Clause 177

Where it is expedient that the Armed Forces Council and such other bodies as it may appoint or prescribe for that purpose (hereinafter in this Part referred to as the “convening body”) should be informed on any matter connected with the government, discipline, administration or functions of the Singapore Armed Forces or affecting any person subject to military law, the Armed Forces Council or any such body may convene a board of inquiry.

A board of inquiry shall inquire and report on the facts relating to any matter referred to it and, if directed by the convening body so to do, express its opinion on any question arising out of any such matter.