The Armed Forces of Montevento (Italian: Forze Armate di Montevento, also named as the FF.AA. di Montevento), refer to the national military defense forces of the country of Montevento. It is one of the smallest military forces in the world, with its different branches having varied functions. Since 1895 it has been an all-volunteer force and has a current strength of approximately 5.950 professional soldiers, 2.625 recruits and 1.225 armed civilians.

The FF.AA. di Montevento consist of a total of four branches; the Corpo dei Carabinieri (National Gendarmerie) with 4.809 members, the Esercito Nazionale (National Army) with 2.562, the Marina Nazionale (National Navy) with 1.635 and the Aeronautica Militare (Air Force) with 854, all of which are subordinated to the Doge of the Republic through the Minister of Defense, position held by Mr. Emiliano De Simone since 2019.

Currently, the armed forces of Montevento are mainly used for performing ceremonial duties; patrolling borders; mounting guard at government buildings; and assisting police in major criminal cases or for the defense and protection of the Doge of the Republic, foreign diplomats and foreign heads of state. The Monteventani armed forces also actively participate in peacekeeping missions around the world.

Due to the pacifist nature of the Government of Montevento, the Republic has repeled its right to declare war to foreign nations, being one of the few states in the world with a clausule on its constitution forbidding the declaration of wars or participation on aggressive campaigns, being only able to use military force in case of a direct aggression against Montevento itself or one of its allies.

In 2006 the National Council of Montevento passed a law considerably decreasing the funding of the armed forces (which by law now cannot exceed the 0,5% of the GDP), together with limiting the maximum possible amount of active personnel that the FF.AA. di Montevento can have at times of peace, reducing it to just 9.000 people (not including administrative personnel or unarmed personnel). This was done as an attempt to further demilitarise the country and reduce costs.

• REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE ARMED FORCES

⠀⠀⠀• Be a Monteventani citizen (Natural or legal).
⠀⠀⠀• Speak, write and read Italian (or Spanish) fluently.
⠀⠀⠀• Be between the ages of 18-34.
⠀⠀⠀• Have at least 9 years of education completed.
⠀⠀⠀• Take and pass the Armed Forces Medical Aptitude Test.
⠀⠀⠀• Take and pass the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude and Knowledge Test.
⠀⠀⠀• Have completed standard police training (Corpo dei Carabinieri only)

According to law N° 17.856 approved by the National Council on December 7, 2001, it is forbidden to deny an applicant to the Armed Forces of Montevento for its sexual orientation, ethnicity or gender, providing they fulfil all previously mentioned requirements.

• BENEFITS OF THE ARMED FORCES

Due to the risk that a job in the Armed Forces might entail, the State of Montevento guarantees the following benefits to the personnel:

⠀⠀⠀• Steady Income: Personnel of the Armed Forces receive a monthly payment according to their position and roles.
⠀⠀⠀• Training: The Armed Forces offer a large number of practical and theoretical courses at the National Military School that ⠀⠀⠀⠀can be taken by any member of the armed forces (including women), according to their aptitude, physical abilities, ⠀⠀⠀⠀motivation and determination.
⠀⠀⠀• Health Care: All personnel of the Armed Forces is entitled to receive all services of the INSP - National Institute of Public ⠀⠀⠀⠀Health for free.
⠀⠀⠀• Education: All members of the Armed Forces are allowed to continue studying while being part of the FF.AA. di ⠀⠀⠀⠀Montevento. The State does offer help to cover education costs (materials, books, special courses, etc) for students of the ⠀⠀⠀⠀Public University of Montevento.

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The Corpo dei Carabinieri is a military component with jurisdiction in civil law enforcement. Its members are full-time and have responsibility for the protection of citizens and their property, and for the preservation of law and order. It usually works closely together with the Civil Police Force (Corpo di Polizia Civile) and only intervenes when major use of force is required to bring order back due to severe subversive acts, terrorist attacks or similar events occur. They provide a more disciplined force whose military capabilities make them more capable of dealing with armed groups and with all types of violence.

They are also usually used for ceremonial duties, such as mounting guard to the Constitution of Montevento in the Palazzo Legislativo and guarding other government buildings such as the Palazzo Bertolotti (seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or the Palazzo Vecchio (seat of the Dogeship of the Republic).

The Corpo dei Carabinieri also have the duty to protect the Doge of the Republic and his family, both in Montevento and abroad, as well as providing protection for foregin Head of States while at Montevento and for diplomatic staff. They may also be deployed at peacekeeping missions abroad.

• UNITS OF THE CORPO DEI CARABINIERI

❖ Unità Mobile dei Carabinieri: The Mobile Unit is specialised in riot control and repression of violent insurgencies.

❖ Unità di Pattuglia dei Carabinieri: The Patrol Unit is tasked with the continuous patrolling of public places that could become a possible target for criminals due to the presence of large masses of people in them (events, protests, marches, etc.)

