Meytallian Self Defense Forces

Meytallian Self Defense Forces
Founded	25 September 2016
Current form	25 September 2016
Service branches	Army Marine Corps Capitol Guards Special Forces Air Force
Leadership
Commander-in-Chief	Prime Minister Sanders
Minister of Defense	TBA
Manpower
Military age	18 - 35
Conscription	Yes
Active personnel	Yes

The Meytallian Self Defense Forces fall under the responsibility of the Ministry of Defence, and comprises of the Army, Marine Corps, Capitol Guard and the Air Force of the Republic of Meytallia and serve as one of the Republic's unifying institutions and primary instruments for defense.

The military structure of the Republic of Meytallia is a rather unusual mixture of both US, Russian and Israeli military culture with certain aspects of each countries military culture demonstrating themselves throughout the different branches in the defense forces, such as the universal conscription of all citizens, both male and female, to the continuity of command amongst all ranks, to joint operations amongst all the branches. All the best aspects are taken and put into effect.

History

Establishment

The Meytallian Self Defense Forces was founded on 25 September 2016 as the Meytallian Self Defense Forces, few days after the dissolution of the Republic of Wesnestria, and foundation of the Republic of Meytallia. The Army was originally the only component of the defense forces, but now is comprised of the Army, S.T.U. (Special Tactics Unit), and paramilitary units within the local police and security departments. The primary function of the defense forces hasn't changed much from its role, which is intended to be a defensive force to protect the micronation. Due to Meytallia's strict foreign policy regarding the deployment of military assets outside the borders of Meytallia, as outlined in the Meytallian Constitution, the defense forces are mostly confined to borders of Meytallia and assisting in humanitarian aid work. This has allowed the country to avoid major conflicts with both micro and macro countries.

Army

The Meytallian Self Defense Forces Army is the largest component of the ground forces and is dedicated to the protection of Meytallian interests within its territory. Currently it consists of the following:

• 2 Infantry Regiments
• 2 Medical Regiments
• 2 Logistics Companies
• 1 Communications Company

Marine Corps

The Meytallian Self Defense Forces Marine Corps is the smallest component of the ground forces and is dedicated to the protection of Meytallian interests within its territory. Currently it consists of the following:

• 1 Infantry Brigade
• 2 Medical Regiments
• 1 Logistics Regiment
• 1 Communications Company

Capitol Guards

The Capitol Guards is the more unique addition to the Meytallian Self Defense Forces. It is a stand alone extension of the defense forces and consists of three platoons of soldiers from any of the branches special tactics units (S.T.U). They guard the capitol of the country and are the personal bodyguards of the heads of state including the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and other Ministers. They also guard all government buildings and culturally significant sites of interest including the National Yard and Meytallian Supreme Court.

Special Forces (S.T.U.)

The Meytallian Special Forces, also known as S.T.U. (Special Tactics Unit), is another unique branch within the Meytallian Self Defense Force. While most militaries in the world have special forces units for each of the their branches, Meytallia is unique in that their special forces is it's own branch. They consist of members from the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force. Their training is some of the most rigorous within the self defense force, with an attrition rate of about 90%. They will usually attach themselves to or integrate into the other branches, usually as advisors, but their specialty is military intelligence.

Air Force

The Meytallian Self Defense Forces Air Force is the newest edition of the defense forces and has the smallest amount of members within the self defense forces. They have existed since 2019 and mostly consist of a single drone company and communications company.

Rank and Insignia

Officer Ranks of the Meytallian Self Defense Forces
General of the Defense Forces GEN	Lieuteneant General LTGEN	Major General MAJGEN	Brigadier General BRGEN	Colonel COL	Lieutenant Colonel LTC	Major MAJ	Captian CPT	First Lieutenant 1LT	Second Lieutenant 2LT
O-10	O-9	O-8	O-7	O-6	O-5	O-4	O-3	O-2	O-1

Enlisted Ranks of the Meytallian Self Defense Forces
Command Sergeant Major CMSGT	Master Sergeant MSGT	Sergeant First Class SGTFC	Sergeant SGT	Corporal First Class CPLFC	Corporal CPL	Lance Corporal LCPL	Private PVT
E-8	E-7	E-6	E-5	E-4	E-3	E-2	E-1

Uniforms & Equipment

Camouflage

The majority of the Meytallian Self Defense Forces uniforms and equipment is sourced from outside the country, as their is not much of a manufacturing base inside the country to produce locally made patterns and equipment. Because of this, it has lead to the defense forces making some rather interesting decisions when it comes to the types of patterns that are used throughout the forces. The main pattern that seems to be consistent throughout all branches is that of the Flecktarn family of camouflage patterns, with some woodland and multicam variants sprinkled throughout, mostly designated towards specialty units.

