[4] As such, they ensure the operational preparedness of their service branch, express their need for military and civilian personnel, and are responsible for maintaining the discipline, morale and conduct of their troops.

They are assisted in their duties by the Major General of the Air and Space Force who will deputise if needed.

After the armistice, Germany imposed severe restrictions on the size of the French Air Force.

As a result, the scope of authority of the Chief was limited, and the office was ultimately eliminated alongside the Air Force.

Free France and the subsequent governments of the re-established French Republic recreated the office at the end of the war.