(c)
(3)
Control of the Armed Forces 188.
with skills and trades, and a
programme of secondment to civilian
occupations, so as to enable
members of the Forces to return,
after their service, to a full and
productive civilian life; and
there shall be established an army
reserve.
It shall be the duty of the members of the
Gambia Armed Forces to respect the
fundamental rights and freedoms of other
persons.
(1)
Subject to the authority and directions of the
President and of the Armed Forces Council,
the Chief of Defence Staff shall be
responsible for the operational control and
administration of the Armed Forces.
(2)
Without prejudice to his or her general
power and authority as Commander-inchief, the President may give a Force
Commander directions with respect to the
operational use of the Commander’s forces
in The Gambia for the purpose of
maintaining and securing public safety and
public order, and the Force Commander
shall comply with those directions.
(3)
In the exercise of his or her powers as
Commander-in-chief, the President shall,
whenever practicable, consult the National
Security Council.
(4)
The President shall not deploy any troops
outside The Gambia without the approval of
the National Assembly.
Armed Forces Council 189. (1)
There shall be an Armed Forces Council
which shall consist of(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
the Vice-President as Chairman;
the Secretary of State for the time
being responsible for defence;
the Chief of Defence Staff;
the Armed Forces Chief of Staff;
the Commanders of the Army, the
Navy and the Air Force;