Minister of Defense (Republic)

The Minister of Defense was the title used under the Galactic Republic for the civilian head of the Republic Military. When the Galactic Senate reduced the Republic Navy and Army after the Ruusan Reformation, the post was abolished. The Supreme Chancellor officially replaced it during the eruption of the Clone Wars. Under the Galactic Empire, the title Military Executor/Supreme Commander of the Imperial Navy was used. The New Republic and the Galactic Alliance did not ressurecte the title, instead using the title of Supreme Commander of the Defense Force. These titles were military instead of civilian.