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.
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 Intelligence
- Director of Logistics
- Director of Personnel
- Director of Force Planning and Strategy
- Director of Communications
- Director of Special Warfare
Regional Commands
- Talvere Regional Commander
- Leidenstad Regional Commander
- Vesterholm Regional Commander
- Lielsta Regional Commander
- Aisis Regional Commander
- Karlin Regional Commander
- Tynam Regional Commander
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