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{{Infobox national military
{{Infobox national military
|name = Public Force
|name = Public Force
|native_name = Fòrça pùblica
|native_name = Fòrça Pùblica
|image = [[File:MontecaraCoA.png|border|150px]]
|image = [[File:Montecara-roundel.svg|200px|frameless|center]]
|caption =  
|caption = Montecaran military aircraft roundel
|headquarters = [[Castèl Gerò]]
|founded = {{date|1935-04-17|df=y}}
|commander-in-chief = [[Colegio]]
|headquarters =  
<!-- Leadership -->
|commander-in-chief = [[College of State (Montecara)|College of State]]
|minister = {{Template:SDS}}
|minister = {{Template:SDS}}
|minister_title = [[Colegio|Secretary of Defense and Security]]
|minister_title = [[College of State (Montecara)|Secretary of Defense and Security]]
|commander = Ermàn Manfrìn
|commander = {{wp|Captain-General}} Ermàn Manfrìn
|commander_title = {{wp|Captain-general}}
|commander_title = {{wp|Chief of Defense}}
|branches = {{Unbulleted list|[[Montecaran Navy|Armàda]]|[[Brigàda Montecarà]]|[[Dragòni]]}}
<!-- Manpower -->
|age = 17 years of age
|age = 17 (voluntary)<br />18 (compulsory)
|conscription = 17 years of age, 24-month period
|conscription = 12 or 18 months
|manpower_data =  
|manpower_data = 2020 est.
|manpower_age =  
|manpower_age = 15–49
|available =  
|available = 405,036
|available_f = 395,542
|fit =  
|fit =  
|reaching =
|fit_f =  
|active = {{Template:MC-mil-active}}<br>
|reaching = 9,897
* [[Montecaran Navy|Armàda]]: {{Template:MC-mil-navy}}<br>
|reaching_f = 9,396
* [[Brigàda Montecarà|Brigàda]]: {{Template:MC-mil-army}}<br>
|active = {{Template:MC-mil-active}}
[[Dragòni]]: {{Template:MC-mil-dragoni}}
|ranked =
|ranked =
|reserve = {{Template:MC-mil-reserve}}
|reserve = {{Template:MC-mil-reserve}}
|deployed =
|deployed = 0
|amount = NSD 4.21 billion
<!-- Financial -->
|percent_GDP = 2.40% (2017)
|amount = $715 million (2021)
|percent_GDP = 0.46% (2021)
<!-- Industrial -->
|domestic_suppliers =  
|domestic_suppliers =  
|foreign_suppliers =
|foreign_suppliers = {{flag|Euclean Community}}
*{{flag|Caldia}}
*{{flag|Estmere}}
*{{flag|Gaullica}}
*{{flag|Werania}}
{{unbulleted list|{{flag|Etruria}}}}
|imports =
|imports =
|exports =
|exports =
|history =  
<!-- Related articles -->
|ranks =  
|history = *[[Solarian War]]
|ranks = [[Military ranks of Montecara]]
}}
}}
The '''Public Force''' ([[Montecaran language|Montecaran:]] ''Fòrça Pùblica'') is the unified military of [[Montecara]]. It consists of land, sea, and air components. The Public Force is responsible for defending Montecara's land, sea, and citizens. It conducts operations to safeguard Montecaran sovereignty and the safety of its territory and resources, as well as supporting allied forces, conducting {{wp|search and rescue}} operations, and undertaking maritime law enforcement.


The '''military of Montecara''', officially the '''Public Force''' ('''''Fòrça pùblica'''''), consists of an integrated command structure with three specialized branches: the [[Brigàda Montecarà]] (land forces), [[Montecaran Navy|Armàda]] (navy), and [[Dragòni]] (gendarmerie).
As required by the [[Constitution of Montecara]], it is organized as a {{wp|Conscription|conscript}} force built upon a foundation of professional, career non-commissioned and commissioned officers. Under the country's system of citizen service, the bulk of personnel are conscripts serving 12- or 18-month terms, usually from age 18. Both males and females are called up for initial screening, with about two-thirds of males and one-third of females selected for service. Volunteer service is also available for males and females beginning at age 17. Once a conscript's term of service is complete, he or she is considered a qualified soldier and remains on the reserve list until reaching the age of 40 (for other ranks) or 45 (for officers).


