Valanian Armed Forces
| Armed Forces of the Valanian Empire | |
|---|---|
 The Symbol of the Armed Forces | |
| Service branches | Valanian Army, Valanian Marines, Valanian Navy |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Diego Navarro |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 18 years of age |
| Conscription | No |
| Reaching military age annually |
433,061 (1955 est.) |
| Active personnel | 630,000 |
| Reserve personnel | 2,970,000 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | $12.5 billion (FY1956) |
| Percent of GDP | 6.00% (FY1956) |
| Industry | |
| Domestic suppliers | Rhode Heavy Works, VAe Systems, Saiber Systems, Cruz Armory |
| Foreign suppliers | (In Progress) |
(In progress) The Armed Forces of the Valanian Empire was formed in 1853. The military branches are considered a Professional Military, with an all volunteer force.
History
Army
The Army is more relegated to a reserve land force. It utilizes the same equipment that the Marines field, and is drawn from for reinforcing manpower for the Marine Corps or the Navy.
Marines
The Marines are the primary land force in which Valanians take pride in. It is a very mobile force being anywhere, anytime, in a short notice. Officially, the Marines comprise a greater sized infantry force as the Army.
The Marine Corps currently service the Rhode Heavy Works Bombón. Other vehicles in service include the Sacerdote SPG, Cascarrabias Half Track, and the Cureña SPAAG.
Marine Aviation
To promote further capabilities, the Marines have an Aviation component. However they only use rotary-wing aircraft. In service are the H-21 Caballo and the H-19 Petrel.
The Navy is seen as the first line of defense against any threats overseas. While not as large as others, it is capable of putting a hurt on their enemies thanks to the nation's strategic location next to international shipping routes.
Fleet Air Arm
The Fleet Air Arm is a branch of the Navy responsible for operation of naval and land-based aircraft. With the formation of the introduction of the Fascist government, the Air Force was absorbed into the Navy. A highly controversial topic that resulted in the resignation of several high ranking officials of the Air Force.
As it's prime-time fighter and secondary attacker, the Navy operates the F-9 Puma. As a dedicated attacker, the Navy utilizes the F4U-7 Ripper.
The role of Anti-Submarine Warfare and Patrol Bomber is left to the PB4Y-2 Corsairo.
For logistical airlift, the Fleet Air Arm relies on C-46 Comando and the C-47 Skytrain. They provide both strategic and tactical airlift wherever needed.
Rotary craft in service is the H-19 Petrel.
Fleets
The Navy currently operates:
- 3x Rhode-class Aircraft Carrier
- 15x DuVall-class Tank Landing Ship
- 7x Veracruz-class Cruiser
- 11x Veridia-class Light Cruiser
- 24x Engranaje-class Destroyer
- 43x Juez-class Destroyer Escort
- 4x Casa Grande-class Dock Landing Ship
- 5x Endurance-class Replenishment Ship
- 26x Zanja-class Submarine
The Valanian Empire currently sails two fleets. The First Fleet is a Carrier Strike Group comprised of one Rhode-class Aircraft carrier, two Veracruz-class Cruisers, four Veridia-class Light Cruisers, seven Engranaje-class destroyers, twelve Juez-class Destroyer Escorts, two Endurance-class Replenishment Ships, and four Zanja-class Submarines.
Submarines and ships not part of the fleet operate in packs, patrolling the seas near the Empire. Destroyer Escort ships are responsible for "Coast Guard-like" duties around the Valanian Empire. One of the Rhode-class aircraft carriers is tasked as a training vessel, teaching sailors and airmen how to operate.
