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{{Infobox national military
|name= Oan Defence Services
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| name               = Oan Defence Service
|image= [[Image:Oanflag.png|120px]]
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| native_name        = Kaha Kōrero Kōa
|caption= Flag of The Oan Isles.
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| image             = [[File:Oan Defence Service.jpg|175px]]
|headquarter= [[La Rochelle]]
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| alt                =
|commander-in-chiefs= [[Ese Ulua]] ([[Defender of The Oan Isles|Defender]] of [[Nation/The Oan Isles|The Oan Isles]]
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| caption           = Emblem of the Oan Defence Service
|secretary of defense= Kiahuaeni Luawuye
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| alt2              =
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| caption2          =
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| motto              = ''Haere a ku mutu''
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| founded            =
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| branches          = Oan Army <br /> Oan Navy <br /> Oan Air Force <br/>
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| headquarters      = [[La Rochelle]] (Tokapa)
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| commander-in-chief = [[Oaloanu|Oahoanu]]
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| minister    = Oahuoa Uye
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| minister_title = Minister of Defence
 
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<!-- Manpower -->
|age=18 years of age
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| age               = 18
|manpower_data=2017 est.
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| conscription       = None
|manpower_age=18–49
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| active             = 86,100
|conscription= Not in effect.
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| reserve           = Unknown
|available= approx. 60 million males and females, 18–49
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|fit= approx. 60 million males and females, 18-49
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| amount             = ♅10 billion <br /> (June 2017)
|reaching= approx. 400,000 males and females
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| percent_GDP       = 3%
|active= 150,000
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|reserve= ??? (All members of law enforcement)
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| domestic_suppliers =  
|wars= 2016 Expansion, Terrorist Takeover in Latianburg
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| foreign_suppliers = [[Kuthernburg]], [[United Kingdom]] and [[Stratarin]]
|amount= $50 billion (FY2016)
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|percent_GDP= 1.01% (FY2017)
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| history            = Refer to article
|branches= Terrestrial Defence Service, Maritime Defence Service and Aerial Defence Service
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| ranks              = Refer to article
|domestic_suppliers= [[Oan National Motor Corporation]], [[Oan National Arms Corporation]], [[Oan Aerospace Corporation]], [[Metatron Corporation]], [[Shipyards of The Oan Isles Ltd.]]
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|foreign_suppliers= [[Nation/Stratarin|Stratarin]]
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The Oan Defence Services form the military of The Oan Isles. They are responsible for the defence of Oan territory, projection of her power and protection of her allies. They are made up of three branches: the Terrestrial, Maritime and Aerial Defence Services. They are under the authority of the civilian government and within the portfolio of the Member of the National Council for Defence, Kiahuaeni Uye, while the operational head and highest ranking officer is Admiral Tukama Uataka. It is supplied by a combination of local and foreign suppliers. It is headquartered in the capital, [[La Rochelle]], and its operations are coordinated by the Joint Operations Command. The O.D.S. is an entirely volunteer force. The O.D.S. has an operating budget of 50 billion kiribs and employs 150,000 personnel.
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== Infrastructure ==
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[[File:Oanmilitarybase.jpg|thumbnail|left|Map of the distribution of military bases of the O.D.S. within Oan territory]]
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The Oan Defence Service branches have bases, stations and academies throughout the country in which they store or deploy equipment, house their troops or train their recruits. They are closed to the public except the Aerial Defence Service Base on Serenity Island, which hosts an air show once a year. The picture on the right shows the location of bases, which house regional headquarters of the branch they belong to. The headquarters of the three branches, the general staff and the joint operations command are housed in a single complex in [[La Rochelle]]. The abbreviations on the map are as follows: '''A.D.S.B''' is Aerial Defence Service Base, '''M.D.S.B.''' is Maritime Defence Service Base and '''T.D.S.B''' is Terrestrial Defence Service Base. Many of the bases perform a dual function. The Joint Special Operations Aurora HQ is a tenant at the T.D.S.B. Harmony. The Joint Special Operations Command Gondwana HQ is a tenant at the T.D.S.B. Light. The Joint Special Operations Command Yasteria HQ is a tenant at the T.D.S.B. Redemption.
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== Uniforms ==
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[[File:Oanmilitarydress.jpg|thumbnail|180px|Admiral Tukama Uataka]]
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The commissioned and non commissioned officers of the Defence Service wear standard and internationally accepted functional uniforms when in combat or on active duty. The dress uniform is quite different. The dress uniform is worn for ceremonial occassions and has elements to represent the following things: the rank of the officer, tribe and branch the officer is from and the monarch at the time. The costume varies immensely. Feathers in the hair represent the highest officers, a cape represents flag or general officers. A symbol on the belt represents the monarch at the time, who is currently [[Ese Ulua]]. The patterns and other decoration represent the tribe. The colour of the skirt represents the branch. The picture on the right shows Admiral Tukama Uataka, the highest ranking officet in the armed forces in her ceremonial dress/costume. When a cadet becomes of a full member of the O.D.S. (and even the Oan Police, Emergency Response and Medical services and professions), their tribe holds a large feast and confers them with their basic uniform. Tattoos are temporary and represent rank, monarch, tribe and branch, and are believed to confer protection and good luck. All Oans, however get a permanent tattoo on their back of their choosing when they become adults (full and independent members of the nation), which they display along with their costume.
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== Terrestrial Defence Service ==
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=== Manpower and Ranks ===
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The Terrestrial Defence Service employs 70,000 commissioned officers. They are structured according to the following ranks and organised into the following subdivisions:
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Component !! Commanding Officer !! Number of men
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| Army || General || Employed only during war
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| Corps || Lieutenant General || 17,500
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| Division || Major General || 8,750
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| Brigade || Brigadier General || 1,750
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|-
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| Batallion || Colonel || 350
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| Company || Captain || 170
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| Platoon || Lieutenant || 30 to 35
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| Squad || Sergeant || 10 to 17
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| Fireteam || Corporal || 4 to 5
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| None || Private || 1
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|}
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=== Equipment ===
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The military of [[The Oan Isles]] is formed of the '''Oan Defence Force''' (known colloquially as the National Defence Force and in the Oan language as the ''Kaha Kōrero Kōa''). The military is constituted by legislation. It is governed and managed by the civilian government. It is responsible for the defence of Oan territory and projection of power throughout the world in line with the objectives of the Oan government, which is responsible for the formulation and implementation of defence policy. The Oan Defence Force was founded in its current iteration in the beginning of the 20th century after the end of the Oan-Morstaybishlian War. The military was reorganized and structured to make it a modern force. The military has engaged in several armed conflicts and humanitarian operations over the years among which are its engagement in the Auroran-Pacific War and its contribution toward the Peacekeeping Forces of Urth.
  
