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	Overview of Department of Defence and the Defence Forces
		The Defence Act, 1954 (which is the principal statute providing for the regulation of the Defence Forces) provides that it shall be lawful for the Government to raise and maintain Defence Forces.
		Section 17 of the Defence Act, 1954 provides that, under the direction of the President, the military command of and all executive functions and administrative powers in relation to the Defence Forces, including the power to delegate command and authority are exercised by the Government through and by the Minister for Defence.
		The effect of this arrangement is to have the Chief of Staff responsible for the performance of the Defence Forces and the sole reporting officer to the Minister in respect of the discharge of military staff duties at Defence Forces Headquarters.
	www.defence.ie /defence/defence.nsf/e725eabd55911b0fc12567c50046cf28/3be8dd503ea3f97680256aff003d5790?OpenDocument (2982 words)

	Irish Defence Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Irish Defence Forces are the army, navy and air force of the Republic of Ireland.
		The Defence Forces trace their origins to the Irish Volunteers founded in 1913.
		The Defence Forces strongly object to this usage [1].
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Irish_Defence_Forces (863 words)

	Finnish Defence Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Finnish Defence Forces (Finnish Puolustusvoimat; Swedish Försvarsmakten) consist of 34,700 people in uniform (27,300 army, 3,000 navy, and 4,400 air force).
		The Finnish Defence Forces are under the command of the Chief of Defence, who is directly subordinate to the President of the Republic in matters related to the military command.
		At the moment (February 2006) the Chief of Defence is Admiral Juhani Kaskeala.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Finnish_Defence_Forces (988 words)

	Seetal's Indian Defence Information
		The Coast Guard was constituted as an armed force of the Union in 1978 under the Coast Guard Act to protect the maritime and other national interests in the maritime zones of India, covering an area of approximately 28 lakh (2.8 million) sq km.
		The force, which is headed by Director General Coast Guard, is functioning under the effective control of the Ministry of Defence.
		Defence Research and Develoment Organisation (DRDO) was established in 1958 by amalagamating Defence Science Organisation and some of the technical development establishments.
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/3328/defence1.htm (3230 words)

	Estonian Defence Forces -
		The national defence of Estonia is conducted on the principles of civilian control inherently bound with the democratic organisation of the state.
		In peacetime the Estonian Defence Forces and the national defence organisations are led by the Commander of the Defence Forces, in wartime by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.
		The Chief of the Defence Forces and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces are appointed and released from office by the Parliament on the proposal of the President of the Republic.
	www.mil.ee /index_eng.php (563 words)

	Defence Forces Homepage
		The Defence Forces mission is: "To contribute to the security of the State by providing for the military defence of its territorial integrity and to fulfil all roles assigned by Government, through the deployment of well-motivated and effective Defence Forces."
		The mission statement identifies the core activity of the Defence Forces, points to a diverse range of additional tasks, which may be assigned by Government, and emphasises the importance of Defence Forces’ personnel and the need for a flexible operational capacity....
		In the last five years the Defence Forces has contracted over 100 charter aircraft to deploy our personnel and equipment to various missions throughout the world and this is the first time a delay of this timeframe has taken place.
	www.military.ie (358 words)

	Security and defence policy
		The goal of Finland's defence is to guarantee the country's independence, secure the livelihood of its citizens, prevent Finnish territory from being seized and secure the functioning of the state leadership.
		Credible national defence is the best way to guarantee that Finnish territory will not become the object of military speculation, or that a war will not result from the threat of military force in even minor crises.
		The Chief of Defence leads the Defence Forces, which are responsible for securing the territorial integrity of the country, and the defence of the nation and its military preparedness in general.
	virtual.finland.fi /finfo/english/security.html (1541 words)

