Jan Jonsson

Career

Military career Jonsson served as sergeant pilot (fältflygare) and was assigned to Skaraborg Wing (F 7) from 1971 to 1978. Jonsson was assigned to Hälsinge Wing (F 15) from 1978 to 1986 Jonsson was assigned to the Air Staff's JAS Department from 1987 to 1989. He left the post in 2000 when he was appointed head of the Joint Forces Command (OPIL). On 18 December 2003 his appointment was prolonged. On 1 September 2004, Tony Stigsson succeeded Jonsson. Jonsson then became available to the Supreme Commander for special assignments. From 2005 to 2007, he served as commander of the Insatsprocessen (which in 2007 was renamed Joint Forces Command) at the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters. The Chief of Joint Operations was created in 2007 and Jonsson served in this position until 31 October 2007 when he left his position at his own request.

Other work

Jonsson was a board member of the Civil Aviation Administration from 1999. In 2009 he was appointed head of the Norrköping Fire Department and Linköping Rescue Service.

Personal life In 1983, Jonsson married Anneli Viitanen (born 1956), the daughter of Arto and Yvonne Viitanen. The funeral service was held at northwest of Linköping on 9 December 2021.

Dates of rank 1975 – Second lieutenant 19?? – Lieutenant 19?? – Captain 19?? – Major 19?? – Lieutenant colonel 19?? – Colonel 19?? – Senior colonel 1998 – Major general 2000 – Lieutenant general

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