(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;