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{{Infobox national military | {{Infobox national military | ||
| name = Besmenian Federal Army <!-- or: name = Besmenian Federal Army --> | | name = Besmenian Federal Army <!-- or: name = Besmenian Federal Army --> | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = Besmenisches Bundesheer | ||
| image = Logo of Besmenian Federal Armynew.png | | image = Logo of Besmenian Federal Armynew.png | ||
| alt = | | image_size = 140px | ||
| caption = | | alt = | ||
| image2 = | | caption = Insignia of the Besmenian Federal Army | ||
| image2 = Besmenian Federal Army flag.png | |||
| Image_size2 = 30px | |||
| alt2 = | | alt2 = | ||
| caption2 = | | caption2 = Flag of the Besmenian Federal Army | ||
| motto = | | motto = | ||
| founded = 1918 | | founded = 1918 | ||
| current_form = 1967 | | current_form = 1967 | ||
| disbanded = | | disbanded = | ||
| branches = * [[Besmenian | | branches = * [[Besmenian Land Force]] | ||
* [[Besmenian Air Force]] | * [[Besmenian Air Force]] | ||
* [[Besmenian Navy]] | * [[Besmenian Navy]] | ||
| headquarters = [[Laitstadt]] and [[ | | headquarters = [[Laitstadt]] and [[Melmingen]] | ||
| flying_hours = | | flying_hours = | ||
| website = <!--{{URL|example.mil}}--> | | website = <!--{{URL|example.mil}}--> | ||
<!-- Leadership --> | <!-- Leadership --> | ||
| commander-in-chief = [[ | | commander-in-chief = [[President of Besmenia|President]] [[Vincent von Schilling]] | ||
| commander-in-chief_title = | | commander-in-chief_title = Commander-in-Chief | ||
| chief minister = [[ | | chief minister = [[Elisabeth Rademacher]] | ||
| chief minister_title = | | chief minister_title = [[Prime Minister of Besmenia|Prime Minister]] | ||
| minister = | | minister = [[Gerhard Range]] | ||
| minister_title = | | minister_title = [[Federal Ministry for Defense (Besmenia)|Federal Minister for Defense]] | ||
| chief_of_staff = | | chief_of_staff = | ||
| chief_of_staff_title = | | chief_of_staff_title = | ||
| commander = | | commander = [[Wolfgang Breitner]] | ||
| commander_title = General | | commander_title = Inspector General | ||
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| age = 18-50 | | age = 18-50 | ||
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| reaching = | | reaching = | ||
| reaching_f = | | reaching_f = | ||
| active = | | active = 298.500 (2022) | ||
| ranked = | | ranked = | ||
| reserve = | | reserve = 479.880 (2022) | ||
| deployed = | | deployed = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Besmenian Federal Army''' (Besmenian:'' | The '''Besmenian Federal Army''' (Besmenian:'' Besmenisches Bundesheer'') are the armed forces of [[Besmenia]]. The Besmenian Federal Army is divided into three branches: the [[Besmenian Land Force]], the [[Besmenian Air Force]] and the [[Besmenian Navy]]. | ||
The Commander-in-Chief of the Besmenian Federal Army is the [[President of Besmenia|President]]. The management of the Federal Army and the execution of the national defense policy is however done by the government (chaired by the [[Prime Minister of Besmenia|Prime Minister]]) via its [[Federal Ministry for Defense (Besmenia)|Federal Minister for Defense]]. The highest-ranking officer in the military is the Chief of the General Staff, which has operational control of the Federal Army. Each branch is headed by a general officer of the rank of general or admiral who is responsible for the maintenance of his respective branch. As a parliamentary army, the Federal Army requires the approval of the [[Federal Chamber (Besmenia)|Besmenian Federal Chamber]] for operations. | |||
Since Besmenia joined the [[Coalition of Crown Albatross|CCA]] in 1982, the Federal Army has participated in various peacekeeping missions. Since 2007 there has been also a cooperation with [[WEDA]] as part of the [[Alliance of Nortuan States|ANS]]-WEDA cooperation. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
==Mission and tasks== | |||
The tasks of the Federal Army are defined in the Basic Law. In addition to national military defence, the Federal Army are then responsible for maintaining internal security and providing assistance in the event of disasters and participating in missions abroad. | |||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
===Political-military leadership=== | |||
The Federal Army are part of the Besmenian federal administration. According to the [[Basic Law of Besmenia|Basic Law]], the President is the commander-in-chief of the Federal Army. However, the management of the Federal Army and the execution of the national defense policy is done by the government (chaired by the [[Prime Minister of Besmenia|Prime Minister]]) via its [[Federal Ministry for Defense (Besmenia)|Federal Minister for Defense]]. The Federal Ministry for Defense also manages all logistical and human resources of the armed forces, as well as management of military equipment. | |||
===Inspector General=== | |||
{{main|Inspector General of the Federal Army}} | |||
The Inspector General of the Federal Army, with the rank of General or Admiral, is the federal government's chief military adviser. He is a member of the Federal Ministry for Defense and the superior of all soldiers in the armed forces. The Inspector General is responsible for the overall concept of military defense. In addition to planning the Federal Army, this includes, above all, the management of operations, for which he is personally responsible to the minister. The current Inspector General since March 19, 2020 is Admiral [[Wolfgang Breitner]]. | |||
==Service branches== | |||
===Besmenian Land Force=== | |||
The [[Besmenian Land Force]] is the main arm of the Federal Army. | |||
===Besmenian Air Force=== | |||
The task of the [[Besmenian Air Force]] is to secure and defend Besmenian airspace. | |||
===Besmenian Navy=== | |||
The [[Besmenian Navy]] is responsible for all naval operations and protecting of the territorial waters of Besmenia. The main functions of the naval force are the preparation and organisation of the defence of the territorial waters and coastal line, ensuring the maritime security, communications and sea traffic in the territorial waters. | |||
