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{{Infobox national military
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| name              =  Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic
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| native_name        = ᜐᜈ᜔ᜇᜆᜑᜅ᜔ ᜎᜃᜐ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ <br>Sandatahang Lakas ng Republika ng Lusoña
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* [[Lusoñan Republic Navy]]
* [[Lusoñan Republic Navy]]
* [[Lusoñan Republic Air Forces]]
* [[Lusoñan Republic Air Forces]]
**[[Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps]]
**[[Lusoñan Republic Navy#Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps|Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps]]
| headquarters      = Camp General Dáyao Orense, Tundo, [[Lusoña]]
| headquarters      = Camp General Dáyao Orense, Tundo, [[Lusoña]]
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The '''Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic''' (Ahlranese: latinized as: ''Sandatahang Lakas ng Republika ng Lusoña'') are the military forces of the [[Lusoña|Lusoñan Republic]]. It consists of three main branches; the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (which includes the Marine Corps). The Lakan of the Lusoñan Republic is the Commander-in-Chief of the AFLR and forms military policy with the Department of National Defense, an executive department acting as the principal organ by which military policy is carried out, while the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic serves as the overall commander and the highest-ranking officer in the AFLR.
The '''Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic''' (Ahlranese: ᜐᜈ᜔ᜇᜆᜑᜅ᜔ ᜎᜃᜐ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized as: ''Sandatahang Lakas ng Republika ng Lusoña'') are the military forces of the [[Lusoña|Lusoñan Republic]]. It consists of three main branches; the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (which includes the Marine Corps). The Lakan of the Lusoñan Republic is the Commander-in-Chief of the AFLR and forms military policy with the Department of National Defense, an executive department acting as the principal organ by which military policy is carried out, while the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic serves as the overall commander and the highest-ranking officer in the AFLR.


Founded under the National Defence Act of 1945, it traces its roots and traditions to the ''Maharlika'' troops of the Panganiban Faction during the [[Lusoñan Civil War]]. The AFLR has played an integral part of the country's history. The AFLR has been involved in various conflicts, such as combatting and eventually defeating the rebellion in the Region of Magsaysay, and operations against Iyeta insurgents in the mountainous regions of Pantabangan. At present, military service is entirely voluntary.  
Founded under the National Defence Act of 1945, it traces its roots and traditions to the ''Maharlika'' troops of the Panganiban Faction during the [[Lusoñan Civil War]]. The AFLR has played an integral part of the country's history. The AFLR has been involved in various conflicts, such as combatting and eventually defeating the rebellion in the Region of Magsaysay, and operations against Iyeta insurgents in the mountainous regions of Pantabangan. At present, military service is entirely voluntary.  
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== Modernization and Reform ==
Following the fall of the second Bolante regime and the country's transition to the Third Republic, the Republic Act 8435 or the AFLR Reform and Modernization Act was enacted by ''Lakan'' Lucero Auza's administration in 2014. The passage of the act signified the country's intent to make the AFLR a credible player in any regional or international security arrangements. Since the passage, the AFLR has made the modernization act at the core of initiatives to improve the military capabilities. Shifting regional security arrangements meant that the AFLR had to expand and enhance its abilities to respond to a wide spectrum of possible security challenges. Domestically, modernization would instill in the people increased pride with the armed forces and denies prospective putschists the issue of poor equipage to rationalize their attempts to grab power.
The objectives of the AFLR Reform and Modernization Act are:
* To develop the AFLR’s capability to uphold the sovereignty of and territorial integrity of the Republic and to secure the national territory from all forms of intrusion and encroachment;
* To develop the AFLR’s capability to assist civilian agencies in the preservation of the national patrimony, including the country’s living and non-living marine, submarine, mineral, forest and other natural resources located within its territory and its Exclusive Economic Zone;
* To enhance the AFLR’s capability to fulfill its mandate to protect the Lusoñan people not only from armed threats but the ill effects of life-threatening and destructive consequences of natural and man-made disasters and calamities, including typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, major accidents in far-flung or inaccessible terrain or at sea from all forms of ecological damage;
* To improve the AFLR’s capability to assist other agencies in the enforcement of domestic and foreign policies as well as international covenants against piracy, white slavery, smuggling, drug trafficking, hijacking of aircraft and sea craft and the transport of toxic and other ecologically-harmful substance taking place in or through Lusoñan territory;
* To enhance the AFLR’s capability to assist the Lusoñan National Police in law enforcement and internal security operations;
* To enhance the AFLR’s capability to fulfill the country’s international commitments; and
* To develop the AFLR’s capability to support national development.
The AFLR plans to transition its strategic actions from internal defense to territorial defense. It prioritizes the multi-role naval and air assets to support combat troops; and, to protect and preserve the territorial waters and the air space against intrusion.


