Montesayettean Defense Forces

Montesayettean Defense Forces
Armée de Défense Montesayette
Logo of the Montesayettean Defense Forces
Motto	"Guardians of Liberty, Guided by the People"
Founded	7 August 1913 (1913-08-07)
Service branches	Montesayettean Army Montesayettean Airborne Force Montesayettean Air and Space Force Montesayettean Maréchaussée
Headquarters	Bernard Memorial Building, Nerfoy
Website	defense-montesayette.sy
Leadership
Head of the Montesayettean Defense Forces	Federal Minister of Defense (during peacetime) President of Montesayette (during wartime)
President	Léonard Dreyfus
Federal Minister of Defense	Willelm Lachance
Inspector-General	Berdine Degarmo
Manpower
Military age	16–17 with parental consent 18 without and to serve in combat
Conscription	6- to 12-month term
Available for military service	30,600,822, age 18–46 (2017 est.)
Fit for military service	25,298,298, age 18–46 (2017 est.)
Reaching military age annually	383,765 (2017 est.)
Active personnel	119,000
Reserve personnel	927,000
Deployed personnel	1,100
Expenditures
Budget	₵24.08 billion
Percent of GDP	1.4%
Industry
Domestic suppliers	Defense Industry Corporation of Montesayette Tristar Aerotech
Foreign suppliers	Baltanla Eleutherios Jackson Kivu Monsilva Paleocacher Quebecshire
Related articles
History	Military history of Montesayette
Ranks	Montesayettean military ranks

The Montesayettean Defense Forces (Quebecshirite: Armée de Défense Montesayette [ɑʁme də defɑ̃s mɔ̃tɛsɛt]; ADM) are the military services of Montesayette. The defense forces consist of four service branches: the Montesayettean Army, the Montesayettean Airborne Force, the Montesayettean Air and Space Force, and the National Maréchaussée. These service branches are supported by various integrated agencies. The overall leadership of the Montesayettean Defense Forces is held by the Head of the Montesayettean Defense Forces. During peacetime, this role is fulfilled by the Federal Minister of Defense, but in times of a state of defense, the responsibility is transferred to the President. The defense forces are organizationally part of the Federal Ministry of Defense to ensures that the military operates under the authority of elected civilian leaders, maintaining accountability and adherence to democratic governance.

Montesayette implements universal conscription, which requires all physically fit Montesayettean citizens between the ages of 18 and 25, regardless of gender, to enroll in the National Service Registry. There are certain exceptions for individuals with criminal records or those facing family hardships. Conscription involves a service commitment of 6 to 12 months in the defense forces or a 12-month term in civilian service. The civilian service includes important roles in sectors such as healthcare, education, and social welfare. Individuals who are pursuing pre-university education, recipients of Civil Service Commission scholarships, or enrolled in local medical degree programs are eligible for conscription deferment.

Doctrine

Montesayette has developed and published its national defense doctrine, outlining its principles and strategies for defense. This practice places Montesayette among a limited number of countries in Terraconserva that have formalized and partially shared their defense doctrines to the public. These doctrines undergo regular reviews and updates every ten years to ensure their ongoing relevance. The initial publication of the Montesayettean Defense Doctrine occurred in 1986, following Montesayette's accession to the Alliance of Central Ecrosian States. The most recent edition was released in 2016.

Overview

The 2016 Montesayettean Defense Doctrine reflects the priorities and strategies of the ADM. The doctrine emphasizes forward defense, aiming to address threats proactively and at their source. Full-spectrum dominance is sought, including all domains of warfare to ensure strategic advantage. The doctrine emphasizes positive ends, focusing on achieving desirable outcomes in military engagements. It also incorporates the OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) loop concept to enable rapid decision-making and adaptation on the battlefield. In terms of cost, Montesayette employs asymmetric approaches to maximize effectiveness while minimizing resource expenditure. The doctrine draws inspiration from the Weinberger-Powell Doctrine, which emphasizes clear objectives, overwhelming force when necessary, and a consideration of national interests before engaging in military action.

While the Montesayettean Defense Doctrine does not officially acknowledge the possession of specific strategic-scale armaments, there have been public discussions and speculations regarding the country's capabilities. One notable aspect of these discussions is the potential existence of anti-satellite missiles within the ADM. However, the ADM consistently denies the existence of any weapon of mass destruction, including anti-satellite missiles. This stance aligns with the country's commitment to international norms and agreements on disarmament and non-proliferation. The notion of maintaining ambiguity or denying the possession of certain weapons can be viewed as a strategic approach aimed at deterrence. By keeping potential adversaries uncertain about Montesayette's capabilities, the country may seek to discourage aggressive actions and promote regional stability.

The ADM places significant emphasis on the utilization of rapidly available and highly mobile forces, as exemplified by the dedicated service branch known as the Montesayettean Airborne Force. These quick-reaction airmobile forces are considered essential for power projection and effective forward defense. The ADM leadership sees the use of airmobile forces as a means to swiftly and decisively influence the outcome of conflicts. By leveraging their mobility and agility, these forces can rapidly deploy to critical areas, respond to emerging threats, and combat terrorism. The Montesayettean Airborne Force are trained and equipped to operate in various environments and conduct a wide range of missions. Their capabilities enable them to swiftly engage and neutralize threats, provide support to allied forces, conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations, and perform humanitarian support when required.

Conventional warfare

Regarding conventional warfare, Montesayette positions itself as a rearline state within the Alliance of Central Ecrosian States. It expects other member states, such as Terranihil and Eleutherios, to absorb the initial impact of a potential conflict. Montesayette's defensive strategy includes the use of choke points, elastic defense to absorb enemy advances, effective supply chain management, leveraging military specializations, and employing the Fabian strategy of attrition and delay. In offensive conventional warfare, Montesayette employs limited warfare strategies, aiming to achieve specific objectives without extensive escalation. It utilizes tactics such as motitus and cauldron encirclement to isolate and neutralize enemy forces. Resource and attrition warfare is also considered as a means to exhaust and weaken adversaries.

Unconventional warfare

Montesayette recognizes the challenges posed by unconventional warfare and has developed a multifaceted approach to address these threats. While the publicly released version of its perspective on unconventional warfare emphasizes measures such as foot patrols, human terrain systems, and a focus on winning hearts and minds, there are speculations regarding undisclosed practices that may be considered necessary in combating such activities. These speculations suggest that Montesayette's approach to unconventional warfare may involve a range of measures, including forced relocation, collective punishment, preventive detentions, summary deportation, the use of secret police, and the use of herbicides and defoliants. However, the exact nature and extent of these practices remain undisclosed, and their inclusion in the publicly released version cannot be confirmed.

Montesayette's perspective on unconventional warfare includes both the publicly released version and the potential undisclosed measures. While the undisclosed version remains speculative, it is recognized that Montesayette may see the need for more stringent actions to effectively counter unconventional threats. These measures, if present, would likely be considered necessary within the context of protecting national security and ensuring the safety and well-being of Montesayettean citizens.