Cryrian Defense Forces

Cryrian Defense Forces Försvarsmakten
Emblem of the CDF
Service branches	Royal Cryrian Army Royal Cryrian Navy Royal Cryrian Air Force
Headquarters	Leidenstad, Cryria
Leadership
Commander-in-Chief	Queen Ulrika II of the House of Leidensen
Minister of Defense	Majken Akerström
Manpower
Military age	18
Conscription	Yes
Active personnel	306,000
Reserve personnel	800,000 Active Reserves, 800,000 Inactive Reserves
Expenditures
Budget	50.4 Billion SHD
Percent of GDP	2.8%

The Cryrian Defense Forces (Cryrian: Försvarsmakten, "the Defense Forces") is the unified armed forces of the Kingdom of Cryria charged with the defense of the country. The CDF traces its roots back to the standing navies of Vesterholm and Talvere. Since their creation, the Defense Forces have seen action in many conflicts throughout Cryrian history, including the Great War. The CDF's modern structure was established shortly after that conflict and consists of the Royal Cryrian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Under Cryrian law, oaths of allegiance are made out to the sitting Cryrian monarch, who also serves as the commander-in-chief. As with most day-to-day government functions, this power is in practice vested with the Prime Minister and the elected Government. The CDF is directly headed by the General Staff, who in turn reports to the Minister of Defense.

Though the CDF has not engaged in a major international war in over a century, it remains notable in that it continues to practice widespread conscription of both men and women. This practice has made it one of the most prominent Government institutions in the Kingdom, with significant impact on social, economic, and political life. Though comparatively uninvolved in global conflicts, the CDF saw a marked increase in funding and government interest in the wake of the Volscine Civil War and the growing perception of regional instability.

Mission

The Cryrian Defense Forces defines itself as having three main tasks:

• To uphold Cryrian territorial integrity
• To defend the nation from foreign attack
• To provide rapid response and support during disasters

Under Article 6 of the Cryrian Constitution, conscripted personnel cannot be deployed outside of Cryrian territory(defined as including the country's exclusive economic zone). As such, the CDF has a primarily defensive role, and the Kingdom has typically sought to uphold its military neutrality in regional disputes. The CDF maintains a handful of professional units constructed for expeditionary purposes, most notably the Brigade of Naval Infantry, the Foreign Legion, and the Special Operations Section. Elements of the CDF have partaken in some international operations, primarily in the Union of Free Cities where the Cryrian-held Mandate of Ellesborg hosts a small Foreign Legion detachment and maintains its own militia with CDF support and training. The CDF has also supported disaster relief efforts abroad and joint exercises within the Conference for Amity and Cooperation, but has otherwise eschewed partaking in international peacekeeping operations and has rejected suggestions that they be added as a "Fourth Pillar" to its mission.

The CDF similarly has been careful to delineate between foreign and domestic operations. The armed forces do not partake in domestic law enforcement or counterterrorism operations within the Kingdom, and by practice will only conduct operations in Cryrian territory for the purposes of training and defense against foreign actions or during a declared state of emergency.

Organization

General Staff

The General Staff is the direct supreme command of the Cryrian Defense Forces, and is subordinate to the Minister of Defense.

Chief

• Chief of the General Staff
• Deputy Chief of the General Staff

Service Branches

• Chief of Army Staff
• Chief of Air Force Staff
• Chief of Navy Staff

Directorates

• Director of Operations
• Director of Military Intelligence
• Director of Logistics
• Director of Personnel
• Director of Force Planning and Strategy
• Director of Communications
• Director of Special Warfare
• Director of Special Materials

Regional Commands

• Commander of the Talvere Defense Area
• Commander of the Leidenstad Defense Area
• Commander of the Vesterholm Defense Area
• Commander of the Lielsta Defense Area
• Commander of the Aisis Defense Area
• Commander of the Karlin Defense Area
• Commander of the Tynam Defense Area

Other

• Liaison to the Prime Minister
• Commander of Foreign Operations
• Advocate General
• Chief Spokesperson of the Defense Forces
• Chief Budgetary Advisor

Civilian Posts

• Liaison from the Minister of Defense
• Defense Forces Comptroller
• Chief Industry Administrator

Equipment

Infantry Equipment
Name	Origin	Type	Manufacturer	Notes
Vektor SP1	Älemsi Negdel	Standard Issue Pistol	Hejeld AN
AK 5 D	Kingdom of Cryria	Standard Issue Assault Rifle	Hejeld AB
AK 4	Kingdom of Cryria	Battle Rifle Designated Marksman Rifle	Hejeld AB
Sako TRG	Kingdom of Cryria	Sniper Rifle
NTW-20	Älemsi Negdel	Anti-Materiel Rifle	Hejeld AN
Fusil ADR10	Antora	Submachine Gun
Ksp 90	Kingdom of Cryria	Light Machine Gun	Hejeld AB
Ksp 58	Kingdom of Cryria	General-purpose Machine Gun	Hejeld AB
Y3 AGL	Älemsi Negdel	Automatic Grenade Launcher	Hejeld AN
AT4	Kingdom of Cryria	Rocket propelled grenade	Örn AB
CG M4	Kingdom of Cryria	Recoilless Rifle	Örn AB
TATOHJ-2000PK	Sarvimaa	Anti-Tank Guided Missile
NLAW	Kingdom of Cryria	Anti-Tank Guided Missile	Hejeld AN
RBS 70	Kingdom of Cryria	MANPAD	Örn AB
120 Krh/40	Kingdom of Cryria	Heavy Infantry Mortar	Honngingfjord Ironworks
81 KRH 71 Y	Kingdom of Cryria	Light Infantry Mortar	Honngingfjord Ironworks
Black Hornet Nano	Kelami League	Miniature UAV
Wasp III		Platoon-Level Reconaissance Drone
RQ-20 Puma		Company-Level Reconnaissance Drone