The military is a serious object of the Montecaran government's concern given its history of conflict with its neighbors and highly strategic location. Exact defense plans are classified, but it is widely known that Montecara's military strategy is based first on deterrence and second on organized resistance to invasion. Deterrence rests on making it clear that the attacking force would suffer unacceptable casualties in seeking to capture Montecara's small territory. Failing this, the goal of resistance is to deny the enemy use of the nation's strategic assets and exhaust its will to fight.  
As Montecara is a member of the [[Euclean Common Defense Treaty Organization]] (ECDTO), the Public Force collaborates with allied militaries across Euclea. Allied ships make regular calls at the [[Port of Montecara]], and the state is protected by the ECTDO {{wp|nuclear umbrella}}.


== History ==
== Structure ==
The first professional military in Montecara was that of the [[Solarian Republic]]. The modern Montecaran military traces its roots back to this ancient tradition.  
[[File:MC-orbat.png|400px|thumb|The {{wp|order of battle}} diagram for the Montecaran armed forces]]
The Public Force is organized into three main environmental branches. The Montecaran Brigade ''(Brigàda Montecarà)'' is the ground force component, the Air Squadron ''(Scuàdra Aereà)'' is the aerospace component, and the Marine Squadron ''(Scuàdra Marìn)'' is the seaborne component.  


== Conscription ==
== Personnel ==
Montecara practices conscription for a term of two years beginning at age 17 for able-bodied citizens and permanent residents, male and female. University-bound secondary-school students may defer their enlistment until their studies are completed, usually at age 19. Upon reaching service age, new recruits report to [[Castèl Gerò]] and take a battery of physical and academic tests. Based on their results, they may be assigned to a remedial physical fitness course or move directly on to {{wp|recruit training}}. The basic training course lasts 12 weeks, during which recruits learn the rudiments of military skills and discipline. Once a conscript's two-year service is complete, he or she is considered a qualified soldier and remains on the reserve list until reaching the age of 40 (for other ranks) or 45 (for officers).
{{See also|Military ranks of Montecara}}
=== Conscription ===
Montecara practices conscription for a term of 12 or 18 months, usually beginning at graduation from secondary school at age 18. All able-bodied citizens and permanent residents, male and female, are eligible. New recruits take a battery of physical and academic tests. Based on their results, they may be assigned to a remedial physical fitness course or move directly on to {{wp|recruit training}}. The basic training course lasts 12 weeks, during which recruits learn the rudiments of military skills and discipline. Once a conscript's term of service is complete, he or she is considered a qualified soldier and remains on the reserve list until reaching the age of 40 (for other ranks) or 45 (for officers).


While conscription is theoretically universal, in reality less than 20% of the pool of potential recruits is actually called to serve. Most young people go on to study at university or a technical academy rather than serving in the military, and those that are conscripted are generally voluntary.
== Equipment ==
 
=== Vehicles ===
== Organization ==
{| class="wikitable"
[[File:MC-orbat.png|400px|thumb|The {{wp|order of battle}} diagram for the Montecaran armed forces]]
|-
 
