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Överbefälhavaren

The Supreme Commander (Överbefälhavaren) is the highest chief of the Swedish Armed Forces, in everyday speech called ÖB. It is thus the one who leads the agency the Swedish Armed Forces and its military operations. The role exists at the national level and is central to how the defence is governed, while the defence ultimately answers to the political leadership.

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