Information About

Ramatkal




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The Ramatkal ( in the British or US armies.


LEGAL POSITION


The Ramatkal's position is defined in the '' Basic Law : The Army'' (1976), clause three:

  • The supreme Command Rank in the military is that of the Chief of the General Staff

  • The Chief of the General Staff is to be placed under the authority of the Government and subordinate to the Defense Minister

  • The Chief of the General Staff is to be appointed by the government, according to the recommendation of the Defense Minister



TERM


The Ramatkal is formally appointed once every three years, with the government often extending the term to four years, and in some occasions, even five. As of January 22 , 2007 , the Ramatkal is Gabi Ashkenazi .


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