The Chief of the Defence Staff in the Gambia is the head of the
Gambia Armed Forces
The Gambia Armed Forces, also known as the Armed Forces of The Gambia, consists of three branches: the Gambia National Army (GNA), the Gambia Navy, and the Republican National Guard (RNG). It formerly included the Gambia National Gendarmerie (GNG) ...
, and is appointed by the
President
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.
Role
The Chief of the Defence Staff is responsible for the operational control and administration of the
Gambia Armed Forces
The Gambia Armed Forces, also known as the Armed Forces of The Gambia, consists of three branches: the Gambia National Army (GNA), the Gambia Navy, and the Republican National Guard (RNG). It formerly included the Gambia National Gendarmerie (GNG) ...
, according to Section 188 (1) of the
Constitution of the Gambia. The Chief of the Defence Staff has a permanent place on the National Security Council, authorised by Section 78 of the constitution, and on the Armed Forces Council, authorised by Section 189 of the constitution. In order to appoint or dismiss a Chief of the Defence Staff, the President must first consult with the National Security Council.
List of Chiefs of the Defence Staff
List of Deputy Chiefs of the Defence Staff
*
Masaneh Kinteh, ?–2009
*
Yankuba Drammeh, 2009
*
Ousman Badjie, 2009
*
Yankuba Drammeh, 2009–2010
* Major General
Ousman Badjie, 2010–2012
* ''Vacant'', 2012–2015
* Major General
Yankuba Drammeh, 2015–present
References
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Military history of the Gambia
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