== Organization ==
== Organization ==
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The 2014 revision of the National Constitution placed the AFLR under the control of a civilian administration, the Lakan of the Lusoñan Republic, who act as its Commander-in-Chief. All of its branches are part of the Department of National Defence, which is headed by the Secretary of National Defence.  
The 2014 revision of the National Constitution placed the AFLR under the control of a civilian administration, headed by the [[Lakan of the Lusoñan Republic]], who act as its Commander-in-Chief. All of its branches are part of the Department of National Defence, which is headed by the Secretary of National Defence.  


These major services are unified under the Chief of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic who holds the rank of General/Admiral. The Chief of Staff is assisted by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic who holds the rank of the Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral. The highest posts of the AFLR are also assisted by the Secretary Joint Staff (SJSAFLR), who serves as the primary executive officer for the AFLR Chief of Staff, and the Vice Chief of Staff.
These major services are unified under the Chief of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic who holds the rank of General/Admiral. The Chief of Staff is assisted by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic who holds the rank of the Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral. The highest posts of the AFLR are also assisted by the Secretary Joint Staff (SJSAFLR), who serves as the primary executive officer for the AFLR Chief of Staff, and the Vice Chief of Staff.
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* Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Air Forces (CGLRAF) - Lieutenant General
* Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Air Forces (CGLRAF) - Lieutenant General
* Commandant of the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps (CMLRMC) - Major General
* Commandant of the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps (CMLRMC) - Major General
* Commander, Unified Commands - Major General/Rear Admiral
* Commander, Unified Commands - Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral


The three primary service of the AFLR are:
The three primary service of the AFLR are:
=== The Lusoñan Republic Army (LRA) ===
=== The Lusoñan Republic Army (LRA) ===
The '''[[Lusoñan Republic Army]]''' (Ahlranese: ''Hukbong Katihan ng Republika ng Lusoña'') is the command component responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Armed Forces of the Lusonan Republic. As of 2023, the army is comprised of 101,000 active personnel, 200,000 ready reserve personnel, and 460,000 standby reserve personnel. The army is also supported by 1,950 civilian members from the civil service. It maintains regular force bases across the country and its reserve.
The '''[[Lusoñan Republic Army]]''' (Ahlranese: ᜑᜓᜃ᜔ᜊᜓ︀ᜅ᜔ ᜃᜆᜒᜑᜈ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized: ''Hukbong Katihan ng Republika ng Lusoña'') is the command component responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. As of 2023, the army is comprised of 101,000 active personnel, 200,000 ready reserve personnel, and 460,000 standby reserve personnel. The army is also supported by 1,950 civilian members from the civil service. It maintains regular force bases across the country and its reserve.


The Lusoñan Republic Army consists of 11 infantry divisions, 1 armor division, 1 combined arms brigade, 1 artillery regiment, 5 engineering brigades, 1 aviation regiment, and 7 combat support units.  
The Lusoñan Republic Army consists of 11 infantry divisions, 1 armour division, 1 combined arms brigade, 3 artillery regiments, 5 engineering brigades, 1 aviation regiment, and 7 combat support units. These units are then organized into 3 separate army commands, which are then assigned to a AFLR Unified Command.


