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Chief of the Defence Staff (The Gambia)

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Chief of the Defence Staff
since 5 March 2020
AppointerPresident of the Gambia
following consultation with the National Security Council
Formation1997
First holderBaboucarr Jatta
WebsiteOfficial website

The Chief of the Defence Staff in the Gambia is the head of the Gambia Armed Forces, and is appointed by the President.

Role

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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.[1]

List of Chiefs of the Defence Staff

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No. Portrait Chief of the Defence Staff Took office Left office Time in office Defence branch Ref.
1
Baboucarr Jatta
Jatta, BaboucarrColonel
Baboucarr Jatta
199920044–5 years Gambian National Army
2
Vincent Jatta
Jatta, VincentLieutenant Colonel
Vincent Jatta
200420040 years Gambian National Army
3
Assan Sarr
Sarr, AssanColonel
Assan Sarr
200420050–1 years Gambian National Army
4
Ndure Cham
Cham, NdureColonel
Ndure Cham
200520060–1 years Gambian National Army
5
Lang Tombong Tamba
Tamba, Lang TombongMajor General
Lang Tombong Tamba
(born 1965)
200620092–3 years Gambian National Army
6
Masaneh Kinteh
Kinteh, MasanehLieutenant General
Masaneh Kinteh
(born 1968)
9 October 20096 July 20122 years, 271 days Gambian National Army
7
Ousman Badjie
Badjie, OusmanLieutenant General
Ousman Badjie
(born 1967)
6 July 201217 February 20174 years, 226 days Gambian National Army
8
Masaneh Kinteh
Kinteh, MasanehLieutenant General
Masaneh Kinteh
(born 1968)
17 February 20175 March 20203 years, 17 days Gambian National Army
9
Yankuba Drammeh
Drammeh, YankubaLieutenant General
Yankuba Drammeh
(born 1963)
5 March 202029 September 20233 years, 208 days Gambian National Army
10
Mamat O.A Cham
Cham, Mamat O.ALieutenant General
Mamat O.A Cham
29 Sept 2023Incumbent4 years, 273 days Gambian National Army

List of Deputy Chiefs of the Defence Staff

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References

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  1. ^ "Constitution of the Republic of the Gambia, 1997" (PDF). University of Minnesota Human Rights Library.