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The Costavozkan Armed Forces are the branch of the Ministry of National Defense that is directly responsible for the defense of Costavozka from all threats- foreign and domestic. The mission of the Costavozkan Armed Forces is to defend the people and lands that make up Costavozka and to defend Costavozkan interests from any and all threats. The Costavozkan Armed Forces entered its current state in 1932, just months before the Second Costavozkan Revolution. While dealing with outdated (but modernized) equipment and low R&D budget, the Costavozkan Armed Forces are highly competent and adaptable. The Costavozkan Armed Forces are trained to deal with threats that have a technological edge against them. This is primarily done through hit-and-run strikes, guerilla warfare, and other unconventional means of fighting. However, it would be a mistake to believe they cannot engage in conventional warfare. The Costavozkan Armed Forces are trained to pick their methods of fighting carefully with each battle. It would be safe to say that what is lacked in technological edge is made up for by quality of fighting and the equipment itself. This does not mean there are no flaws. Costavozka lacks large amounts of long-range transportation capable of transporting large sections of the military at any one time, meaning the Costavozkan Armed Forces must stay close to home, or if sending troops abroad, must send small units one at a time. Nonetheless, the Costavozkan Armed Forces are still a force to be reckoned with. Current budget allocations for the 2020-2024 time period are as follows: Payroll (37.5%), Maintenance and Facility Upkeep (25%), Training (20%), R&D (10%), New Equipment Purchasing and Construction (5%), Supply (2.5%).

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History

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Founded in 1843, the Costavozkan Armed Forces- originally the Defense Forces of the Costavozkan Federation- has been protecting the people and lands of Costavozka for over a hundred-seventy-five years. In the early days of its existence, the Defense Forces of the Costavozkan Federation were limited in size to only ten-thousand troops and fifty ships. As the nation grew, so did the military. When San Montagna went to war with the Kingdom of Salimanasia, Asaurcmi, and Keomora in 1849, the Costavozkan Federation joined in on the side of San Montagna, with the belief that the war would be over quickly, and Costavozka would emerge victorious. Early victories reinforced this belief. With each passing month, however, victory slipped further away. In mid 1850, this became clear when the forces of both the Costavozkan Federal Army and the superior army of San Montagna were being pushed back. A desperate attempt to counter this via a blockade, but all hope of victory was lost following the Battle of the Karnali Sea on the 28th of November, 1850. With the risk of invasion looming and the possibility of Solaryia joining the war, the Costavozkan Federation recalled its troops, and eventually surrendered. The Costavozkan Federation was forced to pay reparations following this, and despite a debt crisis, kept rearming in the event of another war.

By the time of the 1st Costavozkan Revolution, the Defense Forces of the Costavozkan Federation had over one-hundred thousand troops in service and well over two hundred vessels- twenty of which were first rate ships-of-the-line. Due to this excessive spending and clear focus of external over internal policy, the people of Costavozka were unhappy with their government- a feeling that soon spread to the military. This led to the swift demise of the old Costavozkan Federation during the First Revolution- and the military backing of the newly-formed Costavozkan Peoples' Confederation- which lasted until the early 1930s. While excessive modernization occurred in the newly-formed Costavozkan Peoples' Army, the number of troops in service remained almost consistent, with only two-thousand-fifty service members in active service by 1930. During the 2nd Costavozkan Revolution, the military was split almost evenly in two between the Revolutionaries and the Counter-Revolutionaries. Despite this, the war was swift. With the victory of the Counter-Revolutionaries and the installment of a more democratic government, Costavozkan militarism began to slow. By the time of the outbreak of the First Imperial War in 1940, the Costavozkan Armed Forces were lacking both manpower and equipment for an offensive war, forcing any operations to take place as close to home as possible and with as little risk as possible. On the other hand, the Velderik Line- a massive fortification built along Costavozka’s naval borders to delay or outright prevent invasion- was nearing completion.

In Mid 1940, Solaryia launched attacks on Raedlon and on large portions of the Mesder with the intent of invasion and occupation. Costavozka was one of those first targets. In the initial assault New Edevar was put under siege, taking Costavozka by surprise. After several days of siege, submarines from the Costavozkan Navy- in coordination with the defenses of the Velderik Line- break the siege, however, portions of Costavozka are already under Solaryí control. In an attempt to subjugate Costavozka, a blockade is formed by Solaryí forces. To counter the threat of further invasion, the Costavozkan Army engaged in a trench warfare campaign with Solaryí ground forces, mines were placed along the occupied coastline, and submarine patrol-raid missions were made frequent. A year later, full mobilization was reached. Following a rather disastrous naval battle, the decision is made to switch to a mainly submarine based fleet. As time went on, it became clear that Solaryí forces were overstretched, and the Free Powers were making quick work of it, with increased submarine raid frequency and plans to push Solaryí forces out of the Mesder. By Mid 1944, the Free Powers had pushed Solaryí forces completely out of Costavozka and most of the Mesder, and partial control of the Karnali was reestablished. In October of 1944, the forces of the Free Powers had landed in Raedlon to liberate the island, but this stalled out until Spring 1945. Solaryia made several attempts to disrupt supply lines in the Summer of 1945, but these were unsuccessful, and in Late 1946, the Imperial War had ended.

