High Command Headquarters - Royal Cambodian Armed Forces

The Ministry of National Defence (,

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: ) is charged with supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to

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and the

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. It is Cambodia's

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. The current Minister of National Defence is Tea Seiha. General.cd bonahun ,ID 223787

Administrative areas

The Ministry of National Defence is divided into six administrative areas.Ministry of National Defence, Administrative listings
*High Command Headquarters of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces *Army HQ –

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*Navy HQ –

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*Air Force HQ –

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*Gendarmerie HQ – Royal Cambodian Gendarmerie

History

Prior to 1970

Prior to March 1970, the ''Forces armées royales khmères'' (FARK) General Staff was under the command and control of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the Head of State. At that time, then Prince

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held both titles. The General Staff controlled the three Services with its headquarters also serving as headquarters and staff for the Army.

Football team

The ministry also maintains a

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team. Their club called the National Defense Ministry FC plays in the top division of Cambodian football, the

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. They are tied with most Cambodian League Championships at three.

List of ministers

References

External links

Ministry of National Defence eLibrary Military of Cambodia

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National Defence Ministries established in 1953 1953 establishments in Cambodia {{Cambodia-stub