The Jordanian Armed Forces (القوات المسلحة الأردنية), also referred to as the Arab Army (الجيش العربي), with all of its branches, is under direct control of the King of Jordan who is the Commander-in-Chief. It is considered to be among the most professional in the region, and is seen as particularly well-trained and organized.
The current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces is Lieutenant General Mashal Mohammad Al Zaben since February 23, 2010.
It is made up of the Royal Jordanian Army, Royal Jordanian Air Force, and the Royal Jordanian Navy.