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The '''Volkian Defense Forces''' ('''VDF'''; [[Volkian language|Volkian]]: Волкские силы обороны) are the military forces of the [[Volkia|Volkian Federative Republic]], established after
==History==
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The VDF are divided into three different branches of operation, headed by the General Staff. The General Staff answers to the Ministry of National Defense.
====Volkian Army====
The [[Volkian Army]] is Volkia's military land force. It is principally a {{wp|mechanized infantry}} force, allowing the Army to quickly deploy troops in the Volkian frontier and keep up with armor units during an advance.
The Volkian Army is made up of three components: the active component, the Regular Army; and two reserve components, the Army Home Guard and the Army Reserve. Both reserve components are primarily composed of part-time soldiers who train once a month, known as battle assemblies or unit training assemblies, and conduct two to three weeks of annual training each year. The Volkian Army's main combat forces are grouped in brigades which are further grouped into divisions. Each division falls under a geographically based unified defensive commands. The Army's main tactical formations are combined arms task forces made up of elements drawn from different units.
====Volkian Navy====
The [[Volkian Navy]] is the {{wp|naval branch}} of the VDF. The Volkian Navy operates just over 150 {{wp|Ship_commissioning|commissioned warships}}. Primary assets include 2 {{wp|aircraft carrier|nuclear aircraft carriers}},
There are two parts to the Navy's structure. One is an operational command, Fleet Command, and the other is a support command, Navy Strategic Command. The Navy's assets are administered by four 'forces' which report to the Admiral of the Navy. These are the Fleet Air Arm, the Mine Warfare, Clearance Diving, Hydrographic, Meteorological and Patrol Force, Submarine Force and Surface Force. All naval bases across Volkia also report to the Admiral of the Navy.
====Volkian Air Force====
The [[Volkian Air Force]] (VAF) is the air force branch of the VDF. The VAF has modern {{wp|military aircraft|combat}} and {{wp|cargo aircraft|transport aircraft}} and a network of bases in strategic locations across Volkia.
The VAF has a single operational command, Air Command. Air Command is the operational arm of the VAF and consists of Air Combat Group, Air Mobility Group, Surveillance and Response Group, Combat Support Group, Aerospace Operational Support Group and Air Force Training Group. Each group consists of several wings.
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The VDF has been an {{wp|all-volunteer force}} since the abolition of {{wp|conscription}} in 1972. Both men and women can enlist in the VDF, and there are no restrictions on the positions that women may fill. Because of this, women can also serve in combat roles. Generally only Volkian citizens can enlist in the VDF though permanent residents are accepted in "exceptional circumstances." The minimum age for recruits is 18. The retirement age is 60 for active personnel and 65 for reservists. Discipline of defense personnel is guided by the ''Defense Forces Discipline Act'' (1990).
===Personnel numbers===
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| Army || 162,802 || 132,910 || '''295,712''' || 195,815 || 99,897
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| Navy || 78,855 || 52,162 || '''
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| Air Force || 81,361 || 62,127 || '''
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| Total || '''323,018''' || '''247,199''' || '''570,217''' || '''377,537''' || '''192,680'''
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===Training===
Individual training of Volkian servicemen and women is generally provided by the services in their own training institutions. Each service has its own training organization to manage this individual training. Where possible, however, individual training is increasingly being provided through tri-service schools.
The Volkian Army has three basic training locations: Fort Meretskov, Zhukovsky Oblast; Fort Chicagov, Orlik Oblast; and Fort Brin, Makushin Oblast. Volkian Air Force basic training takes place at Navashin Air Force Base in Yekartovsk Oblast, while Volkian Navy basic training takes place at the Shimmering Bay Naval Base in Shimanovsk Oblast.
Military academies include the Volkian Naval Academy in [[Volsk]], Volkgoroda Military College in [[Zarinsk]], and the Volkian Air Force Academy in [[Zuyevka]].
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===Sexuality===
Volkia allows gay men and lesbians to serve openly. Openly gay and lesbian personnel were banned from the VDF until July 1987 when the Volkian government decided to remove this prohibition following the legalization of
Since then, same-sex couples have had the same access to military retirement pensions and superannuation as opposite-sex couples. Transgender personnel are also permitted to serve in the VDF, and are provided with support when necessary.
==Equipment==
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| {{wp|Armoured fighting vehicle|Armored Fighting Vehicles}} <br> {{wp|Armored vehicle-launched bridges}} <br> {{wp|Heavy Mine Breaching Vehicles}} || <center>6,614<br>38<br>25</center>
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