It is the main executive body responsible for the managing of the Armed Forces of Moldova.

The following served in this position over the course of the republic's existence: In addition, in the Bessarabian Soviet Socialist Republic, the position of People's Commissar of War in the Sovnarkom was occupied by Boris Gumpert.

The official flag of the Ministry of Defense was established by Presidential Decree on 17 June 2014.

The ministry has the following structure[2] Military bands of Moldova fall under the command of the music service of the Moldovan National Army, which is currently under the supervision of the defense ministry.

The military bands of the army have performed and participated in international music festivals since 1997.