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The Royal Sjealandic Defence, also known as ''His Majesty's Armed Forces'', is the unified armed forces of [[Sjealand|The Archkingdom of Sjealand]], charged with the defence of the Realm and its overseas territories, aswell as maintaining Sjealandic sovereignity on the seas and abroad. It also promotes Sjealands wider interests, supports [[Northern Sea Defense Organization|NFO peacekeeping]] and expansion and provides humanitarian aid. It is the largest military in the [[Northern Sea Defense Organisation]] and one of the largest in [[Esquarium]]. | The Royal Sjealandic Defence, also known as ''His Majesty's Armed Forces'', is the unified armed forces of [[Sjealand|The Archkingdom of Sjealand]], charged with the defence of the Realm and its overseas territories, aswell as maintaining Sjealandic sovereignity on the seas and abroad. It also promotes Sjealands wider interests, supports [[Northern Sea Defense Organization|NFO peacekeeping]] and expansion and provides humanitarian aid. It is the largest military in the [[Northern Sea Defense Organisation]] and one of the largest in [[Esquarium]]. | ||
Since its formation in the 1400's as an amalgamation of the [[Royal Sjealandic Navy|Navy]] and [[Royal Sjealandic Navy|Army]], the armed forces have seen action in a number of major wars involving the world's great powers. Most notably of these have been the [[Ambrosian War of Liberation]], [[Great War of the North]] and the [[Continental War]]. It has also fought several local conflicts in | Since its formation in the 1400's as an amalgamation of the [[Royal Sjealandic Navy|Navy]] and [[Royal Sjealandic Navy|Army]], the armed forces have seen action in a number of major wars involving the world's great powers. Most notably of these have been the [[Ambrosian War of Liberation]], [[Great War of the North]] and the [[Continental War]]. It has also fought several local conflicts in Aldinnheim, such as the [[August War]] and the [[War of the Njord]]. Repeatedly emerging victorious from conflicts has allowed Sjealand to become one of the leading international powers in [[Nordania|Aldinnheim]] and arguably one of [[Esquarium|Esquarium's]] leading military and economic powers. | ||
The Sjealandic Defence consists of: the [[Royal Sjealandic Navy]], a blue-water navy and the strongest in [[Esquarium]], the [[Royal Sjealandic Army]], the oldest professional land warfare branch in [[Nordania]], the [[Royal Sjealandic Air Force]], the air warfare branch, the [[Sjealandic Home Guard]] a paramilitary national guard, and the [[Royal Sjealandic Border Guard]] a mixed border police, paramilitary and military police unit. The Sjealandic defence makes extensive use of [[Conscription in Sjealand|conscription]] to support its professional branches with conscripts being included in the standing regular reserve. As such Sjealand has an extensive population of able bodied soldiers to count on. | The Sjealandic Defence consists of: the [[Royal Sjealandic Navy]], a blue-water navy and the strongest in [[Esquarium]], the [[Royal Sjealandic Army]], the oldest professional land warfare branch in [[Nordania|Aldinnheim]], the [[Royal Sjealandic Air Force]], the air warfare branch, the [[Sjealandic Home Guard]] a paramilitary national guard, and the [[Royal Sjealandic Border Guard]] a mixed border police, paramilitary and military police unit. The Sjealandic defence makes extensive use of [[Conscription in Sjealand|conscription]] to support its professional branches with conscripts being included in the standing regular reserve. As such Sjealand has an extensive population of able bodied soldiers to count on. | ||
The [[Monarchy of Sjealand|Archking]] is the commander in chief of the armed forces under both the Sjealandic law and constitution, and as a result has an important presence in the military. The minister of defence is the serves as the main administrator and commander of the Sjealandic Armed Forces through the Chief of Defence and the [[Sjealandic Defence Command|Defence Command]] and the Home guard. The command of the foreign legion falls to the reigning monarch. De facto command of the armed forces fall with the Government, but they cannot mobilise the armed forces for offensive operations without the consent of the monarch and both houses. | The [[Monarchy of Sjealand|Archking]] is the commander in chief of the armed forces under both the Sjealandic law and constitution, and as a result has an important presence in the military. The minister of defence is the serves as the main administrator and commander of the Sjealandic Armed Forces through the Chief of Defence and the [[Sjealandic Defence Command|Defence Command]] and the Home guard. The command of the foreign legion falls to the reigning monarch. De facto command of the armed forces fall with the Government, but they cannot mobilise the armed forces for offensive operations without the consent of the monarch and both houses. | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 31 May 2019
| Royal Sjealandic Defence | |
|---|---|
| Kongelige Sjællandske Forsvar | |
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| Founded | 1475 |
| Current form | 1924 |
| Service branches | |
