Internal Troops of Montesayette
| Internal Troops of Montesayette | |
|---|---|
| Troupes Intérieures de Montesayette | |
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| Active | 7 August 1913 |
| Country | Montesayette |
| Type | Militia |
| Role | Dual provincial-federal reserve forces |
| Size | 34,000 (2022) |
| Part of | Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community |
| Motto(s) | "Teamwork, a Tradition." |
| Website | troupes-intérieures.gouv.sy |
| Commanders | |
| Chief | Lt Gen Roxane Gardinier |
| Deputy Chief | Lt Gen Léon Charbonneau |
The Internal Troops of Montesayette (Quebecshirite: Troupes Intérieures de Montesayette; TIM) are Montesayettean province-based internal military forces tasked with maintaining public security. It operates under the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community. It integrates into the reserve components of the Montesayettean Defense Forces (ADM) when mobilized for federal missions. During peacetime, the Internal Troops play a key role in providing civilian public security, combating organized crime, and managing civil unrest.
The Internal Troops are constitutionally recognized as "the organized militia of Montesayette." Originating from a historical perspective, the Internal Troops were established to provide an indirect counterweight to the ADM. This created a layer of redundancy within the military structure to serve as a fail-safe for the federal government in the event of a coup d'état. Internal Troops units operate under dual control of provincial and the federal government.
Soldiers and airmen within the Internal Troops balance their military commitment as part-time members with full-time civilian employment. In Montesayette, where military service is mandatory, the Internal Troops serve as a practical and appealing alternative to full-time service in the ADM. Although training and qualifications standards align, basic training time and workload are significantly reduced. This affords individuals the opportunity to maintain a balance between their personal lives and their constitutionally mandated duty as responsible citizens.