The T.D.S. uses the following infantry weapons, produced by the [[Oan National Arms Corporation]]:
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== History ==
{| class="wikitable"
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=== War for the Konoa Isles ===
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=== Auroran-Pacific War ===
! Weapon !! Image
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'''''Main Article:''''' ''[[Auroran-Pacific War]]''
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| [[Oan National Arms Corporation|O.N.A.C.]] [[Wikipedia:M2 machine gun| Series III Heavy Calibre Machine Gun]] || [[Image:M2_Browning,_Musée_de_l'Armée.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan National Arms Corporation|O.N.A.C.]] [[Wikipedia:Vektor R4|Series III Type I to III Assault Rifle]] || [[Image:VektorLM5.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan National Arms Corporation|O.N.A.C.]] [[Wikipedia:M9 pistol|Series V Type IV to V Revolver]] || [[Image:300px-M9-pistolet.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan National Arms Corporation|O.N.A.C.]] [[Wikipedia:Heckler & Koch MP5|Series IV Type I to III Submachine Gun]]  || [[Image:Oansubmachinegun.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan National Arms Corporation|O.N.A.C.]] [[Wikipedia:Carl_Gustav_recoilless_rifle#M3_MAAWS|Series V Type II Recoilless Rifle]] || [[Image:Oanbazooka.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan National Arms Corporation|O.N.A.C.]] Standard Army Knife ||
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|}
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The T.D.S. uses the following armour produced by the [[Oan National Motor Corporation]]:
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=== War for Kōhatu Isles ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Weapon !! Amount !! Image
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| [[Oan National Motor Corporation|O.N.M.C]] [[Wikipedia:M1 Abrams| Series III Main Battle Tank]] || 500 || [[Image:300px-Abrams-transparent.png|115px]]
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| [[Oan National Motor Corporation|O.N.M.C.]] Armoured Car (Series I to Series III) || 2,500 || [[Image:Oanarmouredcar.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan National Motor Corporation|O.N.M.C.]] Armoured Truck (Series I to Series V) || 1,700 || [[Image:Oanarmouredtruck.jpg|115px]]
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|}
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The 2nd Armoured Corps of the T.D.S. is responsible for operating the Titanium Shield. This is the Oan national anti aircraft and anti missile defence system. It is built around artillery pieces produced and developed by Oan National Arms Corporation and Oan National Motor Corporation and supported by technology and infrastructure developed and built by the [[Metatron Corporation]]. It is distributed throughout The Oan Isles -- from Aurora to Gondwana -- and covers the vast majority of Oan airspace. The following pieces have been disclosed, while most of the information concerning the Titanium shield is secret:
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== Command organisation ==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Component !! Image
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| Anti Missile Ballistic Missile Mobile Turret || [[Image:Oanantimissilegun.gif|115px]]
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| Self Propelled Anti Aircraft Gun || [[Image:Oanantiaircraftgun.jpg|115px]]
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|}
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=== Tactics and Training ===
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The Emperor of Polynesia (known in the Oan language as the Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana) is the commander-in-chief of the defence forces. He is the nominal head of the armed forces, in that oaths of loyalty are sworn to him, but he has no practical role in the management or governance of the armed forces or formulation and execution of defence policy. As a result of the state of emergency that was declared during the Auroran-Pacific War in 2017, the Emper was able to exert considerable influence on the operations of the armed forces and their deployment in the war effort. Legal decisions taken by the National Court in the case Freedom International v The Crown of Polynesia found that the involvement of the Emperor in that conflict was against the principle that the separation of the monarchy and government implied in the Constitution by the phrase "The Emperor is immune, the ministers are responsible" and subsequent judicial decisions taken on the matter. It believed that even though a state of emergency was in effect, the civilian government remained fully operational therefore the influence exerted by the Emperor was disproportionate to the situation. It concluded by clearly delineating, based on law and precedent, the power the Emperor could exercise, which were effectively reduced.
  
