The Defence Minister is accountable for leading and managing the Ministry of Defence.
Whilst undertaking such responsibilities, the Minister shall follow the directives of the Prime Minister of the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Federal Union Parliament.
Ministerial decision making authority lies within the Defence Minister and the Deputy Ministers.
The Defence Minister shall set policies, programs and resource allocation related primary tasks and lay down strategic directives.
The deputy ministers shall establish ministerial policies and projects, draw budgets, and manage resources.
Responsibilities of the Defence Minister
To serve as a defence special advisor to the Prime Minister of the Federal Union
To administer the Ministry of Defence
To participate as a cabinet member
To perform as the leader of the Ministry of Defence
Responsibilities of Deputy Ministers
To implement the directives of the Defence Minister
To oversee the departments established within the Ministry
To collaborate with the People’s Defence Forces on behalf of the Defence Minister