Name	Description	Issued Pattern	Additional Pattern(s)
ARMPAT	Currently issued to personnel of the MSDFA (Meytallia Self Defence Forces Army), ARMPAT or Army Pattern, as its designated in the defense forces, is sourced from the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self Defense Force) Type III Jeitei camo pattern and is used primarily in everyday roles and combat operations.
MARPAT	Currently issued to personnel of the MSDFM (Meytallia Self Defence Forces Marine Corps), MARPAT or Marine Corps Pattern, as its designated in the defense forces, is sourced from the German Flecktarn camo pattern and is used primarily in everyday roles and combat operations.
AIRPAT	Currently issued to personnel of the MSDFAF (Meytallia Self Defence Forces Air Force), AIRPAT or Air Force Pattern, as its designated in the defense forces, is sourced from the Danish M84 camo pattern and is used primarily in everyday roles and combat operations.
DESPAT	Currently issued to all self defense forces personnel within the Meytallian Self Defense Forces, DESPAT or Desert Pattern, as its designated in the defense forces, is sourced from German Tropentarn uniforms and used by every branch of the defense forces and is designated for everyday use and combat roles when in overseas operations.
SFPAT	Currently issued to only the Special Forces personnel (S.T.U. or Special Tactics Unit), SFPAT or Special Forces Pattern, as its designated in the defense forces, is sourced from Slovenian Multicam, or Slocam. There is also a rather wide variety of different variants of the Multicam family of camos included in addition to the officially issued pattern. Nonetheless, their camo pattern is used primarily when in a everyday use, combat & overseas operation.
CAGPAT	Currently issued to only the Capitol Guards personnel, CAGPAT or Capitol Guards Pattern, as its designated in the defense forces, is sourced from old Chinese PLA Air Force camo stockpiles after the PLA got rid of their camo pattern and is used primarily when in a guard operation.

Firearms

Name	Type	Caliber	Orgin	Notes
Glock 17	Semi-automatic pistol	9x19 Parabellum	Austria	17-round, double stack magazine. Standard issue pistol for all M.S.D.F. personnel.
Glock 19	Semi-automatic pistol	9x19 Parabellum	Austria	17-round, double stack magazine. Standard issue pistol for all M.S.D.F. personnel.
Taurus 1911	semi-automatic pistol	.45 ACP	Brazil	8-round, single stack magazine. Current issue pistol for only S.T.U. (Special Tactcs Unit) and Capitol Guard personnel.
CZ-75	Semi-automatic pistol	9x19 Parabellum	Czech Republic	10-round magazine. Current issue pistol for only S.T.U. (Special Tactcs Unit) and Capitol Guard personnel.
Century Arms AK-47	Battle Rifle	7.62x39	Bulgaria	10, 20 or 30-round magazines. Current standard issue battle rifle for all M.S.D.F. personnel.
Standard Manufacturing AR-15	Carbine	5.56×45mm NATO	United States	10, 20, or 30-round magazines. Issued only to S.T.U. (Special Tactics Unit) or Capitol Guard personnel.
SA58	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Belgium	10 or 20-round magazine. Current sniper rifle of the Meytallian Self Defense Forces. Rifles in service are accuratised and used as designated marksman rifles.
Remington 700	Designated marksman rifle	.338 Lapua	United States	Bolt action, 3-to 6-round internal magazine or detachable 10-round magazine. Current sniper rifle of the Meytallian Self Defense Forces and used as designated marksman rifles.
Benelli M4	Combat Shotgun	12-guage	United States	6 or 8 round tube magazine. Current issued shotgun for all M.S.D.F. personnel.
FN M249 SAW	Light Machine Gun	5.56×45mm NATO	Belgium	Belt-fed, 100 round box magazine. Current standard issue light machine gun for all M.S.D.F. personnel.