In France, the Chief of the Armed Forces (french: chef des armées, lit, Chief of the Armies) is the
supreme authority for military matters, an executive role vested in the
President of the Republic. This role is given to the president in article 15 of the
constitution
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Powers and duties
The Chief of the Armed Forces has the power and/or duty to:
* Command and control the armed forces such at will.
* Preside over meetings of the national defense councils and committees, which determine overall military strategy.
The President heads the highest military councils
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* Appoint and dismiss the most senior military officers (the Chief of the Defence Staff for example).
* Decide the necessary amount of resources for the armed forces.
* Order a direct nuclear strike (sole official who has this power).
* Initiate a military intervention in other countries.
References
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External links
Official site of the French Ministry of Defence
General principles of defense
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Law of France
Politics of France
Commanders in chief
Military of France