! width="25%"|Type
=== Officers ===
! width="20%"|Image
{| class="wikitable" align="center" width="100%"
! width="30%"|Role
! width="25%"|Quantity
! width="25%"|Year acquired
|-
! colspan="5"|Armored fighting vehicles
|-
|-
!
| {{wp|Freccia IFV|Général BC 40 T}}
!O&#8209;(D)
| [[File:VBM Freccia visto frontalmente.JPG|200px]]
!O&#8209;1
| {{wp|Infantry fighting vehicle}}
!O&#8209;2
| 8 in service
!O&#8209;3
| 2006
!O&#8209;4
!O&#8209;5
!O&#8209;6
!O&#8209;7
!O&#8209;8
!O&#8209;9
!O&#8209;10
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |Armàda
| {{wp|Mowag Eagle|Fonan E2}}
! width="9%" |Aspirant<br><small>''Aspirànt''</small>
| [[File:Mowag Eagle V.jpg|200px]]
! width="9%" |Sub-lieutenant<br><small>''Subtenènt''</small>
| Light {{wp|Armored car (military)|armored car}}
! width="9%" |Lieutenant<br><small>''Tenènt''</small>
| 4 in service
! width="9%" |Sopracomito<br><small>''Sopracomito''</small>
| 2005
! rowspan="2" width="9%" |'''''No equivalent'''''
! width="9%" |Vice-Captain<br><small>''Vicecaptàn''</small>
! width="9%" |Captain<br><small>''Captàn''</small>
! width="9%" |Captain-General<br><small>''Captàn-xenera''</small>
! colspan="3" rowspan="6" width="9%" |'''''No equivalent'''''
|-
|-
| align="center" | [[File:Shoulder boards of aspirante of the Regia Marina (1936).svg|47px]]
! colspan="5"|Autonomous vehicles
| align="center" | [[File:Shoulder rank insignia of aspirante guardiamarina of the Italian Navy.svg|47px]]
| align="center" | [[File:Shoulder rank insignia of guardiamarina of the Italian Navy.svg|47px]]
| align="center" | [[File:Shoulder rank insignia of sottotenente di vascello of the Italian Navy.svg|47px]]
| align="center" | [[File:Shoulder rank insignia of contrammiraglio of the Italian Navy.svg|47px]]
| align="center" | [[File:Shoulder rank insignia of ammiraglio di divisione of the Italian Navy.svg|47px]]
| align="center" | [[File:Shoulder rank insignia of ammiraglio di squadra of the Italian Navy.svg|47px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |Brigàda
| {{wp|REMUS (AUV)|DELFIN}}
!Aspirant<br><small>''Aspirànt''</small>
| [[File:Katanpää Lippujuhlan päivän kalustoesittely 2016 2 REMUS 100.JPG|200px]]
!Sub-lieutenant<br><small>''Subtenènt''</small>
| {{wp|Mine countermeasures}} /<br>{{wp|Search and rescue}}
!Lieutenant<br><small>''Tenènt''</small>
| 1 in service
!Captain<br><small>''Captàn''</small>
| 2018
!Major<br><small>''Maxòr''</small>
!Lieutenant-Colonel<br><small>''Coronèl-tenènt''</small>
!Colonel<br><small>''Coronèl''</small>
!Captain-General<br><small>''Captàn-xenera''</small>
|-
|-
|
| {{wp|Boeing Insitu ScanEagle|ISE Aigle}}
| align="center" |[[File:Carabinieri-OF-1b.svg|47px]]
| [[File:US Navy 1005268-N-RC844-159 A Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).jpg|200px]]
| align="center" |[[File:Carabinieri-OF-1a.svg|47px]]
| {{wp|Unmanned aerial vehicle}}
| align="center" |[[File:Carabinieri-OF-2.svg|47px]]
| 1 system (4 drones) in service
| align="center" |[[File:Carabinieri-OF-3.svg|47px]]
| 2015
| align="center" |[[File:Carabinieri-OF-4.svg|47px]]
| align="center" |[[File:Carabinieri-OF-5.svg|47px]]
| align="center" |[[File:Carabinieri-OF-6.svg|47px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |Dragòni
| {{wp|AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven|RQ Corbeau}}
!Aspirant<br><small>''Aspirànt''</small>
| [[File:RQ-11B Raven Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (cropped).jpg|200px]]
!Sub-lieutenant<br><small>''Subtenènt''</small>
| {{wp|Unmanned aerial vehicle}}
!Lieutenant<br><small>''Tenènt''</small>
| 4 in service
!Captain<br><small>''Captàn''</small>
| 2013
!Major<br><small>''Maxòr''</small>
!Lieutenant-Colonel<br><small>''Coronèl-tenènt''</small>
!Colonel<br><small>''Coronèl''</small>
! rowspan="2" |''No equivalent''
|-
|-
|
! colspan="5"|Boats
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}
 