The criteria to enter the T.D.S. are high. Only 1 out of 10 candidates is admitted and only 1 out f three candidates completes the 4 year training program. The troops are trained primarily in urban and guerilla warfare, arising from Oan geography. They must be able to inflict maximum damage with limited resources and in tough conditions for a prolonged period of time. Subdivisions are small to make them easier to command, agile and fast. All soldiers are proficient Mixed Martial Artists. Loyalty and an absence of fear are the most valued characteristics in a soldier. The Oan Isles' first line of defence is the navy and air forces. If they fail, the T.D.S. must defend the country. Due the fact that most islands are small, mountainous and covered in jungle, open conventional warfare is not possible. The T.D.S. must rely instead on speed  agility and precision instead of brute force. This is why the infantry is issued with a light assault rifle, the squad is centred around the machine gun and the armoured car is the primary armoured unit instead of the tank. The Oan Isles uses the heavy main battle tank to cause unilateral damage once the infantry and light armour units have broken through to the core of the invasion force.
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The Council of Ministers forms the defence and security policy. The Minister of Defence is responsible for its implementation. The Minister is also the head of the Department of Defence which facilitates the daily administration and management of the military. The operational command is assumed by the Chief of Staff and the combat and non-combat personnel are organised within the General Staff. Although the Minister of Defence is a politician or civil servant appointed by the Prime Minister with the consent of the National Assembly, the Chief of Staff is a career senior commanding officer within one of the branches of the armed forces appointed by the Prime Minister on the Minister of Defence's advice. The operational command of the armed forces is relatively independent from the government.
  
