Clause 12

be under the orders, command and general direction of the General Officer Commanding who shall be responsible to the President for the military administration, discipline, training and operation of the Force:Provided that where owing to illness, absence or any other cause the General Officer Commanding has handed over his duties temporarily to another officer of the Singapore armed forces, such other officer shall have and may exercise all the powers conferred on the General Officer Commanding by this Act;

be under the executive command of the Commandant who shall be appointed by the President and shall be responsible to the Minister in matters of administration affecting recruiting, promotion, conditions of service, works repairs and finance, and to the General Officer Commanding for the military administration, discipline, training and operation of the Force.