=== Enlisted ===
{| class="wikitable" align="center" width="100%"
|-
|-
!
| {{wp|G-class landing craft|GL boat}}
!E-1
| [[File:G113_Turku_3.JPG|200px]]
!E-2
| Fast boat /<br>{{wp|Landing craft}}
!E-3
| 4 in service
!E-4
| 2004
!E-5
!E-6
!E-7
!E-8
!E-9
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |Armàda
| {{wp|Mark V Special Operations Craft|MVS boat}}
! width="9%" |Recruit<br><small>''Novelìn''</small>
| [[File:MK V SOC launching ScanEagle.jpg|200px]]
! width="9%" |Sailor<br><small>''Marinèr''</small>
| {{wp|Patrol boat}}
! width="9%" |Chosen sailor<br><small>''Marinèr xelto''</small>
| 1 in service
! rowspan="2" width="9%" |'''''No equivalent'''''
| 2015
! width="9%" |Master<br><small>''Màstro''</small>
! width="9%" |Chosen master<br><small>''Màstro xelto''</small>
! width="9%" |Chief master<br><small>''Capomàstro''</small>
! colspan="2" rowspan="6" width="9%" |'''''No equivalent'''''
|-
|-
| align="center" |''No insignia''
! colspan="5"|Fixed-wing aircraft
| align="center" |[[File:Rank insignia of marinaio di 3ª classe of the Regia Marina.svg|47px]]
| align="center" |[[File:Rank insignia of marinaio di 2ª classe of the Regia Marina.svg|47px]]
| align="center" |[[File:Rank insignia of marinaio di 1ª classe of the Regia Marina (1873).svg|47px]]
| align="center" |[[File:Rank insignia of timoniere of the Regia Marina (1873).svg|47px]]
| align="center" |[[File:Rank insignia of timoniere of the Regia Marina (1876).svg|47px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |Brigàda
| {{wp|PZL M28 Skytruck|IFO Aerocamio}}
!Recruit<br><small>''Novelìn''</small>
| [[File:PL M-28 Bryza Okęcie.JPG|200px]]
!Private<br><small>''Soldàt''</small>
| {{wp|Maritime patrol aircraft}} / {{wp|Military transport aircraft}}
!Corporal<br><small>''Caporàl''</small>
| 3 in service
!Chosen corporal<br><small>''Caporàl xelto''</small>
| 1998–1999
!Sergeant<br><small>''Sergènt''</small>
!Chosen sergeant<br><small>''Sergènt xelto''</small>
!Master sergeant<br><small>''Sergènt màstro''</small>
|-
|-
| align="center" |''No insignia''
| {{wp|Alenia C-27J Spartan|Altamecanica Atlante}}
| align="center" |''No insignia''
| [[File:A2823-Italy-Spartan-CSX62219-RIAT2013.JPG|200px]]
| align="center" |[[File:MC-OR-3.png|47px]]
| {{wp|Maritime patrol aircraft}} / {{wp|Military transport aircraft}}
| align="center" |[[File:MC-OR-4.png|47px]]
| 1 in service
| align="center" |[[File:MC-OR-5.png|47px]]
| 2010
| align="center" |[[File:MC-OR-6.png|47px]]
| align="center" |[[File:MC-OR-7.png|47px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |Dragòni
| {{wp|Piaggio P.180 Avanti|Piàvo 180}}
!Recruit<br><small>''Novelìn''</small>
| [[File:Piaggio P-180 Avanti Rennes 2010 (cropped).jpg|200px]]
!Dragoon<br><small>''Dragòn''</small>
| {{wp|Maritime patrol aircraft}} / VIP transport
!Chosen dragoon<br><small>''Dragòn xelto''</small>
| 1 in service
!Chief dragoon<br><small>''Dragòn capo''</small>
| 1995
!Vice-Brigadier<br><small>''Vicebrigadièr''</small>
!Brigadier<br><small>''Brigadièr''</small>
!Marshal<br><small>''Marexiàl''</small>
|-
|-
|
| {{wp|SIAI-Marchetti SF.260|RUI T-5}}
|
| [[File:SF260 Libya (cropped).jpg|200px]]
|
| {{wp|Trainer aircraft|Basic trainer}}
|
| 10 in service
|
| 1988–2002
|
|
|}
 
== International cooperation ==
Montecara engages in defense cooperation with the other members of the Euclean defense community. Allied ships make regular calls at the [[Port of Montecara]], and the state is de-facto protected by the [[Euclean Community]] {{wp|nuclear umbrella}}.
 
== Equipment ==
=== Vehicles ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
! width="200"|Name
! width="150"|Image
! width="250"|Role
! width="250"|Note
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | Utility vehicles
! colspan="5"|Ground utility vehicles
|-
|-
| {{wp|Mercedes-Benz G-Class|Éclair Ascension}}  
| {{wp|Mercedes-Benz G-Class|Éclair Ascension}}  
| [[File:Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen Norwegian military fq.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen Norwegian military fq.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Light utility vehicle}}  
| {{wp|Light utility vehicle}}  
|
| 24 in service
| 2006–2009
|-
|-
| {{wp|Renault GBC 180|Éclair M 150}}
| {{wp|Renault GBC 180|Éclair M 150}}
| [[File:GBC180 001.JPG|150px]]
| [[File:GBC180 001.JPG|200px]]
| Heavy cargo truck  
| Heavy cargo truck  
|
|
|
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | Armored fighting vehicles
! colspan="5"|Helicopters
|-
|-
| {{wp|Freccia IFV|Général BC 40 T}}
| {{wp|NHIndustries NH90|HdF 90}}
| [[File:VBM Freccia visto frontalmente.JPG|150px]]
| [[File:NH-90 NATO Frigate Helikopter (NFH). 175.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Infantry fighting vehicle}}
| {{wp|Anti-submarine warfare}}
| 6 in service
|
|
|-
|-
| {{wp|Mowag Eagle|Fonan E2}}
| {{wp|AgustaWestland AW109|Agùst A109}}
| [[File:Mowag Eagle V.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:A109 - RIAT 2012 (7549052866).jpg|200px]]
| Light {{wp|Armored car (military)|armored car}}
| {{wp|Military helicopter|Military utility helicopter}}
| 2 in service
|
|
|}
|}