=== Divisions ===
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== Personnel and training ==
  
There are 12 active divisions: 9 infantry divisions and 3 armoured divisions. 2 infantry divisions are focused on "sniper" combat, and 1 armoured division is responsible for operating the Titanium shield.
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The armed forces employ 86,100 combat personnel on a full-time basis. They comprise approximately 1% of the population of the Oan Isles. There is no conscription and its enforcement in wartime particularly in the Auroran-Pacific War was relatively limited. Combat personnel work in either of the branches of the armed forces often restricted in career advancement (except for aircraft pilots) or serve in managerial roles in the General Staff. The armed forces employ a relatively small contingent and rely considerably (if not primarily) on aircraft, vessels, vehicles and artillery for combat and support. Non-combat personnel serve in the Military Intelligence Service, Military Health Service, Military Technology Service and General Staff as well as in technical and support roles in each branch and during active deployment.
  
== Maritime Defence Service ==
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The training requirements for entry into the armed forces are developed by the Defence Department in line with legislation. Entry is limited to Oan citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions can be made with the approval of the Defence Minister. The state funds most of the education of combatants. Some personnel are trained in foreign institutions particularly in Morstaybishlia. The Military Institute of the Oan Isles is located in La Rochelle (Tokapa). It is organised like a public university offering undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in military sciences accredited by the Education Department. Training is offered by senior commanding officers and retired veterans. The attracts guest lecturers, researchers and additional teaching staff from academics and experts from all over the world. The Military Institute offers education to international students as well (on a fee basis). Additional training for pilots and seamen is available through in-service training in the air force and navy respectively (which also offer courses for servicemen outside of that branch). Retention of general personnel is poor, and recruitment numbers are fairly low relative to the population. Given the rigour of the education received, the military is still able to benefit from good quality soldiers.
=== Manpower and Ranks ===
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The Maritime Defence Service employs 50,000 personnel. The M.D.S. is organised and its personnel are ranked as follows.
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== Expenditure ==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Rank !! Unit !! Description (approx.)
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| Admiral || Fleet || All ships
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| Rear Admiral || Task Force || 16 seacraft
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| Vice Admiral || Task Group || 8 seacraft
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| Commodore || Task Unit || 4 seacraft
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| Captain || Task Element 1 || 1 tier 1 seacraft*
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| Commander || Task Element 2 || 1 tier 2 seacraft**
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| Lieutenant || Task Detail || Part of a ship
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| Sub-Lieutenant || None || Assist a Lieutenant
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| Midshipman || None || None
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* A tier 1 seacraft is a destroyer, frigate or nuclear submarine
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** All other smaller commissioned ships, auxiliary ships  and submarines are tier 2 seacraft.
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=== Equipment ===
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The defence forces receives all of its funding from the national budget. Restrictions exist to prevent private sector funding or extra-governmental fundraising. The military has a budget of 10 billion kiribs (70 billion tāra). This comprises approximately 3% of the total annual economic output or approximately 7% of the national budget. The budget experienced an increase of 100 million kiribs (700 million tāra) during the Auroran-Pacific War. 30% of the budget is dedicated to upgrades, maintenance, procurement and research. 50% is spent on salaries; the average salary is 50,000 kiribs (with an average 30,000 kiribs for new combat personnel up to 75,000 for the Chief of Staff). The military spends 20% on intelligence, logistics and personnel support and training.
The M.D.S. has 90 commissioned and auxiliary vessels and submarines in total. The M.D.S. uses the following commissioned ships:
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| Destroyer || ''Valiant''-class, ''Bravery''-class || 8 || [[Image:Oandestroyer.jpg|115px]]
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| Frigate || ''Fidelity''-class, ''Fortitude''-class|| 12 || [[Image:Oanfrigate.jpg|115px]]
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| Corvette || ''Courage''-class, ''Chivalry''-class || 18 || [[Image:Oancorvette.png|115px]]
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| Docking/Landing ship || ''Honour''-class || 2 || [[Image:Dockingship.jpg|115px]]
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| Large patrol boat || ''Dauntless''-class || 10 ||
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The M.D.S. has the folliwing auxiliary ships:
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! Vessel !! Class !! Amount !! Image
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| Replenishment || ''Abnegation''-class || 2 || [[Image:Oanreplenismentship.jpg|115px]]
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| Transport || ''Humility''-class, ''Modesty''-class || 10 || [[Image:Oannavaltransport.jpg|115px]]
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| Emergency Response || ''Compassion''-class || 8 || [[Image:Oanemergencyresponseboat.jpg|115px]]
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|}
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The M.D.S. has the following submarines:
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Header text !! Amount !! Image
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| Nuclear Attack Submarine || 5 || [[Image:Oannuclearsub.jpg|115px]]
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| Diesel/electric submarine || 15 || [[Image:Oanelectricsub.jpg|115px]]
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|}
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== Aerial Defence Service ==
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== Service branches ==
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=== Army ===
  
