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soldiers, 8000 national guards. By the end of 2017, there were 7900 registered reserve soldiers, of whom about 5000 were retired professional soldiers. According to the
National Defence Concept, the National Armed Forces are to maintain 25000 militarily trained personnel, including 6500 professional soldiers, 8005 National Guards and 3010 (trained) reserve soldiers. Reserve training began in 2015.
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865:. The Cabinet also supported the proposed transitional period from 2023 to 2028, that the length of the service would be 10 months and that service can be postponed until 26 years of age. Alternative service options would involve serving in a National Guard unit on a part-time basis for 5 years; civil service or special military courses for students.
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Estonian or
Lithuanian armies against a possible enemy, and so the Latvian military planned its actions and doctrine in almost complete isolation, oblivious to whatever its neighbours to the north (Estonia) or south (Lithuania) did. This ultimately led to flawed and questionable choices in creating defense plans against both
549:(7,7mm) caliber. In addition, troops had access to three different types of hand grenades (defense, attack and rifle grenades). The Latvian Army had acquired a wide variety of machine guns in different calibers, through various means: trophies acquired from hostile forces during the War of Independence,
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camp. Before leaving the camp, Latvians drafted in 1939 were demobilised, and replaced by about 4,000 Russian soldiers from the area around Moscow. On June 10, the corps' senior officers were sent to Russia where they were arrested and most of them shot. On June 14 at least 430 officers were arrested
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The first voluntary conscription will begin on July 1, 2023, and volunteers must apply by May 15, 2023. The law foresees two types of service: military and alternative (civil service). Males born after
January 1, 2004, are subject to mandatory service, while males and females aged 18 to 27 can apply
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In terms of vehicles, the
Latvian military was seriously lacking in motorized transport, and thus had to rely mostly on railroads and horse-drawn carriages for most of its logistics needs. The military leadership did make an effort to solve this problem at the end of the 1930s by purchasing a small
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on the eve of World War II had to do with the failure to organize effective military cooperation between all the Baltic states in case of a new war in the region. The
Latvian command in the interwar period had given very little attention towards any possible coordination of forces with either the
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Latvian
National Armed Forces consist of the Regular Force, National Guard and Reserve. On January 1, 2007, conscription was abolished and since then the Regular Force consists of only professional soldiers. Recruits must be 18 years of age or older. As of June 2018, there were 5500 active duty
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After joining NATO, the foundation of the
Latvian defence system has shifted from total territorial defence to collective defence. Latvia has acquired small but highly professional troop units that have been fully integrated into NATO structures. NAF soldiers have participated in international
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During the autumn conscription of 2023, as of 14 November, only 170 people volunteered for service, which means that to reach a thousand by 1st of
December, it may will be necessary to use the principle of random selection for the autumn draft in order to recruit the required number of people.
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against the Soviet Union, from June 29 to July 1 more than 1980 Latvian soldiers were demobilised, fearing that they might turn their weapons against the
Russian commissars and officers. Simultaneously, many soldiers and officers deserted and when the corps crossed the Latvian border into the
1269:(NATO), Latvia has undertaken obligations to strengthen common defence within the scope of its capabilities. For this purpose, every NATO member state delegates its military formations — fast response, well-armed and well-equipped units capable to operate beyond the NATO's borders.
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Divisions. In September the corps contained 24,416 men but in autumn more than 800 officers and about 10,000 instructors and soldiers were discharged. The arrests of soldiers continued in the following months. In June 1940, the entire Territorial Corps was sent to
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and territorial integrity of the nation and to defend its population against foreign or domestic armed aggression. In order to implement these tasks, the NAF provide for the defence of the nation, its air space and national territorial waters, participate in large scale
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voluntarily. The law exempts certain individuals, including those whose health status does not comply with service requirements, sole guardians of children, sole caretakers of dependents, and those who have served in a different country if they have dual citizenship.
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on August 23, 1991, which served as the first organized defence force after the restoration of the independence of Latvia. Unlike other Soviet republics, it is one of the military forces in the Baltic states that were not formed from the
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number of cars, trucks, artillery tractors and motorbikes, but at the start of World War II, only a small portion of the Latvian military had access to motorized vehicles. In terms of armoured vehicles, the Latvian military had six
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In terms of equipment, the Latvian military during its first independence period (1919–1940) was armed mostly with British weapons and gear. The average Latvian infantry soldier in the 1930s is believed to have carried 31,4
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382:. Latvia's defense concept is based on a mobile, professional rapid response force and a reserve segment that can be called upon relatively fast for mobilization should the need arise. The National Armed Forces consists of
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some time around the late 1930s, but it is unclear how many were delivered and in service at the start of World War II. In terms of individual equipment, the standard helmet were surplus M1916/18
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690:(there were separate plans towards both of these possible aggressors), since the Latvian higher command was unsure as to how Latvia's neighbours would react in the event such a conflict started.