=== Artillery ===
=== Artillery ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
|-  
! width="200"|Name
! width="25%"|Type
! width="150"|Image
! width="20%"|Image
! width="250"|Role
! width="30%"|Role
! width="250"|Note
! width="25%"|Quantity
! width="25%"|Year acquired
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | Mortars
! colspan="5"| Mortars
|-
|-
| {{wpl|M30 mortar|Mortier Tr. 51}}
| {{wpl|M30 mortar|Mortier Tr. 51}}
| [[File:M30 mortar at the War Remnants Museum.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:M30 mortar at the War Remnants Museum.jpg|200px]]
| 107 mm mortar
| 107 mm mortar
|
|
|
|-
|-
| {{wpl|M224 mortar|Mortier Tr. 78}}
| {{wpl|M224 mortar|Mortier Tr. 78}}
| [[File:60mm mortar round being launch (crop).jpg|150px]]
| [[File:60mm mortar round being launch (crop).jpg|200px]]
| 60 mm mortar  
| 60 mm mortar  
|
|
|
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | Towed artillery
! colspan="5"| Towed artillery
|-
|-
| {{wpl|L118 light gun|Obusier Tr. 75}}
| {{wpl|L118 light gun|Obusier Tr. 75}}
| [[File:Royal Artillery Firing 105mm Light Guns MOD 45155621.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:Royal Artillery Firing 105mm Light Guns MOD 45155621.jpg|200px]]
| 105 mm howitzer  
| 105 mm howitzer  
| 6 in service
| 6 in service
|
|-
|-
| {{wpl|M777 howitzer|Obusier Tr. 205}}
| {{wpl|M777 howitzer|Obusier Tr. 205}}
| [[File:Australian soldiers from the 8-12 Field Regiment firing a M777 155mm howitzer.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:Australian soldiers from the 8-12 Field Regiment firing a M777 155mm howitzer.jpg|200px]]
| 155 mm howitzer
| 155 mm howitzer
| 4 in service
| 4 in service
|
|-
! colspan="5"| Naval artillery
|-
| {{wp|130 53 TK|Autotorexìn 13 cm}}
| [[File:Gun 130 TK in Isosaari.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Coastal artillery}}
| 6 in service
| 1984
|-
| {{wp|RBS-15|MA5}}
| [[File:MOL - mobilni obalni lanser.jpg|200px]]
| Truck-mounted {{wp|anti-ship missile}} system
| 5 in service
| 2009
|}
=== Ships ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:left; width:10%;"|Class
! style="text-align:left; width:10%;"|Image
! style="text-align:left; width:30%;"|Ships
! style="text-align:left; width:10%;"|Displacement<br><small>(tonnes)</small>
! style="text-align:left; width:20%;"|Commissioned
|-
! colspan="6"| Corvettes (1 in service)
|-
| {{wp|Minerva-class corvette|''Triton''}}
| [[File:Urania_F552.jpg|200px]]
| ASM ''Tritòn''
| 1,285
| 1995
|-
! colspan="6"| Patrol vessels (6 in service)
|-
| {{wp|Diciotti-class offshore patrol vessel|''Ligio''}}
| [[File:Mal P61.jpg|200px]]
| ASM ''Ligio''<br> ASM ''Çenturio''<br> ASM ''Pilo''<br> ASM ''Gladio''<br> ASM ''Lòrica''<br> ASM ''Òptio''
| 390
| 1993-1996
|-
! colspan="6"| Minehunters (2 in service)
|-
| {{wp|Lerici-class minehunter|''Xile''}}
| [[File:MM_Crotone_M5558.jpg|200px]]
| ASM ''Xile''<br> ASM ''Sirèna''
| 620
| 1997
|-
! colspan="6"| Research vessels (1 in service)
|-
| {{wp|Italian ship Leonardo (A 5301)|''Nereida''}}
| [[File:Leonardo (A 5301) 06 @chesi.JPG|200px]]
| ASM ''Nereida''
| 433
| 2004
|-
! colspan="6"| Tugboats (4 in service)
|-
|-
| {{wp|Porto-class tugboat|''Bigorno''}}
| [[File:Mm Carabiniere F 581.jpg|200px]]
| ASM ''Bigorno''<br> ASM ''Ciriped''<br> ASM ''Anèmone''<br> ASM ''Nautìl''
| 412
| 1987-1989
|-
! colspan="6"| Transport ships (2 in service)
|-
| {{wp|Gorgona-class transport ship|''Cerèra''}}
| [[File:Mmi A5353.jpg|200px]]
| ASM ''Cerèra''<br> ASM ''Convèctor''
| 631
| 1989
|-
! colspan="6"| Training ships (1 in service)
|-
| {{wp|Italian training ship Palinuro|''Xeno''}}
| [[File:Nave scuola Palinuro (A5311).jpg|200px]]
| ASM ''Xeno''
| 858
| 1935
|}
|}


