Christophe Keckeis

Christophe Keckeis , born the April 18th 1945 with Neuchâtel, is a Militaire Suisse.

Biography

In 1966, it becomes pilot with the squadron of monitoring. In 1968, it obtains the diploma for the occupation of pilot military career. In 1974, he becomes captain and pilot Dassault Mirage III. Keckeis is graduate Université of Lausanne in political sciences (1976). In 1977, it begins a formation from general staff officer, becomes colonel in 1989 with regiments of the air forces under its command. It is engaged as test pilot between 1985 and 1992.

Between 1991 and 1992, it is ordering squadron of monitoring. The rank of sergeant is allotted to him in 1993 with the command of the brigade of aviation. In 1998, it is promoted chief of the Staff of the commander of the Air forces. In 2000, it becomes divisional and chief of the operation of the Air forces.

It was indicated the October 30th 2002 by the Federal council to ensure the post of head of the staff, chief of the army and director of the project Armée XXI. As a chief of the army, Keckeis ensures the development and the control of the army. It orders the terrestrial and air troops, the management training (HKA), the logistic base (LBA), the base of assistance to command (FUB), the staff of planning of army (PST A), the staff of control of army (FST A). It occupies the rank of chief of the Swiss Armée since January 1st 2004. It has the rank of Commander of body (the highest rank in the Swiss army in times of peace).

It adds up 4.700 hours of vol.

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