❖ Unità Speciale dei Carabinieri: The Special Unit is an elite group created to deal with organised crime, major subversion, terrorism and more complex types of crime.

❖ Guardia d'onore: The Guard of Honor is responsible for the protection of the Doge of the Republic and foreign diplomats or heads of state, as well as guarding government buildings. They may be seen patrolling occasionally.

❖ Corazzieri: Cavalry units used for patrolling parks and open spaces. Also used for ceremonial events.

EQUIPMENT *
► MAIN PATROL VEHICLES
	Off-road mini SUV	Suzuki Jimny JB74W (45 Units)	Incorporated in August, 2019	Used by: Unità di Pattuglia dei Carabinieri Guardia d'onore
	Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)	GEM e2 (90 Units)	Incorporated in September, 2017	Used by: Unità di Pattuglia dei Carabinieri Guardia d'onore
	Mid-size SUV	Land Rover Defender 110 (120 Units)	Incorporated in January, 1997	Used by: Unità di Pattuglia dei Carabinieri Unità Mobile dei Carabinieri Guardia d'onore
	Compact car	Alfa Romeo 159 (300 Units)	Incorporated in November, 2006	Used by: All Units of the Corpo dei Carabinieri
► HELICOPTERS
	Light utility helicopter	Robinson R44 (15 Units)	Incorporated in April, 2003	Used by: Unità di Pattuglia dei Carabinieri Unità Mobile dei Carabinieri
► TACTICAL VEHICLES
	Tactical SUV	Iveco VM90P (80 Units)	Incorporated in September, 2001	Used by: Unità Mobile dei Carabinieri Unità Speciale dei Carabinieri Guardia d'onore
	Infantry mobility vehicle	Iveco LVM (100 Units)	Incorporated in October, 2003	Used by: Unità Mobile dei Carabinieri Unità Speciale dei Carabinieri
► WEAPONS
	Semi-automatic pistol	Beretta 92	Incorporated in February, 1998	Used by: All Units of the Corpo dei Carabinieri (standard service arm)
	Submachine gun	Beretta M12	Incorporated in March, 1977	Used by: Unità Mobile dei Carabinieri Unità Speciale dei Carabinieri Guardia d'onore
	Assault rifle	Beretta ARX160	Incorporated in December, 2010	Used by: Unità Mobile dei Carabinieri Unità Speciale dei Carabinieri Guardia d'onore
	Semi-automatic sniper rifle	Heckler & Koch PSG1	Incorporated in May, 1990	Used by: Unità Mobile dei Carabinieri Unità Speciale dei Carabinieri

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The National Army of Montevento (Italian: Esercito Nazionale di Montevento) is the land-based component of the Armed Forces of Montevento. Unlike the Corpo dei Carabinieri, the Esercito Nazionale does not have civil law jurisdiction and cannot intervene in civil matters.

Nowdays, the Esercito mostly participates of peacekeeping missions abroad or performs minor tasks in the Monteventani territories, such as the protection of voting centres during elections, guarding prisons of high security level and providing support to the people of Montevento when natural disasters happen, being responsible for conducting high risk rescues, evacuations and other maneuvers in support of other authorities such as the Fire Department and Police Department.

According to the Monteventani laws, their official mission is "Protect the territorial integrity of the Republic as a whole, its symbols and ideals, ensuring the sovereignty of the nation and its people, as well as provide support during times of war or calamities to those who have previously shown support to the Republic."

The army is under civilian control, with the Doge of the Republic, Christian Saavedra as Commander-in-Chief. The Minister of Defense oversees all army operations. The professional head of the army is the Chief of Defense, position currently held by General Paolo Renna, who answers to the minister.

• COMPANIES OF THE ESERCITO NAZIONALE

The Escercito Nazionale has a total of around 2.562 members, organised in four Compagnie (Companies):

❖ Compagnia A: The company consists of a command element and three reconnaissance platoons of four sections each, plus a command section.

❖ Compagnia B: Made up of three tank cavalry troops and a mechanized infantry troop. Prepared to fight armoured combat vehicles.

❖ Compagnia C: It is the educational unit of the Army, providing various educational courses for personnel to take in preparation for advancement. It also prepares volunteer soldiers for the return to civilian life.

❖ Compagnia D: It is the main military training unit of the National Army, with instruction given in basic soldiering, driving and physical training.

EQUIPMENT *
► BATTLE TANKS
	Main battle tank	T-55 (12 Units)	Incorporated in September, 1988	Used by: Campagnia B, C and D
	Light tank	M24 Chaffee (7 Units)	Incorporated in October, 1989	Used by: Campagnia B, C and D
	Light tank	M41 Walker Bulldog (35 Units) (26 operational)	Incorporated in January, 1988	Used by: Campagnia B, C and D
► OTHER VEHICLES
	Light armored car (HMMWV)	M1151 (90 Units)	Incorporated in September, 1979	Used by: Campagnia A, B, C and D
	Armored Scout Car	EE-3 Jararaca (45 Units)	Incorporated in September, 2001	Used by: Campagnia A, C and D
	Armoured personnel carrier	Condor (55 Units)	Incorporated in October, 2016	Used by: Campagnia A, C and D
	Infantry mobility vehicle	GAZ-3937 (40 Units)	Incorporated in March, 2007	Used by: Campagnia A, B, C and D
	Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher	RM-70 (2 Unit)	Incorporated in December, 1990	Used by: Campagnia B, C and D

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The National Navy (Italian: Marina Nazionale) is the Navy of the Republic of Montevento. The navy consist of a total of 7 main ships and several other smaller vessels, with about 1.635 active personnel.

