The European Union Military Committee (EUMC) is the highest military body set up within the Council of the European Union. It is composed of the Chiefs of Defence of the Member States, who are regularly represented by their permanent military representatives. The EUMC provides the The Political and Security Committee (PSC) with advice and recommendations on all military matters within the EU.
Chairman of the European Union Military Committee (CEUMC)
The EUMC has a permanent Chairman. He is a Four-star flag officer on appointment, preferably a former Chief of Defence of an EU Member State. He is selected by the Chiefs of Defence (CHODS) of the Member States and appointed by the Council. His term of office is in principle three years.
As the Chairman he is the spokesman of the EUMC, participates in the PSC as appropriate and attends Council meetings when decisions with defence implications are to be taken.
He performs the function of military adviser to the SG/HR on all military matters, in particular, to ensure consistency within the EU crisis management structure.
