(1) There shall be an organization of the
Nepal Army in Nepal, which is inclusive and committed to this Constitution, for
the safeguarding of independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national
unity of Nepal.
(2) The President shall be the supreme commander-in-chief of the Nepal
Army.
(3) Entry of women,Dalit, indigenous people, indigenous
nationalities,Khas Arya, Madhesi, Tharu, Pichhada class and backward region
citizens into the Nepal Army shall, on the basis of principles of equality and
inclusion, be ensured by the Federal law.
(4) The Government of Nepal may also mobilize the Nepal Army in
other works including development, construction and disaster management works,
as provided for in the Federal law.
(5) The President shall, on recommendation of the Council of Ministers,
appoint the Commander-in-Chief and remove him or her from office.
(6) The President shall, on recommendation of the National Security
Council and pursuant to a decision of the Government of Nepal, Council of
Ministers, declare the mobilization of the Nepal Army in cases where a grave
emergency arises in regard to the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Nepal or the
security of any part thereof, by war, external aggression, armed rebellion or
extreme economic disarray. A declaration of the mobilization of the Nepal Army
must be ratified by the House of Representatives within one month after the date
of such declaration.
(7) Other matters pertaining to the Nepal Army shall be in accordance
with law.