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of Ukraine by Russia in 2022 being a decisive boost to this momentum, despite initial skepticism from the top leadership in the NAF and the Ministry of Defence. In July 2022, Defence Minister
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fighters, 24 training and 6 seaplanes. Thus, the Latvian military during the interwar era was more or less comparable both in equipment and size to its other Baltic neighbours, such as
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machine guns in reserve. In general, the Latvian Army lacked automatic weapons of all calibers, and the ones it did have were becoming increasingly outdated towards the start of
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Since the 1990s, personnel of the NAF has been deployed to a number of peacekeeping, training and support missions – the NATO Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (
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is involved in the patrolling and protection of the Latvian air space as the Latvian military does not have the means to do so. For this goal a rotating force of four NATO
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in June 1940, during which the armed forces did not intervene following orders, the annihilation of the Latvian Army began. The army was first renamed the
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operations since 1996. Specialized units (e.g. units of military medics, military police, unexploded ordnance neutralizers, military divers and
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anti-tank cannons, which were reasonably effective against early World War II tanks. For infantry mortars, a number of
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of equipment in the winter months, and around 29,1 kg in the summer. The main service rifle was the British
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On April 5, 2023, Latvia decided to re-introduce compulsory national defense service in response to the ongoing
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announced a plan for the re-introduction of military service – officially called the National Defense Service (
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and 24 tanks of various designs and combat abilities. In terms of air power, at the start of World War II the
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1813:"'2% no IKP: Kā mūs aizsargās?' No 8 tūkstošiem rezerves karavīru trīs gados iemaņas atjaunojuši 357"
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However, the most crucial problem and flaw for both the Latvian military and other militaries of the
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Director General of the Military Staff/Director of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability
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was a part of the National Armed Forces until its merger with the Military Police in 2009.
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Bleiere, Daina; Ilgvars Butulis; Antonijs Zunda; Aivars Stranga; Inesis Feldmanis (2006).
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donations and subsequent official state purchases. Light machine guns included the French
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Artillery of the Latvian Army (1918–1940): structure, tasks and place in the Armed forces
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Latvijas armijas artilērija 1919.-1940.g.: Vieta bruņotajos spēkos, struktūra un uzdevumi
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in 1999 and, ultimately, an invite was extended to it and six other countries during the
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supported the plan in September, with the next required step being the approval of the
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in 2014, calls for reintroducing mandatory military service reappeared, with the
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Command structure on the civilian/military strategic and operational levels (
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A notable moment in the history of the armed forces is the accession to the
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The Latvian armed forces were first formed soon after the new state was
1763:"Latvia plans new military base, return of compulsory national service"
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1868:"Latvia reintroduces compulsory military service – DW – 04/07/2023"
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and Finland. The Armed Forces were also supported by the volunteer
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Latvian soldiers during the NATO exercise "Trident Juncture 2015"
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in the .303 (7,7mm) caliber, although the army also kept Russian
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was appointed as the first Commander-in-Chief. At the end of the
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World War II and the occupation of the Baltic states (1939–1991)
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The mission of the National Armed Forces (NAF) is to defend the
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Sargs.lv (The official news site of the National Armed Forces)
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Provide for the training of personnel and military reserves;
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1735:"Latvian army commander does not support mandatory service"
1671:"Latvia to maintain troop presence in Afghanistan and Iraq"
1507:] (PhD thesis). University of Latvia. p. 178, 230.