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Structure

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Branches

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The Costavozkan Armed Forces are certainly unique, in terms of branches and their roles. The Costavozkan Air Corps (officially The Air Forces of the People's Republic of Costavozka) is the branch of the Costavozkan Armed Forces which is responsible for maintaining air superiority over combat zones, as well as aiding in the deployment of troops, management of air-based logistics, and providing direct support for troops on the ground and in the air. The Costavozkan Navy (officially The Naval Forces of the People's Republic of Costavozka) is the branch responsible for maintaining naval dominance, keeping the coastline safe, maritime law enforcement in Costavozka's territorial waters, aiding vessels in distress, and managing naval-based logistics. The Costavozkan Army (officially The Ground Forces of the People's Republic of Costavozka) is the branch of the Costavozkan Armed Forces which is responsible for- among other things- ground combat, patrolling Costavozka's land borders and the enforcement of border policies, ground-based logistics, the upkeep and construction of military facilities, the operations and security of said facilities.

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The Costavozkan Air Corps- which is technically a sub-unit of the Costavozkan Army- is the smallest of the three branches, with 3,302 personnel and 370 aircraft. 749 of those personnel are aircraft crew. The Costavozkan Navy is the next smallest, with 9,064 personnel, 44 aircraft, and 51 ships. Of this, 7,876 are assigned to ships, with the remaining 1,188 being land-based support personnel. The Costavozkan Army is the largest of the three main branches with a total of 563,427 personnel and 2,125 ground vehicles. Of the 563,427 personnel, 366,600 are assigned to the Infantry Corps, 112,050 are in the Military Internal Security Corps, 56,025 are in the Tactical Planning Corps, 11,000 are assigned to the Mechanized Infantry Corps (all APCs), 9,750 are assigned to the Mobile Infantry Corps (325 trucks), 2,900 are assigned to the Logistics and Transport Corps (625 trucks), 1,750 are a part of a unit of Special Forces, 1,350 are a part of to the Mobile Artillery Corps (all mobile artillery), 450 are assigned to the Armored Combat Corps (all tanks), 237 are in High Command, and finally, 175 are a part of the Drone Program (all drones).

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Personnel

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Chain of Command

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All ranks are organized from lowest to high.
Names are English versions of the actual rank title.

Uniform Guide

Order of Battle
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Structure
ORBAT

Training

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The training process for members of the Costavozkan Armed Forces technically begins the moment that an individual signs up for a branch of service, at which point they are considered applicants. The first thing an applicant does is fill out a 10-page test to see where their mental ability level is, followed by a physical fitness test and a medical and psychological exam (known as a Mental, Physical, Medical, and Psychological Exam— the 2MP Exam), two months prior to officially starting their training. If the applicant meets the minimum standards, they are then able to proceed to basic training two months after the exam date to allow for processing of the exam and the return of the orders (proceed to training or return to civilian life) to the applicant. Should the exam be accepted, the applicant is to quarantine for the two weeks prior to arrival at camp. An applicant who has at least an Associate's Degree (2-year college) is eligible to be an officer.

There are four (4) camps for basic training, one for each command sector. This is not by branch, due to basic training being universal. Transport to one of the training camps is provided by the state- usually in form of a bus departing from a recruitment center. Applicants are not permitted to bring anything to the camp except a set of casual clothing, a set of formal wear, glasses/contacts, no more than two (2) books, and five (5) photographs. Any religious books or clothing does not apply to the limitations, so long as it can fit in a small backpack. An applicant, upon arrival at the camp, is immediately registered as a recruit, receives a recruit ID card, a field uniform, a dress uniform, and a rucksack. The recruit is then given a haircut to conform to military standards (exemptions are given for religious reasons) and are assigned a barracks and unit before basic training begins. There are three parts to the basic training course. The first is the conditioning phase, which prepares the recruit for military life. This involves familiarization with military policies, terms, and way of life, as well as establishing discipline and respect in the recruits. Drills and team-building exercises also occur later on during this phase, which lasts a month. The second phase is the physical fitness phase, which conditions the recruits for the more physically demanding advanced schooling that is received after basic training. Also included is basic firearms training. In all, this phase usually lasts a month. The third phase is refinement. This goes back over everything previously covered to ensure proficiency in those skills. After the completion of basic training, the recruits are sent off to the respective schools for their branch. It is at this time they are known as trainees.