=== Manpower and Ranks ===
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The Army forms the terrestrial component of the armed forces. It is responsible for combat and other operations on land. It employs approximately 43,050 personnel, approximately half of the military combat personnel. It has a single command structure (or headquarters) located in the capitol. The army is made up of 55 battalions which specialise in aerial assault, mechanised infantry, armoured artillery and light role infantry. There is an emphasis on the combined deployment of the various specialisations to maximise effectiveness in combat. As a result of the high level of urban development, relatively small size in relation to other armies, distances between islands and density of jungles in the Oan Isles, the army has adapted its doctrine to focus on urban and guerilla warfare.
  
The Aerial Defence Service employs 30,000 personnel. The A.D.S. is organised and its personnel are ranked as follows:
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==== Ranks ====
{| class="wikitable"
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==== Equipment ====
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'''''Main Article:''''' ''[[Equipment of the Oan Army]]''
! Component !! Commanding Officer !! Number of planes
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| Entire branch || Air Marshall || Employed only during war
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| Task Force || General || 120
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| Task Group || Major General || 60
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| Task Unit || Brigadier General || 30
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| Task Element || Colonel || 15
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| Task Detail || Captain || 5
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|  || Lieutenant || 1
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|  || Corporal || 1
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| None || Airman || 1
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|}
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=== Equipment ===
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The A.D.S. has 500 aircraft in total. The Oan Airfields Corporation produces the fixed and rotary wing transport aircraft used by the military, which are as follows:
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Aircraft !! Amount !! Image
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| [[Oan Airfields Corporation|O.A.C.]] Edition III Transport Plane || 10 || [[Image:OanE1transport.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan Airfields Corporation|O.A.C.]] Edition II Transport Plane  || 20 || [[Image:OanE2transport.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan Airfields Corporation|O.A.C.]] Edition IV Heavy Lift Helicopter || 40 ||
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|}
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The O.A.C. also produces and assembles the combat rotary aircraft used by the military, while the weapons systems are developed by the [[Oan National Arms Corporation]], which are as follows:
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=== Navy ===
{| class="wikitable"
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The Navy forms the maritime component of the armed forces. Because the Oan Isles is an island nation, the navy forms the first line of defence against an invasion. This has resulted in a shift in funding to the navy. The largest portion of the research, development, maintenance, upgrade and procurement of technology is taken up by the navy. The navy is a green water navy. It can be deployed in the South Pacific Ocean as far as Stratarin and as far west as the eastern edge of the Packilvanian Ocean and as far south as the Southern Ocean. The navy has 50 ships in total. It has an amphibious infantry component (not a fully fledged marines) centered on its two amphibious assault vessels. Including which, it has a naval aviation division staffed by air force pilots.
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==== Ranks ====
! Aircraft !! Amount !! Image
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==== Equipment ====
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'''''Main Article:''''' ''[[Equipment of the Oan Navy]]''
| [[Oan Airfields Corporation|O.A.C.]] Edition III Fighting Helicopter || - || [[Image:OanE3helicopter.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan Airfields Corporation|O.A.C.]] Edition II Fighting Helicopter || - || [[Image:OanE2helicopter.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan Airfields Corporation|O.A.C.]] Edition I Fighting Helicopter || - || [[Image:OanE1helicopter.jpg|115px]]
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|}
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The Airforce uses fighter jets produced by both domestic and foreign sources, which are:
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=== Air Force ===
{| class="wikitable"
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The air force forms the aerial component of the armed forces. The air force is the smallest force by personnel, but its technology budget is equal to the army. Although the army focuses on maintaining and upgrading existing technology, the air force has been able to make substantial procurements of new aircraft. The air forces leases air craft to the other branches and works in partnership with the navy to equip the naval aviation division with specialised naval aircraft. The air force is equipped with both rotary and fixed wing aircraft. It has three groups made up of air combat, air support and training aircraft and facilities. Its combat procurement has focused on strike aircraft and multirole aircraft. It has worked with Kuthernburg to develop, test and deploy drones for combat and reconnaissance.
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==== Ranks ====
! Aircraft !! Country of origin !! Amount !! Image
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==== Equipment ====
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'''''Main Article:''''' ''[[Equipment of the Oan Air Force]]'
| [[Chernakov J-10]] || [[Nation/Stratarin|Stratarin]] || 20 || [[Image:Chernakov J-10.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan Airfields Corporation|O.A.C.]] Edition II Multi Purpose Fighter Jet || [[Nation/The Oan Isles|The Oan Isles]] || - || [[Image:OanE2fighter.jpg|115px]]
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| [[Oan Airfields Corporation|O.A.C.]] Edition I Multi Purpose Fighter Jet || The Oan Isles || - || [[Image:OanE1Fighter.jpg|115px]]
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| TBA || TBA || TBA ||
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Oan Defence Service
Kaha Kōrero Kōa
175px
Emblem of the Oan Defence Service
Service branches Oan Army
Oan Navy
Oan Air Force
Headquarters La Rochelle (Tokapa)
Leadership
Commander-in-Chief Oahoanu
Minister of Defence Oahuoa Uye
Manpower
Military age 18
Conscription None
Active personnel 86,100
Reserve personnel Unknown
Expenditures
Budget ♅10 billion
(June 2017)
Percent of GDP 3%
Industry
Foreign suppliers Kuthernburg, United Kingdom and Stratarin
Related articles
History Refer to article
Ranks Refer to article

