Midwest Armed Forces
The Midwest Armed Forces is the military force of the Midwest Union. Comprised of 3 branches, the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
History
Branches and Subdivisions
Standard Branches
Midwestern Army
Affectionately named "The Purple Army", mixing the Soviet name for the "Red Army" due to relations, and the blue stereotype of the lakes which surround the nation's north border.
| Equipment | Adopted | Details |
|---|---|---|
| KAR-4(223) | 2000 | Know as the AKSZ-4 or KAR-4(223)
A modernized version of the AKSZ, adopting a more "American" look, with an outer design based off the M16 and K2, with a front charging handle. Joint design with H&K, the Kalashnikov Concern, and Springfield Armory. |
| KAR-1(223) | 1981 | Known as the AKSZ or KAR-1(223)
Avtomat Kalashnikov for the Midwest (Russian: Avtomat Kalashnikova dlya Srednego Zapada) Designed in the Soviet Union, imported, and later manufactured in the Midwest. .223 |
| 1979 | Seen especially in use by officers, Department of Civilian Defense, and local police. | |
State Branches
Militias and State Defense Forces are still considered under the command of the MAF, albeit they are self-governing unless called upon.
Dakota
Dakota, being the newest state entered to the Union, only has Militias.