Board of Defense Ministers

Board of Defense Ministers
BDM
The shield of the Board of Defense Ministers
Role	Advisory board providing professional military, strategic, and intelligence advice to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of War
Established in practice	1973
Constituting instrument	Emergency Order No.9 Armed Services Advisory Council National Defense and Warfare Act, 1973
Predecessor	Armed Services Advisory Council (1920–1973)
Members
Chairman	Marshal Idris Oryx, SRA
Vice Chairman	Marshal Julius Aurelius, SRM
Number of members	Seven
Administration
Parent agency	Department of War
Staff organization	The Defense Staff
Seat	Black Mountain Military Headquarters

The Board of Defense Ministers is a prominent organization that plays a crucial role in the military structure of Unified Sera. Established in 1973, the board functions as a vital advisory body and strategic decision-making entity, overseeing the coordination and cooperation among the seven branches of the military. With its headquarters situated at the prestigious Black Mountain Military Installation, the Board of Defense Ministers serves as a unified platform for the Royal Army, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, National Guard, Valkiri Royal Guard, and Coast Guard.

The board comprises high-ranking representatives from each branch, ensuring comprehensive representation and collaboration across the entire military spectrum. Through regular meetings and joint sessions, the Board of Defense Ministers fosters unity, synchronization, and efficient utilization of resources among the armed forces.

Current Members of the Board

Position	Portrait	Name	Service	Serving Since	Nominated By	Flag
Chairman of the Board of Defense Ministers		Marshal Idris W. Oryx	Seran Royal Army	December 22nd, 2019	Prime Minister Akan Khalfani
Vice Chairman of the Board of Defense Ministers		Marshal Tariq Osei	Seran Royal Marines	March 4th, 2023	Prime Minister Kaenan Bullock
Marshal of the Airforce		Marshal Servius Agrippa	Seran Royal Air Force	April 8th, 2018	Prime Minister Nalo Nkechi
Marshal of the Navy		Marshal Julia Hecate	Seran Royal Navy	December 22nd, 2019	Prime Minister Akan Khalfani
Commander of the Valkiri		Commander Marcus Trajan	Valkiri Royal Guard	September 22nd, 2020	King Skolas Tu'Aruc
Commander of the Coast Guard		Commander Nala Nzube	Unified Sera Coast Guard	December 22nd, 2019	Prime Minister Akan Khalfani
Commander of the National Guard		Malik Adekunle	Unified Sera National Guard	March 4th, 2023	Prime Minister Kaenan Bullock