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The '''West Aurelian Armed Forces''' are the national military forces of [[West Aurelia]]. It is composed of four branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Marine Corps. Each of these branches maintains its own reserve force, collectively known as the Armed Forces Reserve, which is mainly deployed to deal with domestic issues, but is also capable of deploying anywhere in the world when it is needed. | The '''West Aurelian Armed Forces''' are the national military forces of [[West Aurelia]]. It is composed of four branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Marine Corps. Each of these branches maintains its own reserve force, collectively known as the Armed Forces Reserve, which is mainly deployed to deal with domestic issues, but is also capable of deploying anywhere in the world when it is needed. | ||
It is controlled by the Department of Defense and overseen by the Senate Armed Services Committee, with the [[President of West Aurelia|president]] as commander-in-chief. The secretary of defense is nominated by the president and confirmed by [[ | It is controlled by the Department of Defense and overseen by the Senate Armed Services Committee, with the [[President of West Aurelia|president]] as commander-in-chief. The secretary of defense is nominated by the president and confirmed by the [[Senate of West Aurelia|Senate]]. He or she serves at the president's pleasure. Both the president and the secretary of defense are advised by a four-member body known as the [[General Staff of the West Aurelian Armed Forces|General Staff]], which is composed of the heads of each of the branches of the military. The General Staff is headed by the chief of the General Staff. | ||
The armed forces is comprised of 157,300 active and 51,200 reserve personnel, for a total force of 208,500 personnel. The Defense Department also employs 94,080 civilian employees. | The armed forces is comprised of 157,300 active and 51,200 reserve personnel, for a total force of 208,500 personnel. The Defense Department also employs 94,080 civilian employees. | ||
Revision as of 10:29, 30 August 2019
| West Aurelian Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Service branches | West Aurelian Army West Aurelian Navy West Aurelian Air Force West Aurelian Marine Corps |
| Headquarters | The Citadel Riverside, West Aurelia |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President Stephen Hayes |
| Secretary of Defense | David Rutherford |
| Chief of the General Staff | Admiral of the Fleet Louis Draxler |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18-49 |
| Conscription | None |
| Active personnel | 157,300 |
| Reserve personnel | 51,200 |
| Industry | |
| Domestic suppliers | Westin Defense |
| Related articles | |
| Ranks | Ranks of the West Aurelian Armed Forces |
The West Aurelian Armed Forces are the national military forces of West Aurelia. It is composed of four branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Marine Corps. Each of these branches maintains its own reserve force, collectively known as the Armed Forces Reserve, which is mainly deployed to deal with domestic issues, but is also capable of deploying anywhere in the world when it is needed.
It is controlled by the Department of Defense and overseen by the Senate Armed Services Committee, with the president as commander-in-chief. The secretary of defense is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. He or she serves at the president's pleasure. Both the president and the secretary of defense are advised by a four-member body known as the General Staff, which is composed of the heads of each of the branches of the military. The General Staff is headed by the chief of the General Staff.
The armed forces is comprised of 157,300 active and 51,200 reserve personnel, for a total force of 208,500 personnel. The Defense Department also employs 94,080 civilian employees.
Personnel
Army
The 93,350 strong West Aurelian Army (WAA) is responsible for all ground operations. 65,800 soldiers are active duty personnel while the remaining 27,550 are reserve personnel.
The 41,520 strong West Aurelian Navy (WAN) is responsible for all maritime operations. 31,300 sailors are active duty personnel while the remaining 10,220 are reserve personnel.
Air Force
The 51,170 strong West Aurelian Air Force (WAAF) is responsible for all aerial operations. The WAAF is also responsible for missile defense and maintaining satellites. 41,580 airmen are active duty personnel while the remaining 9,590 are reserve personnel.
Marine Corps
The 22,460 strong West Aurelian Marine Corps (WAMC) is responsible for expeditionary and amphibious operations. 18,620 marines are active duty personnel while the remaining 3,840 are reserve personnel.
Total size: 208,500 (157,300 active, 51,200 reserve)