Decree Law No. 669 – Commandership

Decree Law No. 669, brought the Land, Naval and Air Forces Commands under the National Defense Ministry. Provisions concerning the duties and authorities of the chief of General Staff by other laws and which do not go against this law are reserved. It was also decided that the president and the prime minister, when deemed necessary, be able to obtain information directly from military commanders and other relevant staff and directly give orders to them, and that the issued order be immediately fulfilled without approval from any authority.