constituteproject.org PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:15 CHAPTER II: THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY SERVICE Article 172: Establishment of the National Intelligence and Security Service There is hereby established a National Intelligence and Security Service. A Law shall determine the powers, mission, organisation and functioning of the National Intelligence and Security Service. CHAPTER III: RWANDA DEFENCE FORCES Article 173: Rwanda Defence Forces National defence is the responsibility of a professional military force known as the "Rwanda Defence Forces". A Law shall determine the mission, organisation and powers of the Rwanda Defence Forces. Article 174: Chief of Defence Staff The Chief of Defence Staff shall be responsible for operations and general administration of the Rwanda Defence Forces. Article 175: Downsizing the Rwanda Defence Forces The Government of Rwanda can downsize the Rwanda Defence Forces where it is deemed necessary. The Government can also discharge, demobilize or dismiss members of the Rwanda Defence Forces. A Law shall determine procedures for such actions. Rwanda 2003 (rev. 2010) Page 53