Seketese Armed Forces

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Seketese Armed Forces
Cymem déça Secéteça
Coat of arms of the Seketese Armed Forces.png
Coat of arms of the Seketese Armed Forces
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War flag of Seketan
Founded30 December 1554; 469 years ago (1554-12-30) (as the Kingdom of Seketan)
Current form31 June 1979; 44 years ago (1979-06-31)
Service branchesLand Force
Naval Force
Air Force
HeadquartersConelibek, Gjenor
Leadership
Commander-in-chiefFjedor Alesk (as President of Seketan)
Head of DefenceSimy Brasa (as Prime Minister of Seketan)
Minister of DefenceSal Jogaŝ
Chief of DefenceAdmiral Mervyn Dolsec
Manpower
Military age18
ConscriptionYes, as the Public Service System
Fit for
military service
1,172,543 males males, age 18-45 (2018 est.),
1,003,443 females females, age 18-45 (2018 est.)
Reaching military
age annually
40,553 males (2018 est.),
37,997 females (2018 est.)
Active personnel69,632 total (ranked 54th)
16,100 volunteer service
53,532 public service
Reserve personnel20,452
Expenditures
Budget1.3% (2023)
Percent of GDPĐ1.7 billion (2023)

The Seketese Armed Forces (Seketese: Cymem déça Secéteça), commonly abbreviated and known as the CdS, are the military forces of the Republic of Seketan comprised of three departments: the Land Force, Naval Force, and Air Force. The President of Seketan is the Commander-in-chief, while the Prime Minister of Seketan serves as the Head of Defence. The highest officer is the Chief of Defence, appointed by the Minister of Defence. Its current iteration began in 1979 after the 1978 revolution, though a national army has existed continuously ever since the proclamation of the Kingdom of Seketan in the 9th century

The personnel of the armed forces is comprised of conscripted citizens and volunteers. The military has 69,632 currently active personnel, with 20,452 in reserve. The armed forces of Seketan are the 54th largest military in terms of personnel, and the second largest in the Nelborne.

Seketan is a neutral state and maintains a military policy of preserving the defence of Seketese independence.

History

Structure

Defence policy

Ranks

Uniforms

Symbolism and honours

See also