West Aurelian Armed Forces
| West Aurelian Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Service branches | West Aurelian Army West Aurelian Navy West Aurelian Air Force West Aurelian Marine Corps |
| Headquarters | The Citadel Riverside, West Aurelia |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President Stephen Hayes |
| Secretary of Defense | David Rutherford |
| Chief of the General Staff | Admiral Louis Draxler |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 18-49 |
| Conscription | None |
| Active personnel | 149,300 |
| Reserve personnel | 49,700 |
| Industry | |
| Domestic suppliers | Westin Defense |
| Related articles | |
| Ranks | Ranks of the West Aurelian Armed Forces |
The West Aurelian Armed Forces are the national military forces of West Aurelia. It is composed of four branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Marine Corps.
The armed forces are controlled by the Department of Defense and overseen by the Senate Armed Services Committee, with the president as commander-in-chief. Both the president and the secretary of defense are advised by a four-member body known as the General Staff, which is composed of the heads of each of the branches of the military.
The armed forces is comprised of 149,300 active and 49,700 reserve personnel, for a total force of 199,000 personnel. The Defense Department also employs 94,000 civilian employees.
Personnel
Army
The 93,500 strong West Aurelian Army (WAA) is responsible for all ground operations. 66,000 soldiers are active duty personnel while the remaining 27,500 are reserve personnel.
The 41,500 strong West Aurelian Navy (WAN) is responsible for all maritime operations. 31,000 sailors are active duty personnel while the remaining 10,500 are reserve personnel.
Air Force
The 51,000 strong West Aurelian Air Force (WAAF) is responsible for all air and space operations. 41,500 airmen are active duty personnel while the remaining 9,500 are reserve personnel.
Marine Corps
The 13,000 strong West Aurelian Marine Corps (WAMC) is responsible for expeditionary and amphibious operations. 10,800 Marines are active duty personnel while the remaining 2,200 are reserve personnel.