Ministry of Defence (Tanaau)
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| Formed | 17 November 2023 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Tanaau |
| Headquarters | Frosea |
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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the department of the Government of Tanaau responsible for implementing the government's defence policy and is the headquarters of the Armed Forces of Tanaau.
The MOD's principle objectives are to defend the Kingdom of Tanaau and its interests as well as to strengthen peace and stability. The MOD also manages the day to day running of the armed forces and overseas defence procurement.
The MOD is overseen by the Secretary of State for Defence, sometimes known as the Defence Secretary.
History
The ministry of defence is one of the oldest government ministries in Tanaau. It was established on 17 November 2023.
Ministerial Team
Ministers in the MOD are as follows:
| Minister | Office | Portfolio |
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| Vacant | Secretary of State for Defence | Overall Responsibility for the Department |
| Vacant | Minister of State for the Armed Forces | Operational Planing, Armed Forces Development |
Senior Military Officials
Chief of the Defence Staff
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) is the professional head of the Armed Forces of Tanaau and the most senior uniformed military advisor to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Defence.
The CDS is aided by the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) who deputises and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the armed services aspect of the MOD.
Both the CDS and VCDS are responsible to the MOD and Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Chiefs of Staff Committee
The Chiefs of Staff Committee is the highest governing body of the armed forces, and reports to the MOD. The body meets and discusses with the prime minister and defence secretary - advising them about military policy.
Its membership includes:
- Chief of the Defence Staff
- Vice Chief of the Defence Staff
- Chief of the General Staff - Head of the Tanaauan Army
- Chief of the Naval Staff - Head of the Royal Tanaauan Navy
- Chief of the Air Staff - Head of the Royal Tanaauan Air Force
Defence Policy
The MOD is charged with implementing government defence policy.
Defence policy includes:
- Maintained Defence and Security of Tanaau
- Providing Deterrents
- Strategic Intelligence
- Help Provide Intermicronational Security
- Help Provide Security to Allied States
- Provide Humanitarian Aid
- Conduct Strike Operations
- Conduct Operations to Provide Stability
- Conduct Major Combat Operations