The Grand General's Council is the ruling body of the Imperial Army in the Galactic Empire. Overseen by the Chief of Army Operations, the Council is responsible for the management, direction and upkeep of the Imperial Army and the planning of the war for the Army (usually in conjunction with the Imperial Navy and other Imperial units). The Council is higher in authority than the Imperial Ruling Council and the Moff's Council, though in the case of the Imperial Ruling Council it is more of a formality, and the Council generally does not interfere with the Moff's Council.