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{{Infobox national military | {{Infobox national military | ||
| name = Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic | | name = Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = ᜐᜈ᜔ᜇᜆᜑᜅ᜔ ᜎᜃᜐ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ <br>Sandatahang Lakas ng Republika ng Lusoña | ||
| image = File:AFLRflag.png | | image = File:AFLRflag.png | ||
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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]] | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
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The '''Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic''' (Ahlranese: | 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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* 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 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 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, | * 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, 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 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 enhance the AFLR’s capability to fulfill the country’s international commitments; and | ||
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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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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 | 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 | 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 command component responsible for the naval warfare capabilities branch of the Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic. The navy is comprised of | 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. | ||
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=== Unified Commands === | === 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. | 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 | * 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 | * 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 | !Commander, AFLR Northern Command (NOLCOM) | ||
!Appointed | !Appointed | ||
!Branch | !Branch | ||
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| | |Lieutenant General Damián Dinglasan | ||
|November 24, 2022 <br /> <small>({{Age in years and days|2022|11|24}})</small> | |November 24, 2022 <br /> <small>({{Age in years and days|2022|11|24}})</small> | ||
| Lusoñan Republic Army | | Lusoñan Republic Army | ||
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!Branch | !Branch | ||
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| | |Vice Admiral Isidro Malihan | ||
| | |December 20, 2021 <br /> <small>({{Age in years and days|2021|12|20}})</small> | ||
| Lusoñan Republic Navy | | Lusoñan Republic Navy | ||
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!Branch | !Branch | ||
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| | |Lieutenant General Venancio Mapalad | ||
| | |March 24, 2022 <br /> <small>({{Age in years and days|2022|03|24}})</small> | ||
| Lusoñan Republic | | Lusoñan Republic Army | ||
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| 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]] || | | 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;" | ||
| Marine Corps || || || || || || || | | 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;" | ||
| Air Force || || || || || || || | | 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]] || | ||
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| '''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'' |
Latest revision as of 06:39, 17 November 2024
Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic | |
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ᜐᜈ᜔ᜇᜆᜑᜅ᜔ ᜎᜃᜐ᜔ ᜅ᜔ ᜍᜒ︀ᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜐᜓ︀ᜈ᜔ᜌ Sandatahang Lakas ng Republika ng Lusoña | |
Motto | "Protecting the People, Securing the State" |
Founded | September 21, 1945 |
Service branches | |
Headquarters | Camp General Dáyao Orense, Tundo, Lusoña |
Leadership | |
Commander-in-Chief | Lakan Mayumi Linátoc |
Secretary of Defence | Pamagát Imee Andál |
Chief of Staff of the AFLR | General Adan Macalinao |
Personnel | |
Military age | 18–56 years old |
Conscription | None enforced |
Active personnel | 151,000 (2021) |
Reserve personnel | 240,000 Ready Reserves 520,000 Standby Reserves 770,000 Total Reserves (2021) |
Expenditure | |
Budget | $19.3 billion ₱1.05 trillion |
Percent of GDP | 3% (2023) |
Industry | |
Domestic suppliers | Lusoñan 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 |
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General Adan Macalinao | November 24, 2022 (2 years, 0 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, 274 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Army |
Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Army | Appointed | Branch |
Lieutenant General Hiraya Balagtas | December 7, 2021 (2 years, 353 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Army |
Flag Officer-in-Command of the Lusoñan Republic Navy | Appointed | Branch |
Vice Admiral Isagani Ylagan | November 24, 2022 (2 years, 0 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Navy |
Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Air Forces | Appointed | Branch |
Lieutenant General Crisanto Mabini | December 20, 2022 (1 year, 340 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Air Force |
Commandant of the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps | Appointed | Branch |
Major General Alon Untalan | August 15, 2022 (2 years, 101 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, 323 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, 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 | |
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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 (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 |
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Lieutenant General Damián Dinglasan | November 24, 2022 (2 years, 0 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Army |
Commander, AFLR Capital Command (CAPCOM) | Appointed | Branch |
Vice Admiral Isidro Malihan | December 20, 2021 (2 years, 340 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Navy |
Commander, AFLR Southern Command (SOLCOM) | Appointed | Branch |
Lieutenant General Venancio Mapalad | March 24, 2022 (2 years, 245 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Army |