Philippe Rebord

Philippe Rebord
Born (1957-04-22) 22 April 1957
Allegiance   Switzerland
Service/branch Swiss Armed Forces
Years of service 1985-present
Rank Korpskommandant
Commands held Chief of the Armed Forces of Switzerland
Website admin.ch

Philippe Rebord (born 22 April 1957) is a Swiss Lieutenant General. He serves as Chief of the Armed Forces since 1 January 2017, succeeding André Blattmann.

Early life and education

Rebord was born on 22 April 1957, and he earned a Lic. Phil.-hist. at the University of Lausanne.[1]

Career

Rebord began his career in the Swiss Armed Forces in 1985.[2] He served in numerous positions, rising through the ranks of the Armed Forces.[1]

On September 16, 2016, after Chief of the Armed Forces André Blattmann announced his coming retirement, the Swiss government appointed Rebord to replace him.[2] Blattmann's formal retirement ceremony was held on 8 December 2016 and Rebord officially succeeded him on January 1, 2017.[3][4][5] That same day, Rebord was promoted to the rank of Korpskommandant.[3]

Soon after his appointment as Armed Forces Chief, Rebord made purchasing new fighter jets for the Swiss Air Force and ensuring that the Armed Forces continued having enough soldiers the priorities of the Armed Forces.[6] He also called for an increased military budget, arguing the current levels were insufficient.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Korpskommandant Philippe Rebord". Swiss Armed Forces. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Switzerland Appoints New Head of Armed Forces". Swissinfo. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Korpskommandant André Blattmann gibt Standarte der Schweizer Armee zurück" (in German). Swiss Armed Forces. December 8, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Le commandement de l'armée passe en mains du Valaisan Philippe Rebord" (in French). Radio Télévision Suisse. December 8, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Philippe Rebord prend la tête de l'armée" (in French). tdg.ch. December 12, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  6. ↑ "New Army Chief Prioritises Soldier Supply, Jets". Swissinfo. 18 September 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  7. ↑ "Swiss Army Head Wants to Increase Budget". Swissinfo. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
Military offices
Preceded by
Lt Gen André Blattmann		 Chief of the Armed Forces
1 January 2017 – present		 Incumbent
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