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  Republic of Slovenia
  Ministry of Defence
  General Staff of the Slovenian
  Armed Forces
  Vojkova cesta 55
  SI-1000 Ljubljana
  T: +386 (0)1 471 22 11
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  E: glavna.pisarna.gssv(at)mors.si

The Slovenian Armed Forces provide military defence independently or within an alliance, in accordance with international agreements.

Mission

In co-operation with the Alliance:

• provide military defence of the Republic of Slovenia (RS),
• deter military aggression against the Republic of Slovenia,
• re-establish national sovereignty on the entire territory,
• contribute to international peace and stability.

Mission essential tasks:

• maintain operational readiness,
• activate and mobilise forces,
• deploy forces to the area of operation,
• conduct defensive operations,
• conduct offensive operations.

Other tasks:

• contribute to international peace, security and stability,
• support in ensuring the safety and welfare of RS citizens.

The Slovenian Armed Forces are manned with active and reserve component members.

The active component is composed of professional Slovenian Armed Forces members, while the reserve component includes citizens who have signed a contract for service in the contracted reserve and members of the compulsory reserve component who are obliged to serve in the reserve component.

The active component includes professional servicemembers: soldiers, non-commissioned officers, officers, uniformed specialists (military personnel) and civilians. Civilians are employed within the armed forces; however, they do not perform military service.