Slovakia

摘要

The Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (AFSR) comprise three elements: the Land Forces, the Air Force, and the Training and Support Force. The president is the supreme commander of the armed forces. The president declares war and states of emergency and promotes generals. The National Council makes decisions on documents of principal importance and authorizes the defense budget. The Ministry of Defense is responsible for the defense of the territory and airspace of the country and controls the military intelligence service, develops defense concepts, and conducts strategic planning. The chief of the General Staff commands the AFSR and is subordinate to the minister of defense. The General Staff controls the activity of the AFSR. Under the General Staff are the Land Forces Command, the Air Force Command, and the Training and Support Command.