Gendarmerie Nationale du Sénégal

The High Commander of the Gendarmerie and Director of Military Justice reports directly to the Ministry of the Armed Forces. Since 1972, he has had the rank and prerogatives of Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. This change coincides with the creation of the General Staff of the President of the Republic and the General Inspectorate of the Armed Forces. This reform aimed to reduce the power of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces who, in the protocol order, takes precedence over the High Commander of the Gendarmerie. Duties He assists the Minister of the Armed Forces in his duties relating to the organization and preparation of the Gendarmerie Forces.