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| Army of the Republic of Macedonia | |
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| Армија на Република Македонија | |
| File:ARM-Logo-image.jpgThe Emblem and images of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia. | |
| Headquarters | Skopje |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Ltn. General Miroslav Stojanovski |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 17 (voluntary) 18 (compulsory) |
| Conscription | 8 or 11 months |
| Available for military service | 498,300 (2008 est.), age 15–49 |
| Fit for military service | 410,000 (2008 est.), age 15–49 |
| Reaching military age annually | 16,686 (2008 est.) |
| Active personnel | 12,900 |
| Reserve personnel | 60,000 |
| Expenditure | |
| Budget | € 300 million (FY08) |
| Percent of GDP | 2.8% (2008 est.) |
| Industry | |
| Foreign suppliers |  United States |
| Related articles | |
| History | Military history of Macedonia |
| Ranks | Military ranks of Macedonia |
The Army of the Republic of Macedonia (Template:Lang-mk Audio file "ARM.ogg" not found is the name of the unified armed forces of the Republic of Macedonia. The Macedonian military is a defence force consisting of an Армија (Army), Воено Воздухопловство (Air Force) and a professional military unit Macedonian Special Forces (Volci). The national defence policy aims to guarantee the preservation of the independence and sovereignty of the state, the integrity of its land area, territorial waters and airspace and its constitutional order. Its main goals remain the development and maintenance of a credible capability to defend the nation's vital interests and development of the Macedonia Army in a way that ensures their interoperability with the armed forces of NATO and European Union member states and their capability to participate in the full range of Alliance missions.
Organization
The primary arm of the military in RM is the Army (ARM). The ARM is commanded by the Minister of Defense through the Chief of the General Staff (CGS) of the ARM. Two Deputy CGS positions include the Deputy CGS for planning, operations and readiness, under whom operates the General Staff of the ARM, and the Deputy CGS for civil-military cooperation.
Land Force
Main article: Macedonian Land ForceThe Армија is the main arm of the Macedonian ground forces. The Армија plays the key role in securing the safety and unity of the territory of the Macedonian republic. The Армија is divided into the rapid reaction forces, strategic reserve forces and support forces. The rapid reaction forces represent the main active combat capability of the military and consist of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Brigade and the Armour Battalion. The strategic reserve forces provide reserve brigades that can be called up in times of emergency. The 3rd Brigade and 4th Brigade are considered priority reserve units, while a further six units, numbered five through ten, also are maintained. The support forces include a number of units to support the rapid reaction and reserve forces in operation.
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Air Force
Main article: Macedonian Air Force
The Воено Воздухопловство is the main arm of the Macedonian aviation forces. The Воено Воздухопловство has important role in enhancing flight safety in Macedonian airspace. One of the main goals of the Воено Воздухопловство is to build up an air surveillance system, which will be the cornerstone of the air traffic safety and airspace control. The air component is made up by the Aviation Force and the Air Defense Forces.
The Aviation Force is located at Petrovec and has a combat squadron of Mi-24 attack helicopters), a transport squadron and an Air Defense Battalion along with the Securing and Logistics Support Company.
Special Forces Command
Special Forces Command controls operations of Ranger Battalion, as well as the Special Force Battalions – Wolves.
Training Command
Training Command consists of the educational centers in RM, and is responsible for ensuring training and readiness standards, in particular for meeting of NATO goals, are met.
Logistics Command
Formed in 2001, the Logistics Command oversees all combat service support operations, and controls the Land Forces Logistic Base, the Military Hospital, and the Facility for Building and Maintenance.
Other commands
Other commands under the CGS include an electronic warfare unit, the Honor Guard Unit, and an engineer regiment and signal regiment.
Equipment
Armor
Armoured cars
- BRDM-2 armoured amphibious scout car. Units: 10
Armoured personnel carriers
- BTR-70 armoured personnel carrier. Units: 60
- BTR-80 armoured personnel carrier. Units: 12
- M-113A1 armoured personnel carrier. Units: 30
- TM-170 Hermelin armoured personnel carrier. Units: 114
- BTR-60P armoured personnel carrier. Units: 31
- MT-LB armoured personnel carrier. Units: 10
Infantry fighting vehicles
- BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle. Units: 10
Tanks
- T-72 main battle tank. Units: 31
Logistics
- HMMWV Units: 56
- M35/44 truck Units: 50
- Iveco Units: 44
- TAM-110
- TAM-150
Artillery
- Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems
- M-63 "Plamen"
Yugoslavia 15 (retired) - BM-21 Grad
Soviet Union 12
- M-63 "Plamen"
Army air defense
- SAMs
- SA-7 Grail Soviet Union - 200
- SA-13 Gopher Soviet Union - 1
- SA-18 Grouse Soviet Union - 10
- SA-7 Grail
Small arms
- Submachine guns
- Assault Rifles
- Sniper Rifles
- Machine Guns
- Rocket Launchers
Recruitment
The Republic of Macedonia abolished the compulsory military service as of October 2006. The Macedonian Army is the first in the region to consist fully of professional soldiers.
See also
References and links
- Template:CIA WFB 2003
- Ministry of Defense official site
- VV i PVO ARM (Air Force and Air Defence of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia)
References
- Basis of the National Defence Policy And Doctrine Macedonian Ministry of Defence Template:En icon
- ^ Armed forces of Macedonia< - Armored Fighting Vehicles
- ^ Armed Forces of Macedonia - Air Defence