Structure of the Belgian Armed Forces

This article represents the structure of the Belgian Armed Forces as of May 2020:
Chief of Defence.
The Belgian Armed Forces are headed by the Chief of Defence with the rank of General, who is assisted by a Vice-Chief of Staff and three Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS) with the rank of Lieutenant General. Six general directorates headed by Major Generals manage the bureaucratic aspects of the Belgian Armed Forces.
Land Component.
The Land Component ( ) is commanded by a Major general and has the following organization:
Motorized Brigade.
The Motorized Brigade ( ) is the Belgian land formation assigned to NATO
Special Operations Regiment.
The Special Operations Regiment combines the Belgian paratroopers, special operations and special forces units. All units of the regiment are airborne qualified.
Air Component.
The Air Component ( ) is commanded by a Major general and has the following organization:
1st Wing.
The 1st Wing operates all helicopters, with the exception of the NH90 NFH helicopters supporting the Maritime Component.
2nd Tactical Wing.
The 2nd Tactical Wing is one of two Air Component fighter wings and operates F-16AM Falcon fighters, which will be replaced by F-35A Lightning II from 2023.
10th Tactical Wing.
The 10th Tactical Wing is one of two Air Component fighter wings and operates F-16AM/BM Falcon fighters, which will be replaced by F-35A Lightning II from 2023. As part of NATO's nuclear sharing the US Air Force's 701st Munitions Support Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing stores B61 tactical nuclear weapons at Kleine Brogel for use with Belgian F-16AM Falcon.
15th Air Transport Wing.
15th Air Transport Wing operates the tactical and strategic airlift aircraft of the Belgian Armed Forces. Additionally it provides VIP transport services to the Belgian government.
Meteo Wing.
The Meteo Wing provides meteorological services to the Belgian Armed Forces and operates 10 remotely operated weather stations across Belgium.
Naval Component.
The Naval Component ( ) is commanded by a Divisional admiral. The Maritime Component's ships fall operationally under the joint Belgian-Dutch Maritime Headquarters Benelux in Den Helder, which is commanded by the Dutch Admiral Benelux. The commander of the Belgian Naval Component doubles as Deputy Admiral Benelux.
Medical Component.
The Medical Component ( ) is commanded by a Major General and has the following organization: