Gaoirgalos
| Mirhaimian Realm Defence Forces Gwyrgalos na Sairna Mirhaimened | |
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| Founded | 35 BCE |
| Current form | June 19, 1650 |
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The Gwyrgalos na Sairna Mirhaimened (Staynish, meaning literally: Defence Forces of the Mirhaimian Realm) are the armed forces of the Federation of the Mirhaimian Realm. It consists of 3 components: the main Realm Defence Forces, the Realm Public Security Forces, and the Dominion Defence Forces.
Commanded by the Central Military Commission, the main Realm Defence Forces (commonly refer to as the Gwyrgalos-feim) comprises of the Mirhaimian Realm Guards (MRG), the Mirhaimian Realm Armada (MRA), the Mirhaimian Realm Air Force (MRAF), and the Strategic Support Force (MRSSF). The MRDF has an active manpower of around 650,000, but its total strength, including paramilitary and regional forces, may be as high as 9,000,000. Its commander in chief is constitutionally the the Lewydh of the Mirhaimian Realm, a title granted to the elected is the head of state and head of government of the Federation of the Mirhaimian Realm. Members of the Realm Defence Forces swear an oath of allegiance to defend the Mirhaimian Realm. They are tasked with the defence of Mirhaime, and its national interests; carry out the work of mobilizing and propagating the guidelines of the Ansan Coalition, policies and laws of the State; participate in tasks of civil defense, as well as perform any obligations and duties that may arise. Overseas garrisons and facilities are maintained in Afragola, Sayyed, Sarvimaa, Phoenixia and Taiyō. Joint military exercises and war games have been held with Antora, Sarvimaa, Taiyo, Sayyed, Volscina, Tretrid, and Phoenixia.
Mirhaime has conscription for all able-bodied citizens aged 18-42, except those who can prove that their loss would bring hardship to their families. Citizens who have yet to complete pre-university education or are awarded the Public Service Commission scholarship can opt to defer their draft. Military service is a requirement for induction into orders of chivalry.