Military of the Republic of Macedonia
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| Army of the Republic of Macedonia Армија на Република Македонија |
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 The Emblem and images of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia. |
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| Headquarters | Skopje |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Ltn. General Miroslav Stojanovski |
| 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 |
| Expenditures | |
| 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 (Macedonian: Армија на Република Македонија listen 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.[1]
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[edit] Organization
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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.
[edit] Land Force
The 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Special Forces Command
Special Forces Command controls operations of Ranger Battalion, as well as the Special Force Battalions – Wolves.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Other commands
Other commands under the CGS include an electronic warfare unit, the Honor Guard Unit, and an engineer regiment and signal regiment.
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[edit] Equipment
[edit] Armoured units
- Tanks
- T-34/85
Soviet Union 4 (Left by JNA (retired), March 1992)[2] - T-55A Soviet Union 94 (1999 -military aid from Bulgaria)[2](retired)
- T-55 Soviet Union 31 (Military aid from Yugoslav Army)[2](retired)
- T-72 Soviet Union 31 (Bought from Ukraine in October 2001)[2]
- T-34/85
- APCs
- BTR-70 Soviet Union 60[2]
- BTR-80 Soviet Union 12[2]
- M-113A1 United States 30[2]
- TM-170 Hermelin
Germany 114 (30 in storage)[2] - BTR-60P Soviet Union 31[2]
- MT-LB Soviet Union 10[2]
- ELBO Leonidas-2
Greece 10
- BTR-70
- IFVs
- Armoured Scout Cars
- Logistic
[edit] Artillery
- Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems
- M-63 "Plamen"
Yugoslavia 15 (retired) - M-77 "Oganj" Yugoslavia 12 (retired)
- BM-21 Grad Soviet Union 12
- M-63 "Plamen"
[edit] Army air defense
- SAM's
- SA-7 Grail Soviet Union - 200[3]
- SA-13 Gopher Soviet Union - 1[3]
- SA-18 Grouse Soviet Union - 10[3]
- SA-7 Grail
[edit] 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.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References and links
- This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook (2003 edition) which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain.
- Ministry of Defense official site
- VV i PVO ARM (Air Force and Air Defence of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia)
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