Gemurtrak Imperial Armed Forces

The Gemurtrak Imperial Armed Forces (Trakian: Yosker rakte yej ge Gemurtrak) are the national defense force of Gemurtrak. They are comprised of three direct combat branches: the Imperial Army, Imperial Navy, and Imperial Air Force, and two alternative operation branches: the Imperial Special Forces and the Local Service Aid & Defense Force (LSAD). All branches are organized under joint command by the monarchy and Duty Bearer of Defense alongside collaboration with the Chamber of War.

Formed after the collapse of the Osamian Federation and the restoration of the monarchy in 1952, the army was created initially as a peacekeeping force until the stabilization of the new federation whereupon activities were relegated to intervening in global conflicts, namely the Third World War. The Gemurtrak Imperial Armed Forces remains highly active and have intervened in numerous conflicts as peacekeeper forces under the World Forum and as support in humanitarian and disaster-relief efforts.

Mission
As detailed under the Unity Edicts of the Gemurtrakian Constitution, the Imperial Armed Forces maintains three pillars that are defined as the key goals of the Armed Forces local and abroad;
 * Continued protection and prosperity of the Federated Duchies of Gemurtrak and the people who declare them their homes, including those foreign-born and of foreign allegiance, so long as their interests do not intervene in said goal.
 * Promote the sovereignty of those whom have a just right to independence against a cruel overlord and protect them when they cannot protect themselves.
 * Propagate peace among those who likewise wish to see a world of peace. To object and act against those who only wish to see that peace end and bring about a war of unprecedented scale.

This stance on global affairs the Imperial Armed Forces has bound themselves to has led to their strong support, and their high activity in international affairs, especially around the concerns of native national sovereignty and peacekeeping efforts to avoid the "war of unprecedented scale" the edicts detail.

Organization and structure
As specified in the first section of the Unity Edicts detailing the powers of the Monarchy, the current monarch is granted supreme control of all functions of the armed forces of the Federation. This remained the height of military command until 1973 when then Minister of the Republic, Amago Sagra, advocated for greater governmental representation in key branches of the nation. The constitution was changed in 1974 to include the Minister of the Republic as a major decision maker in military functions, though one the Monarch could still overrule if they saw fit. The chain of command was revised again following the 1998 Gemurtrak false flag case after numerous former and acting ministers were revealed as having responsibility for the events of the Friday night disco massacre of 1980. The position of second in command was instead granted to the Duty Bearer of Defense, a position far more in control of the monarch compared to the MR, and it's powers stripped to no longer allow power away from the presence of the monarch unless in extreme time sensitive circumstances. Under the monarch and defense minister is the Chamber of War, a collection of high ranking military officials including the chief of each branch of the armed forces and chief members of the logistical wings of these branches, allowing for effective cooperation between the upper echelons of the branches of command. While the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special forces each fall under the command of their respective chiefs, the Local Service Aid and Defense Force falls into the control of the defense minister who acts as the chief of that branch and comprises the brunt of the duties of the defense minister.

Command districts
Since its establishment in 1952, Gemurtrak and close proximity regions have been separated into a collection of districts with the purpose of centralizing logistical and command efforts in key areas of concern. The most recent changes, revised in 2005, have outlined five command districts;


 * Command District Red - Gemurtrak and the Ornyenka Strait


 * Command District Green - Osamian Eastern Provinces
 * Command District Purple - Osamia, Yuchavan, Fieloani and surrounding Waters
 * Command District Yellow - Abayadi Sea and surrounding powers
 * Command District Blue - Eastern Alutra and surrounding waters

Conscription
Since the establishment of the new federation, Gemurtrak has required all able bodied males to engage in military service. The most recent changes to conscription laws were made in the 2002 reforms after the creation of the Local Service Aid & Defense Force. Men, and later women in the 2005 reforms, are requried to enter military service upon reaching 18. They are permitted to postpone this service if they are partaking in activities that would be disrupted in their absense such as caretaking activities, tertiary activities, and self owned businesses. They may postpone until the age of 27 whereupon they must attend and should have measures in place to mitigate effects of their absense. In some cases the government may step in and offer services and subsidies if consequences call for it. Foreign born citizens who gain citizenship before the age of 18 are required. Upon entry to service, all parties are subjected to a six month training course where the basics of standard practice; formations, handling of weaponry, and battlefield firstaid, are outlined. Following these six months, options are offered to the next step of their service. choices include joining public service branches (such as ambulance, firefighting or policing), joining the LSAD, or joining one of three direct combat branches.

Whatever the choice, men are subjected to another twelve months of service in the path they selected while women serve six months. Participation in the three direct combat branches will provide deeper training in the routines of their fields and the use of equipment in their respective branch. Those chosing LSAD are trained in disaster control and rescue practices in the event of a natural or other large scale disaster to save trapped or injured individuals as well as reducing harm to oneself in such situations. They are also trained in urban combat and hostage rescue practices for low risk terror events. Selection into a public service branch will teach the practices indicative of their field and offer knowledge and skills to assist in such situations. With the conclusion of service, all canidates are permitted to conclude their training and return to daily life or can stay and remain in service in the selected branch chosen.