Republic Defense Forces (Sannlibo)

The Republic Defense Forces (Sannligs: Republikken Forsvaretsmarkten) are the military of the Republik of Sannlibo. They have 55.000 active personnel and 9,000 reserves. The main task is the defense of the sannlig territory and people. In addition defensive aid for allied nations or out of area operations to promote Sannlibo's interests abroad, support peacekeeping or huminatarian aid can also be part of the tasks, as long as authorised by the parliament.

The RFVM in the current formation, were established in 1949, following the 2nd Treaty of Skagerrak. They consist of the Land Forces (Landvarets), as the primary land warfare element, the Sea Forces (Marinevarets), as the principal branch for seaborne operations, the Air Forces (Luftvarets), conducting all kinds of areal operations and operating all aircraft of the sannlig military, and the Guard Forces (Gardevarets), which is responsible for the honour guards, called the Guard Rangers (Gardejaegers), the reserves (one battalion per canton) and the military police, also called Mounted Guard (Hastgardet).

Commander-in-chief is the Minister of Defence, currently Greta Petersen, however this is only the peacetime regulation, since in wartimes this role switches to the prime minister, currently Maria Jansen. All key-decisions, e.g. deployments, procurement or manpower, are made by the Minister of Defence. The soldiers themselves are sworn in allegiance to the sannlig constitution and democracy.