==Unit locations== | ==Unit locations== | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
==Conscription and civilian service== | |||
There is military service for all male Besmenian citizens who reach the age of 18. Women have been allowed to do voluntary military service since 1987. The duration of military service has been 5 months since January 1, 1986, before that it was 8 months. | |||
Civilian service has existed in Besmenia since 1983, which has since served as an alternative to military service for people who refuse to do military service for reasons of conscience. Before the introduction of the civilian service, conscripts who refused to carry out armed service for reasons of conscience could, upon application, do regular "presence service without weapons", the duration of which was two months longer than that of regular military service. Since 2005, service abroad has been possible as a substitute for regular civilian service, and since 2014 it has also been possible to do a voluntary social year and a voluntary environmental protection year as a substitute. | |||
===Debate on abolition of conscription=== | |||
==International operations== | ==International operations== | ||
*[[World War (Iearth)|World War]] (1950-1954) | |||
* [[Second War in Vulkaria]] (2000-2005) | |||
[[Category: Besmenia]] | [[Category: Besmenia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:39, 29 December 2022
| Besmenian Federal Army | |
|---|---|
| Besmenisches Bundesheer | |
 Insignia of the Besmenian Federal Army | |
 Flag of the Besmenian Federal Army | |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Current form | 1967 |
| Service branches | |
| Headquarters | Laitstadt and Melmingen |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President Vincent von Schilling |
| Federal Minister for Defense | Gerhard Range |
| Inspector General | Wolfgang Breitner |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18-50 |
| Conscription | 5 months |
| Active personnel | 298.500 (2022) |
| Reserve personnel | 479.880 (2022) |
| Expenditure | |
| Budget | $54.345 billion |
| Percent of GDP | 1.50% |
The Besmenian Federal Army (Besmenian: Besmenisches Bundesheer) are the armed forces of Besmenia. The Besmenian Federal Army is divided into three branches: the Besmenian Land Force, the Besmenian Air Force and the Besmenian Navy.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Besmenian Federal Army is the President. The management of the Federal Army and the execution of the national defense policy is however done by the government (chaired by the Prime Minister) via its Federal Minister for Defense. The highest-ranking officer in the military is the Chief of the General Staff, which has operational control of the Federal Army. Each branch is headed by a general officer of the rank of general or admiral who is responsible for the maintenance of his respective branch. As a parliamentary army, the Federal Army requires the approval of the Besmenian Federal Chamber for operations.
Since Besmenia joined the CCA in 1982, the Federal Army has participated in various peacekeeping missions. Since 2007 there has been also a cooperation with WEDA as part of the ANS-WEDA cooperation.
History
Mission and tasks
The tasks of the Federal Army are defined in the Basic Law. In addition to national military defence, the Federal Army are then responsible for maintaining internal security and providing assistance in the event of disasters and participating in missions abroad.
Organization
Political-military leadership
The Federal Army are part of the Besmenian federal administration. According to the Basic Law, the President is the commander-in-chief of the Federal Army. However, the management of the Federal Army and the execution of the national defense policy is done by the government (chaired by the Prime Minister) via its Federal Minister for Defense. The Federal Ministry for Defense also manages all logistical and human resources of the armed forces, as well as management of military equipment.
Inspector General
The Inspector General of the Federal Army, with the rank of General or Admiral, is the federal government's chief military adviser. He is a member of the Federal Ministry for Defense and the superior of all soldiers in the armed forces. The Inspector General is responsible for the overall concept of military defense. In addition to planning the Federal Army, this includes, above all, the management of operations, for which he is personally responsible to the minister. The current Inspector General since March 19, 2020 is Admiral Wolfgang Breitner.
Service branches
Besmenian Land Force
The Besmenian Land Force is the main arm of the Federal Army.
Besmenian Air Force
The task of the Besmenian Air Force is to secure and defend Besmenian airspace.
The Besmenian Navy is responsible for all naval operations and protecting of the territorial waters of Besmenia. The main functions of the naval force are the preparation and organisation of the defence of the territorial waters and coastal line, ensuring the maritime security, communications and sea traffic in the territorial waters.
Unit locations
Equipment
Conscription and civilian service
There is military service for all male Besmenian citizens who reach the age of 18. Women have been allowed to do voluntary military service since 1987. The duration of military service has been 5 months since January 1, 1986, before that it was 8 months.
Civilian service has existed in Besmenia since 1983, which has since served as an alternative to military service for people who refuse to do military service for reasons of conscience. Before the introduction of the civilian service, conscripts who refused to carry out armed service for reasons of conscience could, upon application, do regular "presence service without weapons", the duration of which was two months longer than that of regular military service. Since 2005, service abroad has been possible as a substitute for regular civilian service, and since 2014 it has also been possible to do a voluntary social year and a voluntary environmental protection year as a substitute.
Debate on abolition of conscription
International operations
- World War (1950-1954)
- Second War in Vulkaria (2000-2005)