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The air component of ARM is represented by the Command of [[Military Aviation and Air Defense of the RM]], which consists of the Aviation Wing and the Support Forces. |
The air component of ARM is represented by the Command of [[Military Aviation and Air Defense of the RM]], which consists of the Aviation Wing and the Support Forces. |
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The Aviation Wing consists of an air force combat squadron (equipped with [[Mi-24]]V and K type attack helicopters), a transport squadron (equipped with [[Mi-17]], [[Mi-8]] and [[UH-1]] transport helicopters |
The Aviation Wing consists of an air force combat squadron (equipped with [[Mi-24]]V and K type attack helicopters), a transport squadron (equipped with [[Mi-17]], [[Mi-8]] and [[UH-1]] transport helicopters), the Air Defense Battalion (equipped with Strela-2M, Igla, and a [[SA-10]] SAM battery), the [[RM Air Reconnaissance Battalion|Air Reconnaissance Battalion]], and the Securing and Logistics Support Company. |
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[[FYROM]] also had a reconnaissance squadron & a training squadron (equipped with ageing [[Su-25]] and Su-25UB bombers) these two squadrons were defunct from 2004 when the aircraft were retired and later sold to Georgia in 2005<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/su25.htm#su-25</ref>. |
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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Type |
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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|In service<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| [[UH-1]] |
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| {{GRE}} |
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| Transport helicopter |
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| 2<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| UH-1H |
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|----- |
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| [[Mil Mi-8]] |
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| {{UKR}} |
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| Transport/Assault helicopter |
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| 4<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| Mi-8MT |
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| [[Mil Mi-17]] |
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| {{UKR}} |
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| Transport/Firefighting/Utility helicopter |
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| 3<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| Mi-8MT |
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| [[Mil Mi-17]] |
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| {{UKR}} |
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| Transport/Firefighting/Utility helicopter |
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| 3<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| Mi-17 Hip-H |
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| [[Mil Mi-24]] |
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| {{UKR}} |
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| Assault/Recce helicopter |
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| 2<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| Mi-24K Hind-G2 |
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| [[Mil Mi-24]] |
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| {{UKR}} |
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| Assault helicopter |
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| 10<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| Mi-24V Hind-E |
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| [[Antonov An-2|AN-2]] |
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| {{USSR}} |
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| Utility |
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| 1<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| AN-2 |
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| [[Zlin | Zlin 143]] |
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| {{CZE}} |
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| Training |
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| 1<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| Zlin 143 |
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| [[Zlin | Zlin 242]] |
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| {{CZE}} |
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| Training |
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| 4<ref>http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm</ref> |
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| Zlin 242L |
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=== Special Forces Command === |
=== Special Forces Command === |
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===Armoured units=== |
===Armoured units=== |
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*Tanks |
*Tanks |
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**[[T-34|T-34/85]] {{USSR}} 4 (Left by JNA ( |