=== The Lusoñan Republic Air Forces (LRAF) ===
=== The Lusoñan Republic Air Forces (LRAF) ===
The '''[[Lusoñan Republic Air Forces]]''' (Ahlranese: ''Hukbong Himpapawid ng Republika ng Lusoña'') is the command component responsible for the aerial warfare capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. As of 2023, the air force is comprised of 181 operational aircraft, 16,200 active personnel, 25,000 ready reserve personnel, and 30,000 standby reserve personnel. The air force is further supported by 1,476 civilian members from the civil service.  
The '''[[Lusoñan Republic Air Forces]]''' (Ahlranese: ᜑᜓᜃ᜔ᜊᜓ︀ᜅ᜔ ᜑᜒᜋ᜔ᜉᜉᜏᜒᜇ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized: ''Hukbong Himpapawid ng Republika ng Lusoña'') is the command component responsible for the aerial warfare capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. As of 2023, the air force is comprised of 181 operational aircraft, 16,200 active personnel, 25,000 ready reserve personnel, and 30,000 standby reserve personnel. The air force is further supported by 1,476 civilian members from the civil service.  


The Lusoñan Republic Air Forces comprised of 3 tactical commands, 3 support commands, 7 air wings including 1 separate search and rescue wing, 1 engineering brigade, 1 air control and warning wing, 1 air weather group and 1 special operations unit.
The Lusoñan Republic Air Forces comprised of 3 tactical commands, 3 support commands, 7 air wings including 1 separate search and rescue wing, 1 engineering brigade, 1 air control and warning wing, 1 air weather group and 1 special operations unit.


=== The Lusoñan Republic Navy (LRN) ===
=== The Lusoñan Republic Navy (LRN) ===
The '''[[Lusoñan Republic Navy]]''' (Ahlranese: ''Hukbong Dagat ng Republika ng Lusoña'') is the naval warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. The navy is comprised of 90 combat and auxiliary vessels, 25 manned and unmanned aircraft, 24,200 active personnel, including the 8,300-strong '''[[Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps]]''' (Ahlranese: ''Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Republika ng Lusoña''), 15,000 ready reserve personnel, and 30,000 standby reserve personnel. The navy is further supported by 3,578 civilian members from the civil service.  
The '''[[Lusoñan Republic Navy]]''' (Ahlranese: ᜑᜓᜃ᜔ᜊᜓ︀ᜅ᜔ ᜇᜄᜆ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized, ''Hukbong Dagat ng Republika ng Lusoña'') is the command component responsible for the naval warfare capabilities branch of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. The navy is comprised of 122 combat and auxiliary vessels, 25 manned and unmanned aircraft, 24,200 active personnel, including the 8,300-strong '''[[Lusoñan Republic Navy#Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps|Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps]]''' (Ahlranese: ᜑᜓᜃ᜔ᜊᜓ︀ᜅ᜔ ᜃᜏᜎ᜔ ᜉᜈ᜔ᜇᜄᜆ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized: ''Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Republika ng Lusoña''), 15,000 ready reserve personnel, and 30,000 standby reserve personnel. The navy is further supported by 3,578 civilian members from the civil service. The Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps is a subordinate command to the Navy, responsible for the amphibious warfare capability of the Navy.


The navy establishment is composed of three commands, the Lusoñan Republic Fleet (which is made up of 8 combat and support task forces), the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps (which is comprised of 4 marine mechanized infantry battalions, 2 marine reconnaissance battalions, 1 marine support battalion, 1 marine fire support battalion) and the Navy Special Operations Group.
The navy establishment is composed of three commands, the Lusoñan Republic Fleet (which is made up of 8 combat and support task forces), the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps (which is comprised of 4 marine mechanized infantry battalions, 2 marine reconnaissance battalions, 1 marine support battalion, 1 marine fire support battalion) and the Navy Special Operations Group.


=== Unified Commands ===
=== Unified Commands ===
* AFLR North Lusoña Command (NOLCOM, covers Pantabangan, Manaoag and Virac regions)
Units of the four services are assigned to one of three "Unified Commands" led by each Commander of the Unified Command, consisting of different branches from the three branches of the AFLR, which are multi-service, regional entities. The Unified Commands are responsible in monitoring, securing and defending their specific geographical area of operations within the Lusoña.
* AFLR Northern Command (NOLCOM, covers Pantabangan, Manaoag and Virac regions)
* AFLR Capital Command (CAPCOM, covers the national capital region of Tundo and Aranas)
* AFLR Capital Command (CAPCOM, covers the national capital region of Tundo and Aranas)
* AFLR Southern Command (SOLCOM, covers the Magsaysay, Maragondon, and Baras regions and is responsible for the security of the western-controlled zones of Baog-na-Bato)
* AFLR Southern Command (SOLCOM, covers the Magsaysay, Maragondon, and Baras regions and is responsible for the security of the Lusoñan-controlled zones of Baog-na-Bato)
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!Commander, AFLR Northern Command (NOLCOM)
!Appointed
!Branch
|-
|Lieutenant General Damián Dinglasan
|November 24, 2022 <br /> <small>({{Age in years and days|2022|11|24}})</small>
| Lusoñan Republic Army
|-
!Commander, AFLR Capital Command (CAPCOM)
!Appointed
!Branch
|-
|Vice Admiral Isidro Malihan
|December 20, 2021 <br /> <small>({{Age in years and days|2021|12|20}})</small>
| Lusoñan Republic Navy
|-
!Commander, AFLR Southern Command (SOLCOM)
!Appointed
!Branch
|-
|Lieutenant General Venancio Mapalad
|March 24, 2022 <br /> <small>({{Age in years and days|2022|03|24}})</small>
| Lusoñan Republic Army
|-
|}


