The Nigerian Security Forces, or the NSF, are the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It consists of the ground forces, air force, and navy. It is the only legally recognized military arm of the Nigerian government, and and has no civilian jurisdiction with Nigeria. The military is lead by the Chief of Defense Staff, who is the sole commander of the armed forces during peacetime. The President of Nigeria is the Commander-in-Chief during times of war, but has historically handed such matters of conflict to the Chief of Defense Staff. The military is represent in the government by the Defense Minister, who has no command post in the military, but is charged with providing the organization with its commands from the President.