Armed Forces of Tanaau
| Armed Forces of Tanaau | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 17 November 2023 |
| Current form | 4 December 2023 |
| Service branches | Tanaauan Army Royal Tanaauan Air Force Royal Tanaauan Navy |
| Headquarters | Ministry of Defence |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | King Colin I |
| Prime Minister | Vacant |
| Defence Secretary | Vacant |
| Chief of the Defence Staff | Vacant |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 16 |
| Conscription | No |
| Related articles | |
| Ranks | Military ranks of Tanaau |
The Armed Forces of Tanaau are the military forces responsible for the defence of the Kingdom of Tanaau. They also represent and defend Tanaauan interests abroad.
The monarch serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, with the prime minister and secretary of state for defence acting as key advisors to the sovereign in their commanding of the armed forces.
History
The Tanaauan military was established on 17 November 2023, but were disregarded a little bit with focuses at the time being on the creation of government. After the government's assembly, the armed forces' development became a bigger focus with aspects of the armed forces being set up between 18 November 2023 and 4 December 2023.
Command Organisation
The Monarch of Tanaau, currently King Colin I, is commander-in-chief and head of the armed forces, with all officers and personnel bearing allegiance to the monarch. The prime minister and secretary of state for defence (with the advice of the Cabinet) advise the monarch on the command of the armed forces, and sometime assume command of the armed forces on behalf of the monarch.
The Ministry of Defence is the government department charged with formulating and executing defence policy. The department is administered by the secretary of state for defence (sometimes just the defence secretary), who is aided by more junior defence ministers such as the minister of state for the armed forces.
The chief of the defence staff (CDS) is the senior-most officer of the armed forces and is an appointment that can be held by an officer from any branch. They are the professional head of the armed forces of Tanaau and are appointed by the monarch.
Branches
Tanaauan Army
The Tanaauan Army is the land force of the armed forces. The army consists of a number of infantry and specialist regiments that each take on their own role in defending Tanaau. The army is a primarily infantry force, but works with the other branches to gain tactical advantages against the enemy.
The army is commanded by the Chief of the General Staff.
The Royal Tanaauan Navy is Tanaau's naval warfare force. The navy defends Tanaau's maritime borders and conducts military operations at sea. It consists of a number of 'fighting arms' that enable the branch to conduct its role effectively.
The navy is commanded by the Chief of the Naval Staff.
Royal Tanaauan Marines
The Royal Tanaauan Marines are the navy's elite amphibious troops. They make up the bulk of Tanaau's commando force, with recruits and officer cadets alike undertaking the commando training course.
The marines make up part of the navy and can operate on land and sea, and are trained to be quickly deployable.
The marines are commanded by the Commandant General Royal Tanaauan Marines.
Royal Tanaauan Air Force
The Royal Tanaauan Air Force is the primary air warfare and defence force of Tanaau. They are the primary operator of military aircraft owned by the Government of Tanaau and aim for air superiority. The air force defends Tanaauan air space, and also acts as the nation's space force.
The air force also works closely with the Royal Tanaauan Navy's fleet air arm.
The air force is commanded by the Chief of the Air Staff.
Ministry of Defence
The ministry of defence, who bear government oversight over the armed forces, maintains some agencies in support of the armed forces.
Current agencies include:
- Royal Tanaauan Fleet Auxiliary (RTFA)
Recruitment
All branches of the armed forces recruit from within Tanaau. All Tanaauan citizens are eligible to serve, provided they are at least 16 to enlist or 18 to commission as an officer. The maximum age is dependent on the branch and role the candidate is applying for. Waivers can sometimes be granted to exceptional candidates who just exceed the age limit.