The Galactic Federation of Free Alliances contained a military branch known as Galactic Alliance Starfighter Command. The Chief of Starfighter Command held command over it. Following the conclusion of the Second Galactic Civil War, a number of prominent Galactic Alliance officers were removed from their posts, creating an opportunity for General Merratt Jaxton to be promoted to this position, a role he occupied as of 43.5 ABY.