**[[T-34|T-34/85]] {{USSR}} 4 (Left by JNA (retired), March 1992)<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[T-55|T-55A]] {{USSR}} |
**[[T-55|T-55A]] {{USSR}} 94 (1999 -military aid from Bulgaria)<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[T-55]] {{USSR}} |
**[[T-55]] {{USSR}} 31 (Military aid from FRY)<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[T-72]] {{USSR}} |
**[[T-72]] {{USSR}} 31 (Bought from Ukraine in October 2001)<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[M-84]] {{YUG}} |
**[[M-84]] {{YUG}} 40 (Military aid from FRY)<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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*APC's |
*APC's |
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**[[BTR-70]] {{USSR}} |
**[[BTR-70]] {{USSR}} 60<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[BTR-80]] {{USSR}} |
**[[BTR-80]] {{USSR}} 12<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[M-113A1]] {{USA}} 30<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[M-113]] {{USA}} 245 |
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**[[TM-170 Hermelin]] {{GER}} |
**[[TM-170 Hermelin]] {{GER}} 114 (30 in storage)<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[BTR-60]] {{USSR}} |
**[[BTR-60]]P {{USSR}} 31<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[MT-LB]] {{USSR}} |
**[[MT-LB]] {{USSR}} 10<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[BRDM-2]] {{USSR}} |
**[[BRDM-2]] {{USSR}} 10<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[BMP-2]] {{USSR}} |
**[[BMP-2]] {{USSR}} 10<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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*Logistic |
*Logistic |
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**[[HMMWV]] {{USA}} 56 |
**[[HMMWV]] {{USA}} 56<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/</ref> |
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**[[M35/44 truck]] {{USA} |
**[[M35/44 truck]] {{USA}} 50 |
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**Iveco {{ITA}} 44 |
**Iveco {{ITA}} 44 |
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**[[TAM-110]] {{YUG}} |
**[[TAM-110]] {{YUG}} |
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===Army air defense=== |
===Army air defense=== |
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*SAM's |
*SAM's |
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**[[SA-7]] {{USSR}} - 200<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/air-defense/</ref> |
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**[[9K32M Strela-2M (SA-7)]] |
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**[[SA-13]] {{USSR}} - 1<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/air-defense/</ref> |
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**[[Strela-10|Strela 10 (SA-13)]] |
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**[[SA-18]] {{USSR}} - 10<ref>http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/air-defense/</ref> |
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**[[9K38 Igla M (SA-18)]] |
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USSR 200? - |
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== Statistics == |
== Statistics == |
Revision as of 05:40, 14 June 2007
{{country data {{{1}}} | Military/core | variant = | size = | name = }} The Armed Forces of the Republic of Macedonia (Macedonian: Армија на Република Македонија) were formed in 1992 after withdrawal of the Yugoslav People's Army which left behind only a small number of infantry weapons and four broken World War 2-era T-34 tanks to equip the new army.
Organization
The primary arm of the military in RM is the Army (ARM). The ARM is commanded by the Minister of Defense through the Chief of the General Staff (CGS) of the ARM. Two Deputy CGS positions include the Deputy CGS for planning, operations and readiness, under whom operates the General Staff of the ARM, and the Deputy CGS for civil-military cooperation.
Land Command
The largest command of the ARM is the Land Command, which is further broken up into the rapid reaction forces, the strategic reserve forces, and the support forces.
The rapid reaction forces represent the main active combat capability of the ARM, and consist of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Brigade, and the Armour Battalion with 36 tanks T-72B stationed in Stip.
The strategic reserve forces provide reserve brigades that can be called up in times of emergency. The 3rd Brigade and 4th Brigade are considered priority reserve units, while a further six units, numbered five through ten, also are maintained.
The support forces include a number of units to support the rapid reaction and reserve forces in operation. They include a rocket artillery unit (BM-122), an air defense battalion, a signal battlaion, a logistic battalion, an engineer battalion, a NBC company, a reconnaissance company, and a military police company.
Military Aviation and Air Defense
The air component of ARM is represented by the Command of Military Aviation and Air Defense of the RM, which consists of the Aviation Wing and the Support Forces.
The Aviation Wing consists of an air force combat squadron (equipped with Mi-24V and K type attack helicopters), a transport squadron (equipped with Mi-17, Mi-8 and UH-1 transport helicopters), the Air Defense Battalion (equipped with Strela-2M, Igla, and a SA-10 SAM battery), the Air Reconnaissance Battalion, and the Securing and Logistics Support Company.
FYROM also had a reconnaissance squadron & a training squadron (equipped with ageing Su-25 and Su-25UB bombers) these two squadrons were defunct from 2004 when the aircraft were retired and later sold to Georgia in 2005[1].