| Headquarters | Hærens Operative Hovedkvarter, Asgård |
| Leadership | |
| Archking |  Frederik VI |
| Minister of Defence |  Erik Villemoes |
| Rigsmarsk |  Admiral Karla de Ulborg |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18 |
| Conscription | Yes, for both genders |
| Available for military service | 24,206,907, age 18-60 (2015 est.) |
| Fit for military service | 20,776,792, age 18-60 (2015 est.) |
| Reaching military age annually | 1,207,664 (2015 est.) |
| Active personnel | 281,965 and 44,835 civillian |
| Reserve personnel | 2,700,000 and 370,000 in the Homeguard |
| Deployed personnel | 4,382 (NFO peacekeeping and reaction forces) |
| Expenditure | |
| Budget | $110.6 billion |
| Percent of GDP | 2.5% |
| Industry | |
| Domestic suppliers | Sjealandic Air Productions, Asgård Rifle Syndicate and Asgård Steel Shipyard |
| Foreign suppliers | Ainin, Milanka, Eldmark and Skjordham |
| Annual imports | Helicopters, military vehicles, artilley |
| Annual exports | Rifles, pistols, tanks, planes and ships. |
| Related articles | |
| History | |
| Ranks | Army Ranks Air Force Ranks |
The Royal Sjealandic Defence, also known as His Majesty's Armed Forces, is the unified armed forces of The Archkingdom of Sjealand, charged with the defence of the Realm and its overseas territories, aswell as maintaining Sjealandic sovereignity on the seas and abroad. It also promotes Sjealands wider interests, supports NFO peacekeeping and expansion and provides humanitarian aid. It is the largest military in the Northern Sea Defense Organisation and one of the largest in Esquarium.
Since its formation in the 1400's as an amalgamation of the Navy and Army, the armed forces have seen action in a number of major wars involving the world's great powers. Most notably of these have been the Ambrosian War of Liberation, Great War of the North and the Continental War. It has also fought several local conflicts in Aldinnheim, such as the August War and the War of the Njord. Repeatedly emerging victorious from conflicts has allowed Sjealand to become one of the leading international powers in Aldinnheim and arguably one of Esquarium's leading military and economic powers.
The Sjealandic Defence consists of: the Royal Sjealandic Navy, a blue-water navy and the strongest in Esquarium, the Royal Sjealandic Army, the oldest professional land warfare branch in Aldinnheim, the Royal Sjealandic Air Force, the air warfare branch, the Sjealandic Home Guard a paramilitary national guard, and the Royal Sjealandic Border Guard a mixed border police, paramilitary and military police unit. The Sjealandic defence makes extensive use of conscription to support its professional branches with conscripts being included in the standing regular reserve. As such Sjealand has an extensive population of able bodied soldiers to count on.
The Archking is the commander in chief of the armed forces under both the Sjealandic law and constitution, and as a result has an important presence in the military. The minister of defence is the serves as the main administrator and commander of the Sjealandic Armed Forces through the Chief of Defence and the Defence Command and the Home guard. The command of the foreign legion falls to the reigning monarch. De facto command of the armed forces fall with the Government, but they cannot mobilise the armed forces for offensive operations without the consent of the monarch and both houses.
Sjealand maintains the concept of total defence (Tynic: Totalforsvar), which is a military policy requiring extensive preparations in case of war, with pipelines and other infrastructure ready to be switched to military use, a preparation to switch governance to a war-government, including having a number of members of the home-guard aswell as other civillians ready to take on military roles in the event of conflict.
History
Before the War of the Njord
Cold War
Modern History
Purpose and Task
Total Defence
Defence budget
Expenditures
Branches
Royal Army
Royal Air Force
Royal Border Guard
Home Guard
Structure
Chamber of Defence
Nuclear weapons
Special Forces
Operations
Overseas military installations
NFO
IL
National
Coalitions
Women in the military
Conscription
Traditions and Uniforms
Berets
The Royal Sjealandic Army first introduced berets for its armour personnel in 1943. It was later extended to the whole army, Homeguard and parts of the Navy and Airforce, replacing the standard issue side cap, which is now used for dress uniforms.
| Colour | Wearer | |
|---|---|---|
| Black | All Army combat units such as the Royal Life Guard, Kings Life Regiment and Ydermarkens Foot Regiment | |
| Green | All Army non-combat units as well as artillery: Engineers, Logistics, Army Intelligence Regiment, Army Home Guard | |
| Blue | Signal troops | |
| Dark Blue | Royal Sjealandic Navy; Naval Home Guard | |
| Light Blue Grey | Royal Sjealandic Air Force and Army Air Service; Air Force Home Guard | |
| Maroon | Jægerkorpset, SOKOM | |
| Red | Military Police (All Branches) | |
| Light Blue (or "Mouse Grey") | Sjealandic Foreign Legion, | |
| Dark brown | Sjealandic Humanitarian Voluntarily Corp | |
| IL Blue | Personnel serving with the International League on international peacekeeping missions | |