The Security and Defense Committee is responsible to strengthen activities and policies of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, and communications between the related ministries and the Local Defense Forces. 

The Committee is closely working with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration for protection and safety measures for people, strengthening the respect of rules and Code of Conduct by Members of People Defense Forces and adopting military policies in line with international standards.

The committee provides suggestions to the ministries related to needs and difficulties in operating regional administrative functions of the NUG government with systematic and strong manner by the consultation with the Public Administration Organizations and the Public Security Organizations.