According to the laws of the Republic, "The National Navy, as an integral member of the Armed Forces, shares its mission to defend the Constitution and the laws of the state, its territorial integrity and the exercise of its authority and maritime police, in order to contribute to the defense of the honor, independence and peace of the Republic."

Currently, the main functions of the navy are the protection of Monteventani waters and controlling the entry of ships illegally to them, which has been a considerable problem due to illegal fishing. The navy also fulfils functions of search and rescue of sunken ships or with damages and provides assistance to any civil ship that could be in some kind of problem.

Throughout its history, the navy has never been actively involved in any war combat, but has participated in special missions to search for damaged ships led by other allied countries and also joint maneuvers.

• SECTIONS OF THE MARINA NAZIONALE

The Monteventani navy has four main sections: the Fleet Command, the Coast Guard, the Materiel Directorate, and the Personnel Directorate.

❖ Fleet Command: It is in charge of most of the actual ships of the fleet, the marines, and the naval aviation bases and aircraft. Most of the Monteventani fleet is based at the Alcadell Port in the Province of Fiume D'Oro.

❖ Coast Guard: The Coast Guard administers the modest Monteventani merchant marine and naval registry. It is responsible for patrolling the coasts of the country, to carry out search and rescue operations and the protection of the marine environment.

❖ Materiel Directorate: The Naval Materiel Directorate preserves and repairs naval equipment, in addition to administering the fleet arsenal and directing hydrological and meteorological studies.

❖ Personnel Directorate: The Personnel Directorate is concerned with human resources and particularly the administration of the Monteventani Naval Academy.

EQUIPMENT *
► DESTROYERS	CLASS	SHIPS	COMMISSIONED
	MEKO 360H2 destroyer	SRM-01 Ammiraglio Brown SRM-02 San Filippo	September 1983⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ September 1983	Used by: ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀Fleet Command⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀
► PATROL SHIPS
	Gowind-class corvette	SRM-P4 Speranza	March 2019	Used by: Fleet Command Coast Guard
	Cape-class patrol boat	SRM-P6 Orizzonte SRM-P7 Atlantico	January 1990 January 1990	Used by: Coast Guard
	Ponta Magotes patrol boat	SRM-P9 Veloce	December 1999	Used by: Coast Guard
► AUXILIARY SHIPS
	Fehmarn-class tug	SRM-A1 Fedele SRM-A2 Libre SRM-A4 Albero	November 1991 December 1991 October 2001	Used by: Coast Guard

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The Air Force (Italian: Aeronautica Militare) is one of the four main branches of the Armed Forces of Montevento under the Monteventani Ministry of Defense. It was founded in 1953 by orders of the Doge of the Republic when the Military Aviation Academy (Accademia per l'Aviazione Militare) was formed at a small airport 50 km from San Giovanni.

According to Monteventani laws, the mission of the Air Force is "To defend the honor, the independence, and the peace of the Republic, the integrity of its territory, its constitution and its laws. To be an exemplary Air Force, though small according to the possibilities of the country, with a high degree of professionalism and skill, with modern and suitable equipment, capable of dissuasion and being a pride to the nation."

The Aeronautica Militare is the smallest of all the branches of the Armed Forces, with only around 854 active personnel, however, it is the only branch growing in size, also receiving an increasing budget, while the rest loose members yearly due to the demilitarisation efforts of the Government.

The Air Force is currently involved in search and rescue missions, disaster assistance, and transportation to remote locations within the country, such as the small towns and villages found in the south of the country, where access is difficult due to the dense rainforest covering the zone.

• BRIGADES AND SUPPORT GROUPS OF THE AIR FORCE

The Monteventani Air Force has three main brigades and various support groups:

❖ Brigade I: It is the oldest of all the brigades. It is composed of the Transport Squadron and the Helicopter Squadron. The Brigade I controls and coordinates most rescue missions and usually helps with the evacuation of civilians due to natural disasters. It also performs firefighting missions.

❖ Brigade II: The second brigade is composed of the Attack Squadron, Fighter Squadron and Advanced Flight Squadron.

❖ Brigade III: The third brigade is mostly devoted to observation and liaison activities.

The Monteventani Air Force also includes Service divisions for Logistics, Communications and Computer Science, Information, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Meteorology, Health, Remote Aerospace Sensors, and Transport.