Article VI: The United Defense Forces (UDF)
Section I.
The UDN’s military has a history going back to the founding of our region. The UDN was founded in an attempt to provide security against other powers in the world, and one of the greatest assets in creating a secure region is a strong military. The majority of the UDF is appointed by the Consul as the Consul is considered the Command in Chief of the UDF and so it is his job to create an efficient and brutal military machine that will be able to work together. The only exception to this general rule is the appointment of the Supreme Commander, which requires the approval of the Great Council. This is due to the fact the Supreme Commander will hold overall military power when the Consul is not present and so he must be deemed experienced, loyal, and intelligent enough to lead the UDF. The Great Council reserves the right to question any candidate for the Supreme Commander position in order to determine their fit for the position.
Also, positions mainly based on keeping internal peace will be staffed by members of the Great Council that were voted in by the Assembly rather than individuals that owe their loyalty to the Consul. The Military Chain of Command is as follows:
Commander in Chief: The Consul
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Supreme Commander of the United Defense Forces: An individual nominated by the Consul and approved by the Great Council
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Admiral of the Naval Defense Forces: Appointed by the Consul
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General of the Ground Defense Forces: Appointed by the Consul
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Captain of the Aerial Defense Forces: Appointed by the Consul
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Special Operations Commander: Appointed by the Consul
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Director of the UIA: Minister of the Interior
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Chief Justice of the Military Court: A Chief Magistrate chosen by the Consul
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Wartime Propaganda Officer: Minister of Communication
Section II.
Purpose of the UDF
The UDF stands as a coalition of member nations of the UDN for the defense of the region as a whole. It is important to recognize the position of the UDF as a defensive mechanism for the UDN, it has no obligations to protect members of the UDN that have aggravated conflict from foreign powers, lest those foreign powers threaten the UDN as a whole. Protecting the values of Democracy and personal freedom that the UDN has been founded on. The UDF is funded by the member nations and the categories allowed for funding in the UDF are as follows:
-Research and Development
-Maintenance
-Payroll
-Operating Costs
-Special Operations (Black Budget)
-Recruitment
-Propaganda
Section III.
The United Naval Defense Force (UNDF)
The Naval forces of the UDF are at the centerpiece of the defensive strategy for the UDN. Since the UDN is situated on an island, the Navy patrolling it has access to its own air force and marine divisions, along with the ships that make up the bulk of it. Here are some general statistics of the navy:
NAVY
Aircraft Carriers: 8
Amphibious Assault Ships: 26
Battleships: 32
Destroyers: 58
Submarines: 72
Patrols Boats: 152
River Boats: 456
Transport Ships/Tankers: 83
Cruisers: 44
Icebreakers: 7
Sailors: 454,921
NAVAL AIR FORCES
Fighters: 2,867
Attack Helicopters:1, 548
Gunships: 724
Medium Bombers: 504
Dive Bombers: 723
Search Planes: 342
Reconnaissance Planes: 223
Seaplanes: 657
Heavy Bombers: 125
Mechanics: 8,455
Pilots: 7,894
MARINE DIVISIONS
Marines: 563,349
Amphibious Assault Vehicles: 632
Jeeps/Personnel Carriers: 322
Tanks: 234
Gunships: 146
Attack Helicopters: 284
Light Bombers: 393
Fighters: 783
Section IV.
[colot=green]The United Ground Defense Force (UGDF)
The UGDF works to defend the mainland of the UDN. It also coordinates counter attacks and invasions on attacking regions. Here are some general statistics on the UGDF:
Legionnaires: 945,371
Personnel Carriers: 9,245
Tanks: 35,265
Jeeps: 1,345
Transport Trucks: 10,456
Gunships: 3,232
Attack helicopters: 1,345
Section V.
The United Aerial Defense Force (UADF)
The Largest Air Force in the UDN. Works to protect UDN’s sovereign territory in both its airspace and form space. Here are some general statistics:
Fighters: 6,341
Attack Helicopters: 3, 630
Gunships: 2,929
Medium Bombers: 703
Search Planes: 892
Reconnaissance Planes: 549
Seaplanes: 231
Heavy Bombers: 1,235
ICBMs: 400
Satellites: 32
Mechanics: 21,871
Pilots: 18,718
Section VII.
UIA: United Intelligence Agency
Works at home and abroad to ensure safety of the UDN against foreign threats. It gives the UDN an edge in intelligence and technology.
Spy Satellites: 21
Agents: Classified
Has access to the inventories of other departments.
Section VIII.
Special Operations Task Force
Works quickly and quietly on threats abroad to neutralize them. Is the only department in the UDF specifically created for offensive work. Uses the best of the best from each nation in the UDN.
Divisions: Classified
Operators: Classified
Vehicles: Classified