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Article 163 1. The functions of the Defence Forces are - a. to defend Seychelles and any other area over which the Republic has proclaimed its jurisdiction; b. to assist in the fulfilment by the Republic of its international obligations; c. during a period of emergency, to provide assistance to civil authorities - i. in a civil disaster; or ii. in the restoration and maintenance of public order and security on being called out by the President, in Seychelles or in any other area over which the Republic has proclaimed its jurisdiction; and d. to perform as directed by the President functions and services of a civil nature so as to participate to the maximum extent in the task of national development and improvement, in accordance with or under an Act. 2. In this Article "period of emergency" means a period of public emergency in terms of Article 49. MISCELLANEOUS