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**[[RPG-2|M57]] {{YUG}} - 850+(in reserve)
**[[RPG-2|M57]] {{YUG}} - 850+(in reserve)

===River vessals===
* 5 Botica (T-16) river patrol craft - 23 tons full load - 1970's


==Recruitment==
==Recruitment==

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Army of the Republic of Macedonia
Армија на Република Македонија
File:MacedonianArmyLogo.png
Emblem of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia.
HeadquartersSkopje
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefPresident Branko Crvenkovski
Personnel
Conscription8 or 11 months
Fit for
military service		410,000 (2008 est.), age 15–49
Reaching military
age annually		16,686 (2008 est.)
Reserve personnel60,000
Expenditure
Budget€ 300 million (FY08)
Percent of GDP2.8% (2008 est.)
Industry
Foreign suppliers United States
Ukraine
Related articles
HistoryMilitary history of Macedonia
RanksMilitary ranks of Macedonia

The Army of the Republic of Macedonia (Template:Lang-mk Audio file "ARM.ogg" not found is the name of the unified armed forces of the Republic of Macedonia. The Macedonian military is a defence force consisting of an army (Армија, Armija); an air force (Воено Воздухопловство, Voeno vozduhoplovstvo); and a professional military unit, the Macedonian Special Forces (Волци, Volci). The national defence policy aims to guarantee: the preservation of the independence and sovereignty of the republic; the integrity of its land area, territorial waters and airspace; and to defend the country's constitution. Its main interests remain the development and maintenance of a credible capability to defend the nation's vital interests and development of the Macedonia Army in such a way that ensures their interoperability with the armed forces of NATO and the European Union member states and their capability to participate in the full range of Alliance missions.[1]

Organization

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.

Land Force

Main article: Macedonian Land Force

The army is the main arm of the Macedonian ground forces. It plays the key role in securing the safety and unity of the territory of the Macedonian republic. The army 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.

Army of North Macedonia
Branches
Timeline
Other
Equipment

Air Force

Main article: Macedonian Air Force
Macedonian Air force
Macedonian Air force

The Macedonian Air Force is the main arm of the Macedonian aviation forces. It has an important role in enhancing flight safety of the Macedonian airspace. One of the main goals of the air force 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 in Petrovec (near Skopje) 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.

Special Forces Command

Special Forces Command controls operations of Ranger Battalion, as well as the Special Force Battalions – Wolves.

Training Command

Training Command consists of the educational centers in RM, and is responsible for ensuring training and readiness standards, in particular for meeting NATO requirements.

Logistics Command

File:ARM-Logo-image.jpg
Pictures of the Macedonian army

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.

Organization of the Military of the Republic of Macedonia

Other commands

Other commands under the CGS include an electronic warfare unit, the Honor Guard Unit, and an engineer regiment and signal regiment.

Equipment

Armor

Armoured cars

Armoured personnel carriers

Infantry fighting vehicles

Tanks

  • T-55 main battle tank - 122 (all decommisioned)
  • T-72A main battle tank - 31[2]

Logistics

Artillery

Army air defense

Small arms

River vessals

  • 5 Botica (T-16) river patrol craft - 23 tons full load - 1970's

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]

See also

  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook (2025 ed.). CIA. (Archived 2003 edition.)
  • Ministry of Defense official site
  • VV i PVO ARM (Air Force and Air Defence of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia)

References

  1. ^ Basis of the National Defence Policy And Doctrine Macedonian Ministry of Defence Template:En icon
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Armed forces of Macedonia< - Armored Fighting Vehicles
  3. ^ a b c Armed Forces of Macedonia - Air Defence
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