=== Small arms ===
=== Small arms ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
{| class="wikitable"  
|-
|-
! style="width:15%;"|Model
! style="width:20%;"|Model
! style="width:0%;"|Image
! style="width:15%;"|Image
! style="width:15%;"|Type
! style="width:20%;"|Type
! style="width:15%;"|Caliber
! style="width:20%;"|Caliber
! style="width:40%;"|Notes
! style="width:25%;"|Notes
|-
|-
! colspan="5" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | '''{{wp|Handgun}}'''
! colspan="5"|Handguns
|-valign="top"
|-valign="top"
|-
|-
| <center>{{wp|FN Five-seven|ARL P16}}
| <center>{{wp|FN Five-seven|ARS P16}}
| [[File:FN5701.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:FN5701.jpg|150px]]
| {{wp|Pistol}}
| {{wp|Pistol}}
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| Standard-issue pistol
| Standard-issue pistol
|-
|-
! colspan="5" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | '''{{wp|Rifle|Rifles}}'''
! colspan="5"|Rifles
|-
|-
| <center>{{wpl|FN FNC|ARL C2}}
| <center>{{wpl|FN FNC|ARS C2}}
| [[File:FNC IMG 1527.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:FNC IMG 1527.jpg|150px]]
| {{wp|Assault rifle}}  
| {{wp|Assault rifle}}  
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| Standard-issue rifle
| Standard-issue rifle
|-
|-
| <center>{{wp|FN FAL|ARL F9 TIR}}
| <center>{{wp|FN FAL|ARS F9 TIR}}
| [[File:SLRL1A1.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:SLRL1A1.jpg|150px]]
| {{wp|Battle rifle}}
| {{wp|Battle rifle}}
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| Former standard-issue rifle, many still in stock
| Former standard-issue rifle, many still in stock
|-
|-
| <center>{{wp|FN SCAR|ARS-STORM}}
| <center>{{wp|FN SCAR|ARS STORM}}
| [[File:Scar L Standard.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:Scar L Standard.jpg|150px]]
| {{wp|Assault rifle}}
| Assault rifle
| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO|5.56×45mm}}
| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO|5.56×45mm}}
| In use by select units
| In use by select units
|-
|-
! colspan="5" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | '''{{wp|Machine gun|Machine guns}}'''
| <center>{{wp|CheyTac Intervention|SSV 105}}
| [[File:CheyTacIntervention.jpg|150px]]
| {{wp|Sniper rifle}}
| {{wp|.338 Lapua Magnum|8.58×70mm}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>{{wp|Madsen-Saetter machine gun|ARS LMG-40}}
! colspan="5"|Submachine guns
| [[File:Madsen-saetter-lmg.jpg|150px|link=Special:FilePath/Madsen-saetter-lmg.jpg]]
|-
| <center>{{wp|Heckler & Koch MP5|OKT P.220}}
| [[File:Heckler & Koch MP5-1.jpg|150px]]
| General-purpose submachine gun
| {{wp|9×19mm Parabellum|9×19mm}}
|
|-
! colspan="5"|Machine guns
|-
| <center>{{wp|FN MAG|ARS GMG}}
| [[File:FN MAG white background.jpg|150px]]
| General-purpose machine gun
| General-purpose machine gun
| {{wp|7.62×51mm NATO|7.62×51mm}}
| {{wp|7.62×51mm NATO|7.62×51mm}}
|  
|  
|-
|-
| <center>{{wp|Madsen-Saetter machine gun|ARS TMG-50}}
| <center>{{wp|M2 Browning|HB.1}}
| [[File:Madsen-saetter-hmg.jpg|150px|link=Special:FilePath/Madsen-saetter-hmg.jpg]]
| [[File:PEO Browning M2E2 QCB (c1).jpg|150px]]
| {{wp|Heavy machine gun}}
| {{wp|Heavy machine gun}}
| {{wp|.50 BMG|12.7×99mm}}
| {{wp|.50 BMG|12.7×99mm}}
| Used on vehicles and emplacements  
| Used on vehicles and emplacements  
|-
|-
! colspan="5" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | '''{{wp|Sniper rifle}}'''
! colspan="5"|Shotguns
|-
|-
| <center>{{wp|CheyTac Intervention|ARS SSV-05}}
| <center>{{wp|Benelli M4|Diegennis M/02}}
| [[File:CheyTacIntervention.jpg|150px]]
| [[File:Benelli_m4_2.jpg|150px]]
| Sniper rifle
| Shotgun
| {{wp|.338 Lapua Magnum|8.6×70mm or 8.58×70mm}}
| {{wp|Gauge (firearms)|12 gauge}}
|  
|
|-
|-
! colspan="5" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | '''{{wp|Anti-tank warfare|Anti-tank and air weapons}}'''
! colspan="5"|Anti-tank and anti-air weapons
|-
|-
| <center>{{wp|AT4|NVF PVV-19}}
| <center>{{wp|AT4|NVF PVV-19}}
| [[File:AT-4Launcher.jpeg|150px]]
| [[File:AT-4 live-fire.jpg|150px]]
| Anti-tank weapon
| Anti-tank weapon
| {{wp|AT4#Projectiles|84&nbsp;mm}}
| {{wp|AT4#Projectiles|84&nbsp;mm}}
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| <center>{{wp|FIM-92 Stinger|MACP-3}}
| <center>{{wp|FIM-92 Stinger|MACP-3}}
| [[File:FIM-92_Stinger_USMC.JPG|150px]]
| [[File:FIM-92_Stinger_USMC.JPG|150px]]
| Surface-to-air missile
| {{wp|Man-portable air-defense system}}
| {{wp|Man-portable air-defense system}}
| 70&nbsp;mm
|  
|  
|-
|-
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Public Force
Fòrça Pùblica
Montecara-roundel.svg
Montecaran military aircraft roundel
Founded17 April 1935
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefCollege of State
Secretary of Defense and SecurityTulio Brucàt
Chief of DefenseCaptain-General Ermàn Manfrìn
Personnel
Military age17 (voluntary)
18 (compulsory)
Conscription12 or 18 months
Available for
military service		405,036 males, age 15–49 (2020 est.),
395,542 females, age 15–49 (2020 est.)
Reaching military
age annually		9,897 males (2020 est.),
9,396 females (2020 est.)
Active personnel5,655
Reserve personnel16,875
Deployed personnel0
Expenditure
Budget$715 million (2021)
Percent of GDP0.46% (2021)
Industry
Foreign suppliers Euclean Community
Related articles
History
RanksMilitary ranks of Montecara

