Ministry of National Defence (Cambodia)
The Ministry of National Defence (; ) is charged with supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. It is Cambodia's ministry of defence. The current Minister of National Defence is Tea Banh. Administrative areas. The Ministry of National Defence is divided into six administrative areas. History. Prior to 1970. Prior to March 1970, the "Forces armées royales khmères" (FARK) General Staff was under the command and control of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the Head of State. At that time, then  Prince Norodom Sihanouk held both titles. The General Staff controlled the three Services with its headquarters also serving as headquarters and staff for the Army. Football team. The ministry also maintains a football team. Their club called the National Defense Ministry FC plays in the top division of Cambodian football, the C-League. They are tied with most Cambodian League Championships at three.