	The Effects of Including Gay and Lesbian Soldiers in the Australian Defence Forces: Appraising the Evidence \| Michael ...
		As a result of a number of external and internal pressures, in 1992 the Defence Forces issued a new directive that lifted the remaining ban on homosexual service by specifying uniform rules of appropriate and inappropriate sexual conduct that applied equally to both heterosexual and homosexual interactions.
		Australian Defence Forces representatives were chosen by asking academic, non-governmental, and policy experts for suggested contacts who were knowledgeable about the military's policy on homosexuality, and then using snowball identification techniques to identify other interview subjects.
		Although Sidoti had little authority to force organizations to change their practices, he was responsible for investigating complaints and suggesting legislative reforms to minimize and eliminate discrimination in Australia.
	www.palmcenter.org /publications/dadt/the_effects_of_including_gay_and_lesbian_soldiers_in_the_australian_defence_forces_appraising_the_evidence (10813 words)

	Israel Defence Forces (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Israel Defence Forces (Hebrew: צבא הגנה לישראל Tsva Haganah Le-Israel, often abbreviated צה"ל Tsahal) is the name of Israel's armed forces (army, air force and navy).
		The predecessors to the IDF were the Haganah (in particular, its operative detachmen, the Palmach) and the British armed forces, in particular the Jewish Brigade that fought during World War II.
		However, the terror of 2002 and the "Passover Massacre" forced the IDF to enter cities and refugees camps and engage in urban warfare.
	usapedia.com /i/israel-defence-forces.html (1990 words)

	Estonian Defence Forces - Chronology
		The league started its legal activities under the leadership of Major General Põdder, from 14 April the Defence League was headed by Eduard Alwer and from 30 October until the end of the war by Colonel Juhan Unt.
		As of 23 December 1918 the Commander of the Defence League became subordinated to the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.
		The Air Defence Staff was created with 3 single air defence battalions subordinated to it: the Flying School, the Flying Base and the Air Defence Artillery Staff.
	www.mil.ee /index_eng.php?s=ajalugu (1976 words)

	Ministry of Defence of RB - News
		On November 30, 2005 Colonel Sergei Lemeshevsky was appointed the Commander of the North-Western Operational-Tactical Command of the Air Forces and Air Defence of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus under the Decree by President of the Republic of Belarus.
		On November 4, 2005 Minister of Defence of the Republic of Belarus Colonel-General Leonid Maltsev met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lithuanian Republic to Belarus Petras Vaitekiunas.
		Minister of Defence of the Republic of Belarus Colonel-General Leonid Maltsev met with the Armenian delegation.
	www.mod.mil.by /news_eng.html (9352 words)

	Defence Forces Service Act (consolidated text April 2003)
		The period during which a regular member of the Defence Forces shall be assigned to the reserve or his or her rank is demoted pursuant to the procedure provided for in this Act or the Disciplinary Measures in Defence Forces Act shall not be included in the period of service for the rank.
		A member of the medical committee of the Defence Resources Agency or the medical committee of the Defence Forces shall not be a member of the central medical committee of the Ministry of Defence at the same time and shall not review a challenge filed against an earlier decision made with his or her participation.
		The Minister of Defence shall establish, by a regulation, not later than by 15 October, the term of call-up of persons eligible to be drafted for compulsory military service and the division of such persons, expressed in numbers, between the units of the Defence Forces during the second year following the issue of that regulation.
	www.legaltext.ee /text/en/X40039K9.htm (8019 words)

	Irish Defence Forces: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The minister for defence is the senior minister at the department of defence (an roinn cosanta) in the irish government....
		The air corps provides the air defence function of the irish defence forces (óglaigh na héireann), in support of the army and irish naval servicenaval...
		The irish army rangers (more formally known as the irish army ranger wing) are the special forces unit of the army division of the irish defence forces....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/ir/irish_defence_forces.htm (1244 words)

