Power of Governor to form Force

3. It shall be lawful for the Governor whenever it appears advisable to do so by reason of the existence of a state of war or of the apprehension of war or by reason of any internal emergency threatening the security of life or property to form a Force to be called “the Cyprus Volunteer Force” with a view to assisting the regular forces in the Colony or the Cyprus police force or both in all measures required for resisting invasion or ensuring internal security.