== Ranks ==
== Ranks ==
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! !! colspan=4|General/Flag Officer Ranks !!colspan=3| Senior Officers Ranks !! colspan=3|Junior Officer Ranks !!Officer Cadet
! !! colspan=4|General/Flag Officer Ranks !!colspan=3| Senior Officers Ranks !! colspan=3|Junior Officer Ranks !!Officer Cadet
|-
|-
! colspan=12| Army and Marines  
! colspan=12| Army, Air Force  and Marines  
|- Style="text-align:center;"
| Army || [[File:PA General.png|50px|General]] || [[File:PA Lt. Gen.png|50px|Lieutenant General]] || [[File:PA Maj. Gen.png|50px|Major General]] || [[File:PA Brig. Gen.png|50px|Brigadier General]] ||[[File:PA Colonel.png|50px|Colonel]]  || [[File:PA Lt. Col.png|50px|Lieutenant Colonel]] ||[[File:PA Major.png|50px|Commandant]]  || [[File:PA Captain.png|50px|Lieutenant Commandant]] || [[File:PA 1st Lt.png|50px|First Lieutenant]] || [[File:PA 2nd Lt.png|50px|Sub-Lieutenant]] ||
|- Style="text-align:center;"
|- Style="text-align:center;"
| Army Rank Insignia || [[File:PA General.png|50px|General]] || [[File:PA Lt. Gen.png|50px|Lieutenant General]] || [[File:PA Maj. Gen.png|50px|Major General]] || [[File:PA Brig. Gen.png|50px|Brigadier General]] ||[[File:PA Colonel.png|50px|Colonel]]  || [[File:PA Lt. Col.png|50px|Lieutenant Colonel]] ||[[File:PA Major.png|50px|Commandant]]  || [[File:PA Captain.png|50px|Lieutenant Commandant]] || [[File:PA 1st Lt.png|50px|First Lieutenant]] || [[File:PA 2nd Lt.png|50px|Sub-Lieutenant]] ||  
| Marine Corps ||[[File:LRMCGen.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRMCLtGen.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRMCMajGen.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRMCBGen.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRMCCol.png|50px]]  || [[File:LRMCLtCol.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRMCMajor.png|50px]]  ||[[File:LRMCCapt.png|50px]] || [[File:LRMC1stLt.png|50px]] || [[File:LRMC2ndLt.png|50px]] ||  
|- Style="text-align:center;"
|- Style="text-align:center;"
| Marine Rank Insignia ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || || || || ||  
| Air Force  ||[[File:LRAFGen.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRAFLtGen.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRAFMajGen.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRAFBGen.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRAFCol.png|50px]] || [[File:LRAFLtCol.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRAFMajor.png|50px]] ||[[File:LRAFCapt.png|50px]] || [[File:LRAF1stLt.png|50px]] || [[File:LRAF2ndLt.png|50px]] ||
|- Style="text-align:center;"
|- Style="text-align:center;"
| '''Rank'''  || General<br>''Heneral'' <br> <small>(AFLR Chief of Staff only)</small> || Lieutenant General<br>''Tenyente Heneral'' || Major General<br>''Magat Heneral'' || Brigadier General<br>''Brigadyer Heneral'' || Colonel<br>''Koronel'' || Lieutenant Colonel<br>''Kalakan'' || Major<br>''Magat'' || Captain<br>''Kamagat'' || 1st Lieutenant<br>''Pumilagat'' || 2nd Lieutenant<br>''Himagat'' || Cadet <br> ''Kadete''
| '''Rank'''  || General<br>''Heneral'' <br> <small>(AFLR Chief of Staff only)</small> || Lieutenant General<br>''Tenyente Heneral'' || Major General<br>''Magat Heneral'' || Brigadier General<br>''Brigadyer Heneral'' || Colonel<br>''Koronel'' || Lieutenant Colonel<br>''Kalakan'' || Major<br>''Magat'' || Captain<br>''Kamagat'' || 1st Lieutenant<br>''Pumilagat'' || 2nd Lieutenant<br>''Himagat'' || Cadet <br> ''Kadete''
|- Style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=12| Air Force
|- Style="text-align:center;"
| Air Force Rank Insignia  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||
|- Style="text-align:center;"
| '''Rank'''  || General<br>''Heneral'' <br><small>(AFLR Chief of Staff only)</small> || Lieutenant General<br>''Tenyente Heneral'' || Major General<br>''Magat Heneral'' || Brigadier General<br>''Brigadyer Heneral'' || Colonel<br>''Koronel'' || Lieutenant Colonel<br>''Kalakan'' || Major<br>''Magat'' || Captain<br>''Kamagat'' || 1st Lieutenant<br>''Pumilagat'' || 2nd Lieutenant<br>''Himagat'' || Cadet <br> ''Kadete''
|- Style="text-align:center;"
|- Style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=12| Navy
! colspan=12| Navy

