Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic
| Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic | |
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 Flag | |
| 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) |
The Armed Forces of the Lusoñan Republic (Ahlranese: 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, 1 day) |
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, 275 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Army |
| Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Army | Appointed | Branch |
| Lieutenant General Hiraya Balagtas | December 7, 2021 (2 years, 354 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Army |
| Flag Officer-in-Command of the Lusoñan Republic Navy | Appointed | Branch |
| Vice Admiral Isagani Ylagan | November 24, 2022 (2 years, 1 day) |
Lusoñan Republic Navy |
| Commanding General of the Lusoñan Republic Air Forces | Appointed | Branch |
| Lieutenant General Crisanto Mabini | December 20, 2022 (1 year, 341 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Air Force |
| Commandant of the Lusoñan Republic Marine Corps | Appointed | Branch |
| Major General Alon Untalan | August 15, 2022 (2 years, 102 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, 324 days) |
Lusoñan Republic Army |
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, 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 major 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: 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 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 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 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: 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 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
- AFLR North Lusoña Command (NOLCOM, covers Aranas, Pantabangan, Manaoag and Virac regions)
- AFLR Capital Command (CAPCOM, covers the national capital region of Tundo)
- 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)
Ranks
Commissioned Officer
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |