(a) in relation to an officer, to any of the punishments prescribed in paragraphs (b) to (g) of subsection (1)
of section seventy; or
(b) in relation to a non-commissioned officer or a soldier, to any of the punishments prescribed in paragraphs (b) to (l) of subsection (1) of section seventy-one.
PART II
ORGANIZATION, C OMMAND AND ADMINISTRATION OF DEFENCE F ORCES
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Defence Forces
The Defence Forces shall consist of the Army and the Air Force.
4 Constitution of Army and Air Force
Subject to sections five and six, the Army and the Air Force shall each consist of—
(a) a Regular Force; and
(b) a Reserve Force, where such a force has been created in terms of section six;
constituted by members attested therein or posted thereto in terms of this Act.
5 Units of Defence Forces
After consultation with the Commander, the Minister may—
(a) establish such units of the Army or the Air Force as he may consider necessary; and
(b) determine the style and designation of any unit; and
(c) disband any unit.
6 Reserve Forces
After consultation with the Commander, the Minister may, by statutory instrument—
(a) establish such Reserve Forces of the Army and the Air Force as he may consider necessary; and
(b) divide the Reserve Forces into such classes as he may prescribe.
7 Appointment of Commander of Defence Forces
(1) The President shall appoint the Commander of the Defence Forces in terms of subsection (4) of section
96 of the Constitution, after consultation with the Minister.
(2) In tendering any advice or making any recommendation for the purposes of subsection (1), the Minister
shall act in consultation with the Board referred to in subsection (1) of section eleven.
8 Conditions of service of Commander
(1) The Commander shall be appointed for a period of four years or shorter period as the President may d etermine.
(2) The President shall determine the rank, title and, subject to this Act, the functions of the Commander.
(3) Subject to this Act, the terms and conditions of service of the Commander shall be fixed by the President.
9 Functions of Commander
(1) It shall be the duty of the Commander, subject to this Act, to implement such measures as he may co nsider necessary for—
(a) commanding and controlling the members and equipment of the Defence Forces and using them to best
advantage; and
(b) maintaining proper discipline within the Defence Forces; and
(c) improving or simplifying the organization, methods and procedures of the Defence Forces; and
(d) securing the most economic and efficient utilization of the resources provided for the maintenance of the
Defence Forces.
(2) The Commander shall —
(a) report to the Minister on all matters under his charge in the day-to -day discharge of his du ties; and
(b) advise the Minister on matters of general policy relating to the Defence Forces; and
(c) carry out any other duties that the President, acting through the Minister, may require him to carry out.
(3) The Commander shall account to the Secretary for the efficient and economic use of the funds and assets
of the Defence Forces.
10 Delegation of Commander’s functions
The Commander may delegate to any officer under his command such of his functions as he may consider
expedient, other than the power of further delegating any such function.
11 Commanders of Army and Air Force
(1) There shall be—
(a) a Commander of the Army; and
(b) a Commander of the Air Force;
appointed by the President in terms of subsection (4) of section 96 of the Constitution, after consultation with the
Minister.