Latest revision as of 01:24, 17 November 2024

Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic
ᜐᜈ᜔ᜇᜆᜑᜅ᜔ ᜎᜃᜐ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ
Sandatahang Lakas ng Republika ng Lusoña
AFLRflag.png
The Tri-Service Flag of the AFLR
Motto"Protecting the People, Securing the State"
FoundedSeptember 21, 1945; 79 years ago (1945-09-21)
Service branches
HeadquartersCamp General Dáyao Orense, Tundo, Lusoña
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefLakan Mayumi Linátoc
Secretary of DefencePamagát Imee Andál
Chief of Staff of the AFLRLusoña General Adan Macalinao
Personnel
Military age18–56 years old
ConscriptionNone enforced
Active personnel151,000 (2021)
Reserve personnel240,000 Ready Reserves
520,000 Standby Reserves
770,000 Total Reserves (2021)
Expenditure
Budget$19.3 billion
₱1.05 trillion
Percent of GDP3% (2023)
Industry
Domestic suppliersLusoñan Defence Industry
Foreign suppliers Arthurista
 Belfras
 Daobac
 Gristol-Serkonos
 Onekawa-Nukanoa

The Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic (Ahlranese: ᜐᜈ᜔ᜇᜆᜑᜅ᜔ ᜎᜃᜐ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized as: Sandatahang Lakas ng Republika ng Lusoña) are the military forces of the Lusoñan Republic. It consists of three main branches; the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (which includes the Marine Corps). The Lakan of the Lusoñan Republic is the Commander-in-Chief of the AFLR and forms military policy with the Department of National Defense, an executive department acting as the principal organ by which military policy is carried out, while the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic serves as the overall commander and the highest-ranking officer in the AFLR.

Founded under the National Defence Act of 1945, it traces its roots and traditions to the Maharlika troops of the Panganiban Faction during the Lusoñan Civil War. The AFLR has played an integral part of the country's history. The AFLR has been involved in various conflicts, such as combatting and eventually defeating the rebellion in the Region of Magsaysay, and operations against Iyeta insurgents in the mountainous regions of Pantabangan. At present, military service is entirely voluntary.

