The Chief of the Defense Staff (French: Chefs d'État-Major général des armées) is the professional head of the Armed Forces of Senegal.

He/she is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the military of Senegal.

The current chief is General of Air Corps Mbaye Cissé.

He is responsible for the preparation of military plans and operations: He directly exercises his authority over: The directors of the specialized services departments placed for employment with him are: