CHIEF OF JOINT HEADQUARTERS
Chief of Joint Headquarters
Brigadier General Algis Vaičeliūnas
Personal Details:
- Date of birth: 13 November 1964
- Place of birth: Panevėžys
- Marital status: Married, two sons
Education:
- 2007 Master's Degree in Political Science, Vilnius University;
- 2004 Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Lithuanian Military Academy;
- 2004 Strategic National Security Studies, Canadian Forces College;
- 1994-1996 Bundeswehr Command and General Staff Academy;
- 1988-1990 Riga Air Force Academy, extramural studies;
- 1983-1986 Kaliningrad Military Aviation Technical School.
Record of Service:
- Since 2008 Chief of Joint Headquarters;
- 2005-2007 Commandant of Baltic Defence College;
- 2003-2004 Deputy Commandant of Baltic Defence College;
- 2000-2003 Commandant of Gen J. Žemaitis Lithuanian Military Academy;
- 1998-2000 Advisor to the President of the Republic of Lithuania;
- 1996-1998 Chief of Staff of Motorized Infantry Brigade "Iron Wolf";
- 1992-1994 Commander of King Mindaugas Battalion;
- 1991-1992 Deputy Commander of Training Formation;
- 1986-1990 Platoon Commander (Soviet Army).
The Chief of Joint Headquarters is in direct subordination to the Chief of Defence.