Leadership

  • Commander-in-Chief: Lakan Mayumi Linátoc
  • Secretary of Defence: Pamagát Imee Andál
  • Advisor for National Security: Pamagát Amihan Manaig
  • Advisor for Military Affairs: Pamagát Hari Tibayan
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic Appointed Branch
General Adan Macalinao November 24, 2022
(1 year, 359 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Air Force
Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic Appointed Branch
Lieutenant General Leonides Patiag February 24, 2022
(2 years, 267 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Army
Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Army Appointed Branch
Lieutenant General Hiraya Balagtas December 7, 2021
(2 years, 346 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Army
Flag Officer-in-Command of the Lusoñan Republic Navy Appointed Branch
Vice Admiral Isagani Ylagan November 24, 2022
(1 year, 359 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Navy
Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Air Forces Appointed Branch
Lieutenant General Crisanto Mabini December 20, 2022
(1 year, 333 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Air Force
Commandant of the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps Appointed Branch
Major General Alon Untalan August 15, 2022
(2 years, 94 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps
Sergeant Major of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic Appointed Branch
Chief Master Sergeant Nimuel Parungao January 6, 2023
(1 year, 316 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Army

Modernization and Reform

Following the fall of the second Bolante regime and the country's transition to the Third Republic, the Republic Act 8435 or the AFLR Reform and Modernization Act was enacted by Lakan Lucero Auza's administration in 2014. The passage of the act signified the country's intent to make the AFLR a credible player in any regional or international security arrangements. Since the passage, the AFLR has made the modernization act at the core of initiatives to improve the military capabilities. Shifting regional security arrangements meant that the AFLR had to expand and enhance its abilities to respond to a wide spectrum of possible security challenges. Domestically, modernization would instill in the people increased pride with the armed forces and denies prospective putschists the issue of poor equipage to rationalize their attempts to grab power.

The objectives of the AFLR Reform and Modernization Act are:

  • To develop the AFLR’s capability to uphold the sovereignty of and territorial integrity of the Republic and to secure the national territory from all forms of intrusion and encroachment;
  • To develop the AFLR’s capability to assist civilian agencies in the preservation of the national patrimony, including the country’s living and non-living marine, submarine, mineral, forest and other natural resources located within its territory and its Exclusive Economic Zone;
  • To enhance the AFLR’s capability to fulfill its mandate to protect the Lusoñan people not only from armed threats but the ill effects of life-threatening and destructive consequences of natural and man-made disasters and calamities, including typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, major accidents in far-flung or inaccessible terrain or at sea from all forms of ecological damage;
  • To improve the AFLR’s capability to assist other agencies in the enforcement of domestic and foreign policies as well as international covenants against piracy, white slavery, smuggling, drug trafficking, hijacking of aircraft and sea craft and the transport of toxic and other ecologically-harmful substance taking place in or through Lusoñan territory;
  • To enhance the AFLR’s capability to assist the Lusoñan National Police in law enforcement and internal security operations;
  • To enhance the AFLR’s capability to fulfill the country’s international commitments; and
  • To develop the AFLR’s capability to support national development.

The AFLR plans to transition its strategic actions from internal defense to territorial defense. It prioritizes the multi-role naval and air assets to support combat troops; and, to protect and preserve the territorial waters and the air space against intrusion.

Organization

Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Total
Active 101,000 17,600 24,200 8,300 151,000
Ready Reserve 200,000 25,000 15,000 n/a 240,000
Standby Reserve 460,000 30,000 30,000 n/a 520,000

The 2014 revision of the National Constitution placed the AFLR under the control of a civilian administration, headed by the Lakan of the Lusoñan Republic, who act as its Commander-in-Chief. All of its branches are part of the Department of National Defence, which is headed by the Secretary of National Defence.

These major services are unified under the Chief of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic who holds the rank of General/Admiral. The Chief of Staff is assisted by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic who holds the rank of the Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral. The highest posts of the AFLR are also assisted by the Secretary Joint Staff (SJSAFLR), who serves as the primary executive officer for the AFLR Chief of Staff, and the Vice Chief of Staff.

Each of the four branches are headed by an officer with the following titles:

  • Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Army (CGLRA) - Lieutenant General
  • Flag Officer-in-Command of the Lusoñan Republic Navy (FOCLRN) - Vice Admiral
  • Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Air Forces (CGLRAF) - Lieutenant General
  • Commandant of the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps (CMLRMC) - Major General
  • Commander, Unified Commands - Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral

The three primary service of the AFLR are:

The Lusoñan Republic Army (LRA)

The Lusoñan Republic Army (Ahlranese: ᜑᜓᜃ᜔ᜊᜓ︀ᜅ᜔ ᜃᜆᜒᜑᜈ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized: Hukbong Katihan ng Republika ng Lusoña) is the command component responsible for the operational readiness of the conventional ground forces of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. As of 2023, the army is comprised of 101,000 active personnel, 200,000 ready reserve personnel, and 460,000 standby reserve personnel. The army is also supported by 1,950 civilian members from the civil service. It maintains regular force bases across the country and its reserve.