Template:Standard table ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Aircraft ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Source ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Type ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|In service[2] ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Versions ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Notes |----- | UH-1 | Greece | Transport helicopter | 2[3] | UH-1H | |----- | Mil Mi-8 | Ukraine | Transport/Assault helicopter | 4[4] | Mi-8MT | |----- | Mil Mi-17 | Ukraine | Transport/Firefighting/Utility helicopter | 3[5] | Mi-8MT | |----- | Mil Mi-17 | Ukraine | Transport/Firefighting/Utility helicopter | 3[6] | Mi-17 Hip-H | |----- | Mil Mi-24 | Ukraine | Assault/Recce helicopter | 2[7] | Mi-24K Hind-G2 | |----- | Mil Mi-24 | Ukraine | Assault helicopter | 10[8] | Mi-24V Hind-E | |----- | AN-2 | Soviet Union | Utility | 1[9] | AN-2 | |----- | Zlin 143 | Czech Republic | Training | 1[10] | Zlin 143 | |----- | Zlin 242 | Czech Republic | Training | 4[11] | Zlin 242L | |}
Special Forces Command
Special Forces Command controls operations of Ranger Battalion, as well as the Special Force Battalions - "Wolves".
Training Command
Training Command consists of the educational centers in RM, and is responsible for ensuring training and readiness standards, in particular for meeting of NATO goals, are met.
Logistics Command
Formed in 2001, the Logistics Command oversees all combat service support operations, and controls the Land Forces Logistic Base, the Military Hospital, and the Facility for Building and Maintenance.
Other commands
Other commands under the CGS include an electronic warfare unit, the Honor Guard Unit, and an engineer regiment and signal regiment.
Equipment
Armoured units
- Tanks
- T-34/85 Soviet Union 4 (Left by JNA (retired), March 1992)[12]
- T-55A Soviet Union 94 (1999 -military aid from Bulgaria)[13]
- T-55 Soviet Union 31 (Military aid from FRY)[14]
- T-72 Soviet Union 31 (Bought from Ukraine in October 2001)[15]
- M-84 Yugoslavia 40 (Military aid from FRY)[16]
- APC's
- BTR-70 Soviet Union 60[17]
- BTR-80 Soviet Union 12[18]
- M-113A1 United States 30[19]
- TM-170 Hermelin Germany 114 (30 in storage)[20]
- BTR-60P Soviet Union 31[21]
- MT-LB Soviet Union 10[22]
- BRDM-2 Soviet Union 10[23]
- BMP-2 Soviet Union 10[24]
- Logistic
- HMMWV United States 56[25]
- M35/44 truck United States 50
- Iveco Italy 44
- TAM-110 Yugoslavia
- TAM-150 Yugoslavia
Artillery
- Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems
Army air defense
- SAM's
- SA-7 Soviet Union - 200[26]
- SA-13 Soviet Union - 1[27]
- SA-18 Soviet Union - 10[28]
Statistics
Military branches: Army of the Republic of Macedonia (ARM): Joint Operational Command, with subordinate Air Wing (Makedonsko Voeno Vozduhoplovstvo, MVV), Special Force Command (2006)
Current strength: 11,000 active (including 4,000 conscripts until end of year) + 48,000 reserves
Military manpower - military age: 19 years of age
Military manpower - availability:
males age 18-49:
498,259
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 18-49:
411,156 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males age 18-49:
16,686 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $200 million (FY01/02 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 6% (FY01/02 est.)
The United States military has a liaison relationship with the republic's military by way of the Partnership for Peace program. The Vermont National Guard acts as the agent through which military exchanges are conducted and relationships built.
Historial military expenditure
According[1] to SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) the country's military expenditure as percentage of its gross domestic product and millions of Macedonian denars from 1996 to 2004 was:
- 1996: 3%, 5223
- 1997: 2.2%, 4163
- 1998: 2.2%, 4302
- 1999: 1.8%, 3769
- 2000: 1.9%, 4602
- 2001: 6.6%, 15397
- 2002: 2.8%, 6841
- 2003: 2.5%, 6292
- 2004: 2.6%, 6683
- 2005: ?%, 6265
References and links
- Template:CIA WFB 2003
- Ministry of Defense official site
- VV i PVO ARM (Air Force and Air Defence of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia)
- ^ http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/su25.htm#su-25
- ^ http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm
- ^ http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm
- ^ http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm
- ^ http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm
- ^ http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm
- ^ http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm
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- ^ http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/fyrm/macaf_current_inventory.htm
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/
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- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/armor/
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/air-defense/
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/air-defense/
- ^ http://www.vojska.net/eng/armed-forces/macedonia/equipment/air-defense/