	PLA Navy Coastal Defence Forces - SinoDefence.com
		Established in the early 1950s, the PLA Navy coastal defence forces were composed primarily of shore-to-ship missile units, coastal artillery units and anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) units responsible for protecting China’s naval bases, seaports, and key coastal regions.
		The coastal defence forces played an important role in defending China’s east and southeast coastal regions against any possible amphibious assault invasion in the 1950s/60s, but its importance has decreased since the 1980s as the PLA Navy shifted from its traditional costal defence strategy to an ‘active defence’ strategy which emphasises the ‘blue water’ capability.
		The coastal defence forces were officially established in 1950 with the opening of the Navy Coastal Artillery School in August and the creation of its first coastal artillery battalion in October.
	www.sinodefence.com /organisation/navy/coastal_defence_forces.asp (403 words)

	The Finnish Defence Forces: Conscript
		The Defence Command is being reformed in order for it to be able to concentrate on the overall development of the Defence Forces and planning of joint-service operations.
		Subordinate to the Defence Command and as new department, the Finnish Defence Forces C4 Agency will be established and begin activities as of the beginning of the year 2007.
		The aim of the changes to the Defence Forces Materiel Command and storage functions is the discontinuation of a total of 520 tasks by 1 January 2010.
	www.mil.fi /selonteontoimeenpano/index_en.dsp (1145 words)

	The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 361 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In support of his demand, he said instead of the AFD the defence ministry should carry out all the coordination of the armed forces.
		Talking to The Daily Star after the meeting, Shawkat Ali said such a body to coordinate the defence forces was formed by the military ruler, but "a democratic government system does not need such a body, which often creates problem in the defence forces.
		He said a body named "chief of defence staff" was first formed to coordinate the defence forces during military rule after 1975.
	www.thedailystar.net /2005/06/03/d50603011813.htm (278 words)

	The Air Defence Forces Most Prominent wars
		The Air Defence Artillery fought courageously, and their assets were used as anti-aircraft and coastal artillery in addition to shooting at ground targets.
		On Jun.30th, 1970, The Air defence men established the famous Missiles Defence Line to the West of the Suez Canal, even though the official Israeli policy at that time was to deprive the Egyptian missiles net (SAM) from being established to the West of the Suez Canal.
		Air Defence forces were an effective element in enabling the Israelis from taking any action that may frustrate our troops during the first hours of the war.
	www.mmc.gov.eg /branches/airdef/f5.htm (616 words)

	Forsvarsnett: Innhold
		The economy of the Armed Forces is finally back on track after the massive 2004 deficit of NOK 900 million.
		This was announced by the Norwegian foreign minister Jonas Gahr Støre and the defence minister Anne-Grete Strøm Erichsen in parliament on 9 November.
		This autumn the Norwegian Defence sent personnel to Afghanistan, The Balkans, Sudan, Iraq, Ethiopia/Eritrea, The Middle East and The Mediterranean.
	www.mil.no /languages/english/start (585 words)

	State Defense Forces (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The state militia was last used during World War II The rise of the Naitonal Guard provided a two-fold protection, one for the state in times of emergency, and the second, for the nation in times of war.
		The establishment of the State Defense Forces allows the units to "be used within the jurisdiction concerned, as its chief exectuive (governor) considers necessary, but may not be called, or drafted in the the Armed Forces of the United States".
		Critics of the State Defense Forces complain that "ultra right wing survialists" are the main volunteers for the State Defense Forces.
	www.sonic.net /sentinel/gvcon3.html (611 words)

	Permanent Mission of Hungary to the United Nations
		In 1990 the Hungarian Army was renamed the Honvédség (literally `Homeland Defence Force`) because to Hungarians this name is synonymous with profound emotional commitment and self-sacrificing patriotism: the honvéd (literally `defender of the homeland`), ready to sacrifice his life to defend Hungary's freedom and independence, is the ideal for all Hungarian soldiers.
		The Hungarian Defence Forces foster the `honvéd` traditions of the revolution and War of Independence of 1848-49: the Battle of Pákozd, where the Hungarian Defence Force won its first victory, chasing the troops of Governor Jellacic of Croatia out of the country, is commemorated on 29 September every year.
		The main tasks of the Air Force in peacetime, crisis situations, or war are as follows: close co-operation with the ground forces to protect the sovereignty of the territory and air space of the Republic of Hungary.
	www.un.int /hungary/hdefforc.htm (3579 words)