The Lusoñan Republic Army consists of 11 infantry divisions, 1 armour division, 1 combined arms brigade, 3 artillery regiments, 5 engineering brigades, 1 aviation regiment, and 7 combat support units. These units are then organized into 3 separate army commands, which are then assigned to a AFLR Unified Command.

The Lusoñan Republic Air Forces (LRAF)

The Lusoñan Republic Air Forces (Ahlranese: ᜑᜓᜃ᜔ᜊᜓ︀ᜅ᜔ ᜑᜒᜋ᜔ᜉᜉᜏᜒᜇ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized: Hukbong Himpapawid ng Republika ng Lusoña) is the command component responsible for the aerial warfare capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. As of 2023, the air force is comprised of 181 operational aircraft, 16,200 active personnel, 25,000 ready reserve personnel, and 30,000 standby reserve personnel. The air force is further supported by 1,476 civilian members from the civil service.

The Lusoñan Republic Air Forces comprised of 3 tactical commands, 3 support commands, 7 air wings including 1 separate search and rescue wing, 1 engineering brigade, 1 air control and warning wing, 1 air weather group and 1 special operations unit.

The Lusoñan Republic Navy (LRN)

The Lusoñan Republic Navy (Ahlranese: ᜑᜓᜃ᜔ᜊᜓ︀ᜅ᜔ ᜇᜄᜆ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized, Hukbong Dagat ng Republika ng Lusoña) is the command component responsible for the naval warfare capabilities branch of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. The navy is comprised of 122 combat and auxiliary vessels, 25 manned and unmanned aircraft, 24,200 active personnel, including the 8,300-strong Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps (Ahlranese: ᜑᜓᜃ᜔ᜊᜓ︀ᜅ᜔ ᜃᜏᜎ᜔ ᜉᜈ᜔ᜇᜄᜆ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ, latinized: Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Republika ng Lusoña), 15,000 ready reserve personnel, and 30,000 standby reserve personnel. The navy is further supported by 3,578 civilian members from the civil service. The Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps is a subordinate command to the Navy, responsible for the amphibious warfare capability of the Navy.

The navy establishment is composed of three commands, the Lusoñan Republic Fleet (which is made up of 8 combat and support task forces), the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps (which is comprised of 4 marine mechanized infantry battalions, 2 marine reconnaissance battalions, 1 marine support battalion, 1 marine fire support battalion) and the Navy Special Operations Group.

Unified Commands

Units of the four services are assigned to one of three "Unified Commands" led by each Commander of the Unified Command, consisting of different branches from the three branches of the AFLR, which are multi-service, regional entities. The Unified Commands are responsible in monitoring, securing and defending their specific geographical area of operations within the Lusoña.

  • AFLR Northern Command (NOLCOM, covers Pantabangan, Manaoag and Virac regions)
  • AFLR Capital Command (CAPCOM, covers the national capital region of Tundo and Aranas)
  • AFLR Southern Command (SOLCOM, covers the Magsaysay, Maragondon, and Baras regions and is responsible for the security of the Lusoñan-controlled zones of Baog-na-Bato)
Commander, AFLR Northern Command (NOLCOM) Appointed Branch
Lieutenant General Damián Dinglasan November 24, 2022
(1 year, 359 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Army
Commander, AFLR Capital Command (CAPCOM) Appointed Branch
Vice Admiral Isidro Malihan December 20, 2021
(2 years, 333 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Navy
Commander, AFLR Southern Command (SOLCOM) Appointed Branch
Lieutenant General Venancio Mapalad March 24, 2022
(2 years, 238 days) 		Lusoñan Republic Army

