Setznan Self Defense Force
| Setznan Self Defense Force セツナ自衛隊 (Setznan Verteidigungskräfte) | |
|---|---|
 Self Defense Forces Ensign | |
| Founded | 1732, Royal Military of Setzna |
| Current form | 1972, SSDF |
| Service branches |
 Setzna Ground Defense Force  Setzna Maritime Defense Force  Setzna Air Defense Force |
| Headquarters |
 JFC Arcadia |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | William Verlhan |
| Secretary of Defense | Velhaus Kranz |
| Chief of Staff | General Kayo Nishimura |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 17 with parental consent, 18 for voluntary service. |
| Conscription | No, yes under certain circumstances. |
| Reaching military age annually |
549,000 (2016 est.) |
| Active personnel | 610,000 |
| Reserve personnel | 1,220,000 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | 350 billion |
| Percent of GDP | 5% |
| Industry | |
| Domestic suppliers |
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| Foreign suppliers |
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| Related articles | |
| History |
Setzna-Ancrad War
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The Setznan Self Defense Force is the main military force of The Republic of Setzna. It consists of four branches, each handling their own section of warfare.
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Setznan Ground Self Defense Force
The Setznan Ground Self Defense Force is the main land force of the Republic of Setzna and is the oldest branch of the SSDF alongside the SMSDF, tracing it's roots back to the Imperial Army of the Setznan Empire. They are usually the second to deploy after the SMDF and RSMC. Some of Setzna's most elite and infamous units are apart of the SGSDF as well. The SGSDF uses the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type-10 Hitomaru as their Main Battle Tank. The Type 74 G/Kai is also in service with the SGSDF, although in limited numbers. Other vehicles in service with the Ground Defense Forces are the Komatsu LAV, Humvee, Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV, and the Komatsu Type 96.
Setznan Maritime Self Defense Force
The Setznan Maritime Self Defense Force is the main naval force of the Republic of Setzna and is the oldest branch of the SSDF. It's history goes all the way back to the Imperial Navy during the rule of the Setznan Empire. The SMSDF is the first to deploy overseas alongside the RSMC.
Republic of Setzna Marine Corps
The Marine Corps is a sub branch of the SMSDF and serves as the other main land force. They are the first ones to be deployed overseas and have a quick mobilization and response time. Four Marine Expeditionary Units share the duty of the RSMC alongside sailors and navy corpsman. The corps uses the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries S1A2 Kurohyou and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 74 G/Kai as main battle tanks. Other Vehicles used by the RSMC are the Komatsu LAV, Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV, the Schernmetall Defense LAV-IIIA1 and the Amphibious Assault Vehicle.
The Naval Security Forces are the policing force of the Maritime Defense Force and serve as security for commercial ships and warships during both war time and peace time. NSF also take part in rescue operations and humanitarian and disaster relief, working closely with the International Red Cross. The NSF also serve as support for the Marine Corps and will land with Marines when assigned to a particular MEU.
Currently, the only NSF units assigned to an MEU are;
- 15th Navy Sec. Division, II MEU
- 12th Navy Sec. Division, III MEU
- 2nd Navy Sec. Division, II MEU
The Naval Aviation Enterprise comprises of Marine and Naval Aviation and serves as the air arm of the Setznan Maritime Self Defense Force. It mainly engages in CAS, anti-ship operations, and support of ground troops.
Aircraft mainly used by the NAE are;
Naval Aviation also uses other types of aircraft and rotary aircraft such as the SH-60F Seahawk and the UH-60 Blackhawk for utility, troop transport, and anti-submarine warfare roles.
Fleet
Fleets on Active Deployment:
1st Fleet [Flagship: SDFS Newport, LHD-2]
2nd Fleet [Flagship: SDFS Arcadia, LHD-3]
3rd Fleet [Flagship: SDFS Portland, LHD-6]
4th Fleet (1st Expeditionary Fleet) [Flagship: SDFS Shinsu, BBG-2]
5th Fleet (2nd Expeditionary Fleet) [Flagship: SDFS Tokyano, LHD-4]
6th Fleet (1st Naval Logistical Support Force)
Ships Currently in Service:
- Setzna-class Cruiser [25 In Service]
- Normanza-class Battleship (M) [2 In Service, 1 waiting to be converted into arsenal ship]
- New Alexandria-class Destroyer [45 In Service, 10 more on order]
- Falkzler-class Frigate [10 In Service]
- Odenza-class Guided Missile Submarine [7 In Service]
- B-class Coast Guard Patrol Vessel [4 In Service]
- Hido-class Patrol Vessel [5 In Service]
- Hateruma-class Patrol Vessel [9 In Service]
- CB90-class Fast Assault Craft [10 In Service]
- Typhoon-class Patrol Ship [14 In Service]
- Portland-class Amphibious Assault Ship [1 In Service, 2 on order]
- Linz-class Helicopter Carrier (LHD) [5 In Service]
- Kanzler-class Amphibious Transport Dock [8 In Service]
- Kaiser-class Replenishment ship [15 In Service]
- Clark-class Dry Cargo Ship [12 In Service]
- Sacranz-class Fast Combat Support Ship [4 In Service]
Setznan Air Self Defense Force
The Setznan Air Self Defense Force is the main air arm of the Republic of Setzna. They are the second to deploy with the Ground Self Defense Force and also host one of Setzna's many Special Forces Groups. The SASDF uses a variety of aircraft to fulfill the roles needed.