There are six (6) different schools for specialized training. This is two (2) for each branch- one (1) school for officers and one (1) for enlisted. Schools of the same branch are located within the same training complexes, but the buildings are separated, as are the facilities and classrooms. Each branch has numerous courses to offer trainees- far too numerous to expand on here- that are taught to trainees after the first introductory month. The time for schooling and the exact duration varies, but the shortest time being two months for infantry and the longest being six years for a Marine Nuclear Power Officer (which are activated in the first year, but technically still in training). Upon the completion of schooling, trainees are officially entered into active service.

Equipment

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Note: All equipment types are referred to by their OAD (Official Abbreviated Designation). This may be different than what they appear under in our equipment records lists.

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Equipment and Firearms List
Vehicle List
Ordinance List

Loadouts- Aircraft (TBA)
Loadouts- Infantry (TBA)

Ground Vehicles

ITEM OAD	NUMBER IN SERVICE	ACTIVE	RESERVE
ATC-10	600	400	200
ICVW-8	500	250	250
IFVT-3	500	250	250
LCVW-7	150	100	50
MBT-22	140	100	40
SK-05	20	20	0
MRAU-4	750	250	500
MRAU-11	100	100	0
MAAU-20	125	125	0
SPAD-1	100	100	0
RTLU-17A	50	50	0
RTLU-17B	50	50	0
LSV-18	650	350	300
LSV-09	300	150	150

Air Vehicles

ITEM OAD	NUMBER IN SERVICE	ACTIVE	RESERVE
FI-21	120	100	20
FI-35	60	60	0
AF-26 (Alavi)	48	48	0
P.92 Kestrel 2	42 (+14 on order)	42	0
P.123 Falcon Tranche One	16	16	0
T-17	100	50	50
GT-24	50	50	0
LCAS-8	32	32	0
UCA-001	20	15	5
SAA-147	50	30	20
P-36 (Amsel)	8	8	0
CVC Dragonfly	16	8	8
E-12 Airguard (Amsel)	4	4	0
SAA-124	10	5	5

Naval Vessels

CLASS	NUMBER IN SERVICE	ACTIVE	RESERVE
Project 72	8	6	2
Project 122	2	2	0
Project 74	2	2	0
Project 63	8	4	4
Argus-class	8	8	0
Project 89	8	6	2
Project 73	12	6	6
Project 90	4	4	0
Project 901	2	2	0
Project 701	1	1	0
Project 42	4	2	2
Project 92	8	4	4
Moamik-class	8	8	0
Marique-class	2	2	0

WMDs

TYPE	TONS IN STOCKPILE
CS Gas	500
Chlorine Gas	50

IMPORTANT NOTICE (FOR TWI)

It should be noted that while a vast majority of Costavozka's missiles and aircraft are nuclear capable, Costavozka does not own nuclear weapons.

It should also be noted that Costavozka prefers to refrain from the use of WMDs, and as such there are several things to note. Costavozka prefers to use thermobaric or incendiary (napalm) weapons when standard (high-explosive) weapons don't seem to cut it (for whatever reason, whether they're ineffective or don't get the message across, during shock-and-awe missions). Thermobaric weapons are often reserved for high-value and/or strengthened targets, due to their intense and "unusually cruel" nature (as they are deemed by the Ministry of National Defense). However as such is true, such use cases are rare, and high-explosive weapons are the most frequently used weapon. The use of WMDs is heavily controlled and the WMDs themselves aren't even deployed to the battlefield to be readied except under specific circumstances.

There are several things that have been publicly acknowledged by the Ministry of National Defense that would receive an "elevated military response". An "elevated military response" is considered to be the use of shock-and-awe tactics (mass bombardment), incendiary weapons, thermobaric weapons, or- in very rare cases- the use of WMDs. This list includes, but is not limited to:

• Attacking unarmed civilians or non-fortified civilian centers

• Attacking hospitals/hospital ships/medical stations (this often results in the use of thermobaric weapons)

• Attacking prisoners-of-war or those who are surrendering

• The use of WMDs on military targets (this often results in the use of thermobaric weapons)

• The use of WMDs on civilians/civilian centers (this often results in the use of WMDs or the mass use of thermobaric weapons)

Doctrine and Tactics

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Ground

Naval

Air

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