Ranks

Commissioned Officer

General/Flag Officer Ranks Senior Officers Ranks Junior Officer Ranks Officer Cadet
Army, Air Force and Marines
Army General Lieutenant General Major General Brigadier General Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Lieutenant Commandant First Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant
Marine Corps LRMCGen.png LRMCLtGen.png LRMCMajGen.png LRMCBGen.png LRMCCol.png LRMCLtCol.png LRMCMajor.png LRMCCapt.png LRMC1stLt.png LRMC2ndLt.png
Air Force LRAFGen.png LRAFLtGen.png LRAFMajGen.png LRAFBGen.png LRAFCol.png LRAFLtCol.png LRAFMajor.png LRAFCapt.png LRAF1stLt.png LRAF2ndLt.png
Rank General
Heneral
(AFLR Chief of Staff only)		 Lieutenant General
Tenyente Heneral		 Major General
Magat Heneral		 Brigadier General
Brigadyer Heneral		 Colonel
Koronel		 Lieutenant Colonel
Kalakan		 Major
Magat		 Captain
Kamagat		 1st Lieutenant
Pumilagat		 2nd Lieutenant
Himagat		 Cadet
Kadete
Navy
Navy Rank Insignia PN ADM WhtDr.svgPN ADM BlkDr-Slv.svg PN VADM WhtDr.svgPN VADM BlkDr-Slv.svg PN RADM WhtDr.svgPN RADM BlkDr-Slv.svg PN CDRE WhtDr.svgPN CDRE BlkDr-Slv.svg PN CPT BlkDr-Slv.svg PN CDR BlkDr-Slv.svg PN LTCDR BlkDr-Slv.svg PN LTSG BlkDr-Slv.svg PN LTJG BlkDr-Slv.svg PN ENS BlkDr-Slv.svg
Rank Admiral
Laksamana
(AFLR Chief of Staff only)		 Vice Admiral
Bise Laksamana		 Rear Admiral
Kontra Laksamana		 Commodore
Komodor		 Captain
Kapitan		 Commander
Kumander		 Lieutenant Commander
Tenyente Kumander		 Lieutenant
Tenyente		 Lieutenant (JG)
Tenyente (MB)		 Ensign
Alferez		 Cadet
Kadete

Non-Commissioned Officer

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Junior NCO Enlisted
Army and Marines
Army Rank Insignia PHIL ARMY CMSG WOODLAND.svg PHIL ARMY SMSG WOODLAND.svg PHIL ARMY MSG WOODLAND.svg PHIL ARMY TSG WOODLAND.svg PHIL ARMY SSG WOODLAND.svg PHIL ARMY SGT WOODLAND.svg PHIL ARMY CPL WOODLAND.svg PHIL ARMY PFC WOODLAND.svg PHIL ARMY PVT WOODLAND.svg
Marine Rank Insignia PMC CMSG Slv.svg PMC SMSG Slv.svg PMC MSG Slv.svg PMC FSG Slv.svg PMC TSG Slv.svg PMC SSG Slv.svg PMC SGT Slv.svg PMC CPL Slv.svg PMC PFC Slv.svg
Rank Command Sergeant Major
Hepeng Unang Sarhento		 Senior Master Sergeant
Unang Punong Sarhento		 Master Sergeant
Punong Sarhento		 Technical Sergeant
Teknikal Sarhento		 Staff Sergeant
Nakauunang Sarhento		 Sergeant
Sarhento		 Corporal
Kabo		 Private First Class
Praybayt		 Private
Praybayt (MB)
Air Force
Air Force Insignia PAF CMSG FD.svg PAF SMSG FD.svg PAF MSGT FD.svg PAF TSG FD.svg PAF SSG FD.svg PAF SGT FD.svg PAF A1C FD.svg PAF A2C FD.svg PAF AR FD.svg
Rank Command Sergeant Major
Hepeng Unang Sarhento		 Senior Master Sergeant
Unang Punong Sarhento		 Master Sergeant
Punong Sarhento		 Technical Sergeant
Teknikal Sarhento		 Staff Sergeant
Nakauunang Sarhento		 Sergeant
Sarhento		 Corporal
Kabo		 Aviator SC
Manlilipad		 Aviator
Manlilipad (MB)
Navy
Navy Insignia PN MCPO Slv.svg PN SCPO Slv.svg PN CPO Slv.svg PN PO1 Slv.svg PN PO2 Slv.svg PN PO3 Slv.svg PN SN1 Slv.svg PN SN2 Slv.svg PN SN2 Slv.svg
Rank Master Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer Petty Officer, First Class Petty Officer, Second Class Petty Officer, Third Class Sailor First Class Sailor Second Class Sailor
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