The military of The Oan Isles is formed of the Oan Defence Force (known colloquially as the National Defence Force and in the Oan language as the Kaha Kōrero Kōa). The military is constituted by legislation. It is governed and managed by the civilian government. It is responsible for the defence of Oan territory and projection of power throughout the world in line with the objectives of the Oan government, which is responsible for the formulation and implementation of defence policy. The Oan Defence Force was founded in its current iteration in the beginning of the 20th century after the end of the Oan-Morstaybishlian War. The military was reorganized and structured to make it a modern force. The military has engaged in several armed conflicts and humanitarian operations over the years among which are its engagement in the Auroran-Pacific War and its contribution toward the Peacekeeping Forces of Urth.

History

War for the Konoa Isles

Auroran-Pacific War

Main Article: Auroran-Pacific War

War for Kōhatu Isles

Command organisation

The Emperor of Polynesia (known in the Oan language as the Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana) is the commander-in-chief of the defence forces. He is the nominal head of the armed forces, in that oaths of loyalty are sworn to him, but he has no practical role in the management or governance of the armed forces or formulation and execution of defence policy. As a result of the state of emergency that was declared during the Auroran-Pacific War in 2017, the Emper was able to exert considerable influence on the operations of the armed forces and their deployment in the war effort. Legal decisions taken by the National Court in the case Freedom International v The Crown of Polynesia found that the involvement of the Emperor in that conflict was against the principle that the separation of the monarchy and government implied in the Constitution by the phrase "The Emperor is immune, the ministers are responsible" and subsequent judicial decisions taken on the matter. It believed that even though a state of emergency was in effect, the civilian government remained fully operational therefore the influence exerted by the Emperor was disproportionate to the situation. It concluded by clearly delineating, based on law and precedent, the power the Emperor could exercise, which were effectively reduced.

The Council of Ministers forms the defence and security policy. The Minister of Defence is responsible for its implementation. The Minister is also the head of the Department of Defence which facilitates the daily administration and management of the military. The operational command is assumed by the Chief of Staff and the combat and non-combat personnel are organised within the General Staff. Although the Minister of Defence is a politician or civil servant appointed by the Prime Minister with the consent of the National Assembly, the Chief of Staff is a career senior commanding officer within one of the branches of the armed forces appointed by the Prime Minister on the Minister of Defence's advice. The operational command of the armed forces is relatively independent from the government.

