Commander of the Armed Forces (Suriname)
The Commander of the Armed Forces (Dutch: Commandant van de strijdkrachten) is the professional head of the National Army (Dutch: Nationaal Leger—NL), the military of the Republic of Suriname. The position dates back to the country's independence from the Netherlands in 1975, with the military being named the Surinamese Armed Forces (Dutch: Surinaamse Krijgsmacht—SKM) until after the Sergeants' Coup in 1980.
| Commander of the Armed Forces of Suriname | |
|---|---|
| Commandant van de strijdkrachten van Suriname | |
Incumbent Colonel Werner Kioe A Sen since 27 October 2022 | |
| National Army | |
| Type | Chief of staff |
| Member of | Security Council |
| Appointer | President of Suriname Chan Santokhi |
| Term length | Not fixed |
| Inaugural holder | Yngwe Elstak |
| Formation | 25 November 1975 |
| Website | Official website |
The Commander of the Armed Forces is appointed by the President of Suriname, who is the commander-in-chief according to the Constitution.
The current Commander of the Armed Forces is Colonel Werner Kioe A Sen, serving since 27 October 2022.
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