	Tag: Defence Forces - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
		The Department of Defence says one of its officer cadets studying at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra was killed in a car crash this morning.
		A meeting of major stakeholders is expected to be held later this month to discuss a strategy to retain a major defence forces link in the Tamworth district.
		Defence Force Chief Angus Houston has announced the army will send troops overseas for eight months at a time, instead of six.
	www.abc.net.au /news/tag/defence-forces (809 words)

	Careers in Indian Defence Forces
		Nature of work in armed forces is diverse and also demands serving in most difficult terrain and weather conditions obtaining through out the country, and hence there is a need of constant physical fitness of highest order.
		Service in Armed forces requires training for war in peace time in trying conditions and sacrifice and bravery of highest order to save the pride and integrity of the nation at the time of war.
		The Indian Air Force is responsible for the air defence of the country, ensuring both offensive and defensive roles.
	members.rediff.com /hemantkumar/defenceservices.htm (1712 words)

	Defence forces staff - licences : VicRoads
		The dependants (including the spouse) of a member of the defence forces are not eligible to drive in Victoria if they have resided in Victoria for a continuous period of more than three months unless they hold a Driver Identification Document issued by the Commonwealth Department of Defence.
		The minimum age at which a Defence Force member can convert their licence or learner permit to a Victorian licence is 16 for a car learner permit, 18 for a motorcycle learner permit and 18 for a driver licence.
		Overseas defence force personnel may drive on their overseas licence, provided it remains current and is in English or is accompanied by an English translation (see Using an Interpreter or translator for more information), for the duration of their stay in Victoria.
	www.vicroads.vic.gov.au /Home/Licensing/NewResidentsVisitors/DefenceForcesStaffLicences.htm?printview=true (599 words)

	Interland Defence Forces
		In September 2001, a new citizen of the Commonwealth, Scott Noseworthy, became the first minister of national defence.
		He created the National Defence Act, 2001 to outline the roles and organization of the ministry of defence.
		In Tymaria, the IDF is under the command of the Tymarian Defence Forces (TDF), but everywhere else, it is under the direct command of the Minister of National Defence, in the Kingdom.
	www.geocities.com /idfweb (162 words)

	Global Defense Review : South African Defence
		The integration of the former combatants into a single defence force and its subsequent rationalisation and reduction to a manageable and affordable size had to be the new government's primary task.
		The exercise of downsizing and restructuring the armed forces is underway, driven by a five per cent reduction in the defence budget during the past seven years to today's level of 2.4 per cent of GDP.
		The DRWG also recognised that the Ministry of Defence, the Department of Defence and parliamentarians were stakeholders in the exercise whereas interest groups would be involved only through a consultative process "but their decisions were not seen as absolutely critical to the outcome of the project".
	www.global-defence.com /1997/SouthAfricanDefence.html (2982 words)

	People's Armed Police Border Defence Forces (Public Security Border Defence Forces) - SinoDefence.com
		The Armed Police Border Defence Forces (wujing bianfang budui) is one of the eight branches of the People’s Armed Police (PAP), responsible for the security of China’s land and sea borders.
		The Border Defence Forces is responsible for law enforcement in land border and coastal regions, preventing illegal border crossing, implementing border traffic control, preventing smuggling of goods and drugs, and preventing human trafficking.
		The Border Defence Forces was formed in June 1982, when the internal defence and border defence units in the PLA, and the armed police, fire-fighting police, and border police forces managed by the MPS were merged to form the People’s Armed Police Force.
	www.sinodefence.com /organisation/armedpolice/border-guards.asp (704 words)

	The Finnish Defence Forces
		The symposium is organised by the National Defence University in Finland, and, Finnish Society of Military Science.
		Today, the Defence Forces have started the detailed planning of the structural change which is to be implemented in the next few years.
		At the same time, the position of the Army is being strengthened through its development into a uniformly led Service similarly to that of the Navy and Air Force.
	www.mil.fi /english (231 words)

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