Code of Conduct for the Armed Forces
152.
There shall be a code of conduct for the national armed forces that shall:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
be informed by their military doctrine;
make a clear distinction between the military and partisan political
functions;
underline the principle that the national armed forces shall not be used as
an instrument of physical intimidation of the civilian population;
make a clear distinction between military and the policing mandate; and
make clear that all members of armed forces shall not be involved in illicit
activities that may affect the environment and natural resources.
Command and Control
153.
(1)
The President of the Republic of South Sudan shall be the Commander-in-Chief
of the national armed forces.
(2)
The Commander-in-Chief shall commission, promote, retire or dismiss officers of
the national armed forces according to the law.
(3)
The structure, command, control and terms and conditions of service of the
national armed forces shall be prescribed by law.
Command Council
154.
(1)
There shall be established a consultative body which shall be known as the
National Armed Forces Command Council.
(2)
The composition, functions and duties of the Command Council shall be
prescribed by law.
CHAPTER II
THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SECURITY SERVICE
The Police Service
155.
(1)
There shall be a police service to be known as the National Police Service which
shall be a decentralized professional service.
(2)
The mission of the Police Service shall be to:
(a)
(b)
prevent, combat and investigate crime, maintain law and public order,
protect the people and their properties; and
uphold and enforce this Constitution and the law.
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