The Public Force (Montecaran: Fòrça Pùblica) is the unified military of Montecara. It consists of land, sea, and air components. The Public Force is responsible for defending Montecara's land, sea, and citizens. It conducts operations to safeguard Montecaran sovereignty and the safety of its territory and resources, as well as supporting allied forces, conducting search and rescue operations, and undertaking maritime law enforcement.

As required by the Constitution of Montecara, it is organized as a conscript force built upon a foundation of professional, career non-commissioned and commissioned officers. Under the country's system of citizen service, the bulk of personnel are conscripts serving 12- or 18-month terms, usually from age 18. Both males and females are called up for initial screening, with about two-thirds of males and one-third of females selected for service. Volunteer service is also available for males and females beginning at age 17. Once a conscript's term of service is complete, he or she is considered a qualified soldier and remains on the reserve list until reaching the age of 40 (for other ranks) or 45 (for officers).

As Montecara is a member of the Euclean Common Defense Treaty Organization (ECDTO), the Public Force collaborates with allied militaries across Euclea. Allied ships make regular calls at the Port of Montecara, and the state is protected by the ECTDO nuclear umbrella.

Structure

The order of battle diagram for the Montecaran armed forces

The Public Force is organized into three main environmental branches. The Montecaran Brigade (Brigàda Montecarà) is the ground force component, the Air Squadron (Scuàdra Aereà) is the aerospace component, and the Marine Squadron (Scuàdra Marìn) is the seaborne component.

Personnel

See also: Military ranks of Montecara

Conscription

Montecara practices conscription for a term of 12 or 18 months, usually beginning at graduation from secondary school at age 18. All able-bodied citizens and permanent residents, male and female, are eligible. New recruits take a battery of physical and academic tests. Based on their results, they may be assigned to a remedial physical fitness course or move directly on to recruit training. The basic training course lasts 12 weeks, during which recruits learn the rudiments of military skills and discipline. Once a conscript's term of service is complete, he or she is considered a qualified soldier and remains on the reserve list until reaching the age of 40 (for other ranks) or 45 (for officers).

