Colonel Constantin Paraschivu assumed duties as the Chief of Staff since July 2025. Prior to his current assignment, he served at the Romanian Land Component Command.

He was commissioned through the Land Forces Academy in 2000 and was initially assigned to the 28th Infantry Battalion. During his career, he commanded the 3rd Infantry Company, 26th Infantry Battalion and the 20th Infantry Battalion.

He was deployed twice in Iraq (2004, 2009) and twice in Afghanistan (2005, 2011).

Colonel Paraschivu’s multinational assignments include service with Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast and Headquarters Multinational Brigade Southeast.

He graduated from Romanian National Defense University, Command and Staff College and holds a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from U.S. National War College, class of 2025.

His decorations include: Romanian General Staff Emblem of Honour, Emblem of Merit for Peace Support, 3^rd class, Emblem of Merit in the Service of Romanian Armed Forces, 3^rd class, Polish Armed Forces Bronze Medal, Romanian Land Forces Emblem of Honour.

He is married and has two children.