Chief of the Defence Staff

The Chief of the Defence Staff in the Gambia is the head of the Gambia Armed Forces, and is appointed by the President. Role The Chief of the Defence Staff is responsible for the operational control and administration of the Gambia Armed Forces, 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, 2015–2020