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capabilities and development of the defence system, as well as protection of the lasting interest, participation, assistance, and cooperation in protecting the vital interests of the Republic of Macedonia. This refers to optimal, and in accordance with the possibilities and needs, equipped and prepared armed forces, as well as adequately prepared civil defence employees to respond to the risks and threats to the security of the Republic of Macedonia.
ARM, as an element of national security, is organized, prepared, and trained to conduct armed struggle and combat, as well as other activities, for the realization of its constitutional function to defend the country.13
13 Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. (2001). Law on Defence, Official Gazette of RM
№.42/2001 p.9
Commission for Supervision of communication of the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defence
Military Security and Intelligence Service
Ministry of Defence Ministry of Interior
Armed Forces of the Republic of Macedonia Crises Management Protection and Recue Directorate Administration for Security and Counter Intelligence
Public Security
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
President of the Republic of Macedonia Government of the Republic of Macedonia Intelligence Agency Security Council Security and Defence Commission
Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia
ARM is organized so as to perform doctrinal tasks set by the Defence Strategy of the Republic of Macedonia, primarily for the preservation of the territorial integrity and independence of the country.
The armed forces are comprised of branches and services, organized in units, commands, headquarters and institutions14. In accordance with the capabilities and purpose, they are grouped in combat forces, forces of combat support, and forces of combat-service support. The General Staff of the armed forces of the Republic of Macedonia performs operational and professional tasks in the process of planning, organizing, preparing, and commanding of the armed forces in their entirety or parts of them, in the process of performing tasks arising from strategic defence missions.
ARM, as the armed forces of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, with its active duty and reserve forces, is organized, prepared, and trained to conduct armed struggle and combat, as well as other activities for realization of its constitutional role and function to defend the Republic of Macedonia, as well as for participation in missions and tasks for defending and keeping peace and security, and antiterrorist actions in the country and abroad, in collaboration with or as part of the collective security and defence of NATO, EU, the Partnership for Peace.15
Based on the assessment of future security threats, risks, and challenges to national security of the Republic of Macedonia, the Strategy defines strategic defence missions and guidelines for their implementation, gives a vision for development of the capabilities of the Ministry of Defence and ARM, and identifies the necessary resources for maintenance and development of the defence system.16 The following priorities, missions and tasks of ARM are planned in accordance with the estimated security threats in the realization of the permanent, vital, and important interests of the Republic of Macedonia:
1) Monitoring and anti-aircraft protection of national airspace and connection to the NATO Integrated Air Defence System;
2) Participation in international arrangements (multilateral, regional and bilateral) for patrolling the national airspace;
14 Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. (2001). Law on Defence, Official Gazette of RM
№.42/2001
15 Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Macedonia. (2012). White paper of Defence, Ministry of
Defence, Skopje, p.35
16 President of the Republic of Macedonia (2010) Defence Strategy, Official Gazette of RM, №. 30,
p. 1
ROLE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA (ARM) IN THE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Figure 2. Ministry of Defence and the armed forces in the system of National Security
2. Missions and Tasks of ARM in the National Security System
National defence is aimed at continued enhancing of the defence capabilities and development of the defence system, as well as protection of the lasting interest, participation, assistance, and cooperation in protecting the vital interests of the Republic of Macedonia. This refers to optimal, and in accordance with the possibilities and needs, equipped and prepared armed forces, as well as adequately prepared civil defence employees to respond to the risks and threats to the security of the Republic of Macedonia.ARM, as an element of national security, is organized, prepared, and trained to conduct armed struggle and combat, as well as other activities, for the realization of its constitutional function to defend the country.13
13 Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. (2001). Law on Defence, Official Gazette of RM
№.42/2001 p.9
Commission for Supervision of communication of the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defence
Military Security and Intelligence Service
Ministry of Defence Ministry of Interior
Armed Forces of the Republic of Macedonia Crises Management Protection and Recue Directorate Administration for Security and Counter Intelligence
Public Security
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
President of the Republic of Macedonia Government of the Republic of Macedonia Intelligence Agency Security Council Security and Defence Commission
Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia
ARM is organized so as to perform doctrinal tasks set by the Defence Strategy of the Republic of Macedonia, primarily for the preservation of the territorial integrity and independence of the country.
The armed forces are comprised of branches and services, organized in units, commands, headquarters and institutions14. In accordance with the capabilities and purpose, they are grouped in combat forces, forces of combat support, and forces of combat-service support. The General Staff of the armed forces of the Republic of Macedonia performs operational and professional tasks in the process of planning, organizing, preparing, and commanding of the armed forces in their entirety or parts of them, in the process of performing tasks arising from strategic defence missions.
ARM, as the armed forces of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, with its active duty and reserve forces, is organized, prepared, and trained to conduct armed struggle and combat, as well as other activities for realization of its constitutional role and function to defend the Republic of Macedonia, as well as for participation in missions and tasks for defending and keeping peace and security, and antiterrorist actions in the country and abroad, in collaboration with or as part of the collective security and defence of NATO, EU, the Partnership for Peace.15
Based on the assessment of future security threats, risks, and challenges to national security of the Republic of Macedonia, the Strategy defines strategic defence missions and guidelines for their implementation, gives a vision for development of the capabilities of the Ministry of Defence and ARM, and identifies the necessary resources for maintenance and development of the defence system.16 The following priorities, missions and tasks of ARM are planned in accordance with the estimated security threats in the realization of the permanent, vital, and important interests of the Republic of Macedonia:
1) Monitoring and anti-aircraft protection of national airspace and connection to the NATO Integrated Air Defence System;
2) Participation in international arrangements (multilateral, regional and bilateral) for patrolling the national airspace;
14 Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. (2001). Law on Defence, Official Gazette of RM
№.42/2001
15 Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Macedonia. (2012). White paper of Defence, Ministry of
Defence, Skopje, p.35
16 President of the Republic of Macedonia (2010) Defence Strategy, Official Gazette of RM, №. 30,
p. 1
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3) Supporting police and other public institutions in the process of protection of critical national infrastructure, and supporting in coping with consequences in case of terrorist attacks;
4) Supporting public institutions in case of natural disasters and epidemics, technological and other crises;
5) Rapid deployment of credible forces in multinational joint operations led by NATO, away from national territory, and in NATO collective defence operations; 6) Effective command and control in accordance with the requirements of the NATO concept on networking and protected communication and information capabilities;
7) Effective military intelligence and reconnaissance in support of ARM expeditionary operations;
8) Logistics sustainability of deployed national contingents, including capabilities for joining multinational logistics;
9) Role 2 Medical support of deployed contingents;
10) Survival and protection of forces in close combat and CBRN threats; 11) Defence of forces from improvised explosive devices (IEDs);
12) Conducting operations in complex geographical and climate conditions, including extreme hot and dry conditions;
13) Operations in an urban environment;
14) Training of all units, particularly deployable capabilities in accordance with the NATO doctrine and procedures pertaining to command and control, and joint and combined land operations;
15) Developing the capabilities of civil-military cooperation;
16) Contributing to the broad spectrum of peace-support operations led by UN, NATO, EU, and coalitions;
17) Contributing to the NATO military structures; 18) Multilateral and bilateral defence cooperation.17
17 Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Macedonia. (2012). White paper of Defence, Ministry of
Defence, Skopje