Personnel and training

The armed forces employ 86,100 combat personnel on a full-time basis. They comprise approximately 1% of the population of the Oan Isles. There is no conscription and its enforcement in wartime particularly in the Auroran-Pacific War was relatively limited. Combat personnel work in either of the branches of the armed forces often restricted in career advancement (except for aircraft pilots) or serve in managerial roles in the General Staff. The armed forces employ a relatively small contingent and rely considerably (if not primarily) on aircraft, vessels, vehicles and artillery for combat and support. Non-combat personnel serve in the Military Intelligence Service, Military Health Service, Military Technology Service and General Staff as well as in technical and support roles in each branch and during active deployment.

The training requirements for entry into the armed forces are developed by the Defence Department in line with legislation. Entry is limited to Oan citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions can be made with the approval of the Defence Minister. The state funds most of the education of combatants. Some personnel are trained in foreign institutions particularly in Morstaybishlia. The Military Institute of the Oan Isles is located in La Rochelle (Tokapa). It is organised like a public university offering undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in military sciences accredited by the Education Department. Training is offered by senior commanding officers and retired veterans. The attracts guest lecturers, researchers and additional teaching staff from academics and experts from all over the world. The Military Institute offers education to international students as well (on a fee basis). Additional training for pilots and seamen is available through in-service training in the air force and navy respectively (which also offer courses for servicemen outside of that branch). Retention of general personnel is poor, and recruitment numbers are fairly low relative to the population. Given the rigour of the education received, the military is still able to benefit from good quality soldiers.

Expenditure

The defence forces receives all of its funding from the national budget. Restrictions exist to prevent private sector funding or extra-governmental fundraising. The military has a budget of 10 billion kiribs (70 billion tāra). This comprises approximately 3% of the total annual economic output or approximately 7% of the national budget. The budget experienced an increase of 100 million kiribs (700 million tāra) during the Auroran-Pacific War. 30% of the budget is dedicated to upgrades, maintenance, procurement and research. 50% is spent on salaries; the average salary is 50,000 kiribs (with an average 30,000 kiribs for new combat personnel up to 75,000 for the Chief of Staff). The military spends 20% on intelligence, logistics and personnel support and training.

Service branches

Army

The Army forms the terrestrial component of the armed forces. It is responsible for combat and other operations on land. It employs approximately 43,050 personnel, approximately half of the military combat personnel. It has a single command structure (or headquarters) located in the capitol. The army is made up of 55 battalions which specialise in aerial assault, mechanised infantry, armoured artillery and light role infantry. There is an emphasis on the combined deployment of the various specialisations to maximise effectiveness in combat. As a result of the high level of urban development, relatively small size in relation to other armies, distances between islands and density of jungles in the Oan Isles, the army has adapted its doctrine to focus on urban and guerilla warfare.

Ranks

Equipment

Main Article: Equipment of the Oan Army

Navy

The Navy forms the maritime component of the armed forces. Because the Oan Isles is an island nation, the navy forms the first line of defence against an invasion. This has resulted in a shift in funding to the navy. The largest portion of the research, development, maintenance, upgrade and procurement of technology is taken up by the navy. The navy is a green water navy. It can be deployed in the South Pacific Ocean as far as Stratarin and as far west as the eastern edge of the Packilvanian Ocean and as far south as the Southern Ocean. The navy has 50 ships in total. It has an amphibious infantry component (not a fully fledged marines) centered on its two amphibious assault vessels. Including which, it has a naval aviation division staffed by air force pilots.

Ranks

Equipment

Main Article: Equipment of the Oan Navy

Air Force

The air force forms the aerial component of the armed forces. The air force is the smallest force by personnel, but its technology budget is equal to the army. Although the army focuses on maintaining and upgrading existing technology, the air force has been able to make substantial procurements of new aircraft. The air forces leases air craft to the other branches and works in partnership with the navy to equip the naval aviation division with specialised naval aircraft. The air force is equipped with both rotary and fixed wing aircraft. It has three groups made up of air combat, air support and training aircraft and facilities. Its combat procurement has focused on strike aircraft and multirole aircraft. It has worked with Kuthernburg to develop, test and deploy drones for combat and reconnaissance.

Ranks

Equipment

Main Article: Equipment of the Oan Air Force'