(1)There shall be armed forces to be known as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.

(2)The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces shall be non-partisan, national in character, patriotic, professional, disciplined, productive and subordinate to the civilian authority as established under this Constitution.

(3)Members of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces shall be citizens of Uganda of good character.

(4)No person shall raise an armed force except in accordance with this Constitution.