicated service.
On his retirement the Admiral was presented with a framed giclee of my painting of HMCS "Windsor" by his staff in Ottawa.
The Admiral is on the left and the gentlemen on the right is Commodore J.R. Sylvester, Assistant Chief of the Maritime Staff.
www.johnhorton.ca.cob-web.org:8888 /news_articles/news_item.2006-01-31.8858984581   (171 words)

  
 Canadian Forces Transformation - Transformation des Forces Canadiennes (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
After these operational tours, Capt(N) Bertrand was posted to Ottawa to serve, first, on the Maritime Requirements staff, and then as Executive Assistant to the Chief of the Maritime Staff.
On completion of these senior staff tours, he returned to Halifax to attend the Naval War College and earn a master's degree in international relations.
His next posting was to the Canadian Defence Liaison Staff in Washington, D.C. as Naval Attaché, and in 2005 he returned to Ottawa to join the Canadian Forces Transformation Team.
www.cds.forces.gc.ca.cob-web.org:8888 /cft-tfc/pubs/biographies/chiefstaffbio_e.asp   (303 words)

  
 Eric K. Shinseki - Chief of Staff, US Army
To the Joint Chiefs - - you have my respect and admiration for the experience you bring to deliberations, the responsibilities you bear for the Nation, and the care you engender for people;
In these last months, at the toughest times of greatest sadness and hardship, I have again and again been reminded that Army families and spouses are the most generous people I know.
As I was on the first day of my tenure four years ago, I am humbled to stand here on my last day as the 34th Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
www.army.mil /features/ShinsekiFarewell/farewellremarks.htm   (2947 words)

  
 Informed Comment (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Sir Richard Dannatt, the British general who recently became Chief of the General Staff, says that British troops should leave Iraq because their presence is exacerbating the violence.
If the chief of the army is demonstrating this sort of rank insubordination toward the prime minister, who has supported a continued British military role in Iraq, it is a sign that the prime minister is a lame duck and that there are indications that his successor will draw down the British troops in Basra.
When the head of the general staff, Sir Richard Dannat, openly challenges the authority of government to protect society and the nation, that is rebellion.
www.juancole.com.cob-web.org:8888 /2006/10/british-chief-of-staff-calls-for-troop.html   (2583 words)

  
 Vice Admiral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Vice-Admirals are normally entitled to staff cars; the car will normally bear a flag, dark blue with three gold maple leaves arranged one over two.
A Vice-Admiral generally holds only the most senior command or administrative appointments, barring only Chief of the Defence Staff, which is held by a full Admiral or General.
In the United States Coast Guard, the Vice Commandant, the Chief of Staff, and the Atlantic and Pacific Area commanders hold the rank of Vice Admiral.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Vice_Admiral   (459 words)

  
 Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI - Staff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The experience, education, and expertise of the professional research staff are multidisciplinary.
The breadth of the staff's skill and knowledge of industry represents a resource unique to organizations serving industry.
Some previous positions: Director of the Washington Office of the Hudson Institute; Chief of Staff for Congressman Chris Cox (R-CA); Assistant Secretary for International Economic Policy at the U.S. Department of Commerce; Chief of Staff for Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN); and instructor at Stanford University and Indiana University.
www.mapi.net /html/staff.cfm   (1275 words)

  
 CTV.ca | Stephen Harper's chief of staff latest to leave
-- Stephen Harper's chief of staff Phil Murphy has been given his walking papers, the latest in a series of aides to resign or be forced out of the troubled office of the Conservative party leader.
Harper had been under pressure for some time to replace Murphy, who was viewed by many as too confrontational in his personal relations with staff and with MPs in the parliamentary caucus.
Five other staff members, all from the media-relations wing of Harper's office, have left in recent months.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1124145935568_59/?hub=Canada   (339 words)

  
 Chief of Staff (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
These officers together may be called the Chiefs of Staff Committee or Joint Chiefs of Staff.
A Congressional Chief of Staff heads the Office of a member of the United States Congress, and can exercise influence in his/her own right
The General staff (&1492;&1502;&1496;&1492; &1492;&1499;&1500;&1500;&1497;), the highest command of the Israeli Defence Forces, has at its head the Chief of staff called Ramatkal (&1512;&1502;&1496;&1499;"&1500;) from the abbreviation for "Head of the General Staff".
chief-of-staff.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888   (191 words)

  
 Hillier named chief of defence staff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Lt.-Gen. Rick Hillier, the former commander of the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan, has been officially named as Canada's new chief of defence staff.
Hillier, who was chief of land staff, commanded the 34-country, 6,300-member ISAF force in Kabul from February 2004 to August 2004.
The 49-year-old general beat out two navy men for the job: deputy chief of defence staff, Vice-Admiral Greg Maddison, and vice-chief of defence staff, Vice-Admiral Ron Buck.
www.cbc.ca /canada/story/2005/01/14/hillier050114.html   (993 words)

  
 Stephen Taylor - Conservative Party of Canada Pundit: Breaking news: new senior staff leadership in the OLO
Stephen Taylor - Conservative Party of Canada Pundit: Breaking news: new senior staff leadership in the OLO
Breaking news: new senior staff leadership in the OLO
Ian Brodie is the new chief of staff in the OLO (Harper's office) after what party insiders say was a remarkable one year stint at the party level.
www.stephentaylor.ca /archives/000385.html   (145 words)

  
 Canada's Air Force, Organizations, CAS, Lieutenant-General Lucas (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In March 2003, he assumed the position of Chief of Staff Joint Force Generation within the DCDS Group.
Lieutenant-General Lucas was promoted to his current rank in April 2004 and was appointed Special Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff for Defence Policy Review and Homeland Security Issues.
Lieutenant-General Lucas is a graduate of the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College and the National Defence College.
www.airforce.forces.gc.ca.cob-web.org:8888 /orgdocs/CAS_bio_e.asp   (377 words)

  
 CANOE -- CNEWS - World: Hastert chief of staff testifies before ethics panel (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Scott Palmer, Hastert’s chief of staff, has disputed statements that he was told by Foley’s top aide in 2002 or 2003 about the Florida Republican’s inappropriate computer-message come-ons to male pages.
The panel also is expected to hear testimony this week from top aides to Hastert, including chief of staff Ted Van Der Meid, who had frequent interactions with former clerk of the House Jeff Trandahl about House operations, including problems in the page program.
Kirk Fordham, Foley’s former chief of staff, has testified that he also told top aides to Hastert about the Florida congressman’s inappropriate behavior with pages years ago.
cnews.canoe.ca.cob-web.org:8888 /CNEWS/World/2006/10/23/2105653-ap.html   (841 words)

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