1411:"Compulsory military service to be re-introduced in Latvia"
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1615:"NATO Update: Seven new members join NATO - 29 March 2004"
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Director of the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability
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Armed Forces of Latvia and their historical background
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Ranks and insignia of the Latvian National Armed Forces
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Camopedia (a collection of Latvian camouflage patterns
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Security Service of the Parliament and State President
1988:
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in the infantry battalion BALTBAT and naval squadron
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The main mission of the National Armed Forces is to:
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List of countries in Europe by military expenditures
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1989:National Armed Forces of Latvia Official Website
1057:Latvian Army 2nd battalion soldier in Iraq, 2006
751:After restoration of independence (1991–present)
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1994:Unified recruiment platform "klustikaravirs.lv"
453:Military history of Latvia during World War II
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419:operations, and participate in international
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1291:List of equipment of the Latvian Land Forces
3686:Medal for Extraordinary Meritorious Service
2176:Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic 1944–1991
2018:Stefan Marx, "The Latvian Defence System",
1521:Boys of the Dvina - Latvia's Army 1918-1940
1439:"Par mums | Nacionālie bruņotie spēki"
1425:"Par mums | Nacionālie bruņotie spēki"
877:Structure of the Latvian Armed Forces, 2019
436:Participate in national threat elimination;
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1579:History of Latvia : the 20th century
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3470:Military Planning and Conduct Capability
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188:Commander of the Joint Headquarters
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4226:Individual Partnership Action Plan
3962:Joint Support and Enabling Command
3791:North Atlantic Treaty Organization
3430:Chairman of the Military Committee
3397:Common Security and Defence Policy
2022:, December 1993, pp. 557–559.
1267:North Atlantic Treaty Organization
801:North Atlantic Cooperation Council
789:North Atlantic Treaty Organization
368:Latvijas Nacionālie bruņotie spēki
38:Latvijas Nacionālie bruņotie spēki
27:Combined military forces of Latvia
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3488:Intelligence and Situation Centre
1811:Īvāns, Ansis (20 December 2017).
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4010:Chair of the Military Committee
3482:Joint Support Coordination Cell
2159:Soviet deportations from Latvia
4273:Science for Peace and Security
4266:eastward NATO expansion issues
3528:Institute for Security Studies
3503:Security & Defence College
1839:"The National Defence Concept"
1695:ERR, LSM, ERR | (2022-07-06).
1518:MA, S. Kiersons (2012-06-23).
893:NAF Commander's Personal Staff
833:Cap badge of the field uniform
826:from 2015 to 2021 and others.
515:Latvian Provisional Government
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4343:1919 establishments in Latvia
4338:Government agencies of Latvia
3979:Allied Command Transformation
3664:Secure Software-defined Radio
2627:Latvian National Armed Forces
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971:Training and Doctrine Command
491:) on July 10, 1919, when the
360:Latvian National Armed Forces
33:Latvian National Armed Forces
3922:International Military Staff
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855:Valsts aizsardzības dienests
714:24th Territorial Rifle Corps
4211:Atlantic Treaty Association
1030:Russian invasion in Ukraine
695:Soviet occupation of Latvia
523:Latvian War of Independence
286:Latvian War of Independence
65:(English: "Power in unity")
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3079:Military history of Europe
3032:Military history of Europe
2658:Latvian Special Tasks Unit
2149:by the Soviet Union (1944)
2020:Jane's Intelligence Review
1548:Andersons, Edgars (2006).
1288:
1285:List of military equipment
1250:Operation Inherent Resolve
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942:Special Operations Command
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3972:SHAPE International Band
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2263:Administrative divisions
1941:"Pašreizējās operācijas"
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770:Baltic Military District
351:Military ranks of Latvia
336:Resolute Support Mission
3564:Politico-Military Group
3460:External Action Service
3440:Foreign Affairs Council
2668:Latvian Staff Battalion
2663:Latvian Military Police
2288:Government institutions
1585:: Jumava. p. 327.
1064:Latvia cooperates with
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699:People's Army of Latvia
489:Latvijas Bruņotie spēki
466:in November 1918 after
296:2001 War in Afghanistan
76:; 105 years ago
4221:Mediterranean Dialogue
4203:Multilateral relations
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2771:Bosnia and Herzegovina
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4241:NATO global partners
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859:Government of Latvia
627:Carden Loyd tankette
612:Latvian soldiers in
583:QF 4.5-inch howitzer
543:Pattern 1914 Enfield
473:Latvian Armed Forces
18:Latvian Armed Forces
4236:Major non-NATO ally
3917:International Staff
3735:Kortenberg building
3729:Intelligence School
3638:Everything but Arms
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2638:Latvian Land Forces
2464:Illegal immigration
2347:Statistical regions
2134:War of Independence
2089:Corded Ware culture
1391:on 24 February 2018
1097:Baltic Air Policing
1091:to cover all three
962:NAF Staff Battalion
839:Russo-Ukrainian War
593:were acquired from
567:Vickers machine gun
176:Minister of Defence
92:23 August 1991
4328:Military of Latvia
3884:Opposition to NATO
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3569:Military Committee
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