He is also the commander in chief of the armed forces.
He was promoted to armed forces chief of staff in 1973.
As chief of the armed forces, he would be barred from running for president.
He refused to leave his post, however, saying that only the armed forces chief of staff could dismiss him.
Although his military background is limited, he was selected as commander in chief of the armed forces.
The fighting began a week ago when troops led by a former armed forces chief of staff tried to topple the Government.
Sure he's the Commander in Chief of the armed forces.
Operational command falls directly under the chief of the armed forces.
Under the constitution the president is the chief of state and head of the armed forces.
Under the constitution, the president is the nominal commander in chief of the armed forces.