Equipment

Vehicles

Type Image Role Quantity Year acquired
Armored fighting vehicles
Général BC 40 T VBM Freccia visto frontalmente.JPG Infantry fighting vehicle 8 in service 2006
Fonan E2 Mowag Eagle V.jpg Light armored car 4 in service 2005
Autonomous vehicles
DELFIN Katanpää Lippujuhlan päivän kalustoesittely 2016 2 REMUS 100.JPG Mine countermeasures /
Search and rescue 		1 in service 2018
ISE Aigle US Navy 1005268-N-RC844-159 A Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).jpg Unmanned aerial vehicle 1 system (4 drones) in service 2015
RQ Corbeau RQ-11B Raven Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (cropped).jpg Unmanned aerial vehicle 4 in service 2013
Boats
GL boat G113 Turku 3.JPG Fast boat /
Landing craft 		4 in service 2004
MVS boat MK V SOC launching ScanEagle.jpg Patrol boat 1 in service 2015
Fixed-wing aircraft
IFO Aerocamio PL M-28 Bryza Okęcie.JPG Maritime patrol aircraft / Military transport aircraft 3 in service 1998–1999
Altamecanica Atlante A2823-Italy-Spartan-CSX62219-RIAT2013.JPG Maritime patrol aircraft / Military transport aircraft 1 in service 2010
Piàvo 180 Piaggio P-180 Avanti Rennes 2010 (cropped).jpg Maritime patrol aircraft / VIP transport 1 in service 1995
RUI T-5 SF260 Libya (cropped).jpg Basic trainer 10 in service 1988–2002
Ground utility vehicles
Éclair Ascension Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen Norwegian military fq.jpg Light utility vehicle 24 in service 2006–2009
Éclair M 150 GBC180 001.JPG Heavy cargo truck
Helicopters
HdF 90 NH-90 NATO Frigate Helikopter (NFH). 175.jpg Anti-submarine warfare 6 in service
Agùst A109 A109 - RIAT 2012 (7549052866).jpg Military utility helicopter 2 in service

Artillery

Type Image Role Quantity Year acquired
Mortars
Mortier Tr. 51 M30 mortar at the War Remnants Museum.jpg 107 mm mortar
Mortier Tr. 78 60mm mortar round being launch (crop).jpg 60 mm mortar
Towed artillery
Obusier Tr. 75 Royal Artillery Firing 105mm Light Guns MOD 45155621.jpg 105 mm howitzer 6 in service
Obusier Tr. 205 Australian soldiers from the 8-12 Field Regiment firing a M777 155mm howitzer.jpg 155 mm howitzer 4 in service
Naval artillery
Autotorexìn 13 cm Gun 130 TK in Isosaari.jpg Coastal artillery 6 in service 1984
MA5 MOL - mobilni obalni lanser.jpg Truck-mounted anti-ship missile system 5 in service 2009

Ships

Class Image Ships Displacement
(tonnes) 		Commissioned
Corvettes (1 in service)
Triton Urania F552.jpg ASM Tritòn 1,285 1995
Patrol vessels (6 in service)
Ligio Mal P61.jpg ASM Ligio
ASM Çenturio
ASM Pilo
ASM Gladio
ASM Lòrica
ASM Òptio 		390 1993-1996
Minehunters (2 in service)
Xile MM Crotone M5558.jpg ASM Xile
ASM Sirèna 		620 1997
Research vessels (1 in service)
Nereida Leonardo (A 5301) 06 @chesi.JPG ASM Nereida 433 2004
Tugboats (4 in service)
Bigorno Mm Carabiniere F 581.jpg ASM Bigorno
ASM Ciriped
ASM Anèmone
ASM Nautìl 		412 1987-1989
Transport ships (2 in service)
Cerèra Mmi A5353.jpg ASM Cerèra
ASM Convèctor 		631 1989
Training ships (1 in service)
Xeno Nave scuola Palinuro (A5311).jpg ASM Xeno 858 1935

Small arms

Model Image Type Caliber Notes
Handguns
ARS P16
FN5701.jpg Pistol 5.7×28mm Standard-issue pistol
Rifles
ARS C2
FNC IMG 1527.jpg Assault rifle 5.56×45mm Standard-issue rifle
ARS F9 TIR
SLRL1A1.jpg Battle rifle 7.62×51mm Former standard-issue rifle, many still in stock
ARS STORM
File:Scar L Standard.jpg Assault rifle 5.56×45mm In use by select units
SSV 105
CheyTacIntervention.jpg Sniper rifle 8.58×70mm
Submachine guns
OKT P.220
Heckler & Koch MP5-1.jpg General-purpose submachine gun 9×19mm
Machine guns
ARS GMG
FN MAG white background.jpg General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm
HB.1
PEO Browning M2E2 QCB (c1).jpg Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm Used on vehicles and emplacements
Shotguns
Diegennis M/02
Benelli m4 2.jpg Shotgun 12 gauge
Anti-tank and anti-air weapons
NVF PVV-19
AT-4 live-fire.jpg Anti-tank weapon 84 mm
MACP-3
FIM-92 Stinger USMC.JPG Man-portable air-defense system 70 mm
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