Nerudan Defence Forces

The Nerudan Defence Forces are the combined military forces of Neruda, tasked with the defence of the Republic of Neruda and its sovereignty. They also serve to support Nerudan national interests, including humanitarian aid, peacekeeping, and armed intervention. As of 2020, the Defence Forces consist of four primary branches: the Land Force, Naval Service, Air Force, and Special Operations Force. They are under the overall direction of the Minister of Defence of Neruda and under the direct command of the Defence Chief of Staff.

The first standing army in an independent Neruda was formed after the 1831 revolution, but has its roots in the Colonial Guard regiments of Neruda that had been formed in the years prior. Since 1831, the Defence Forces have participated in relatively few conflicts, but have been ramping up operations in recent years as they participate in foreign intervention and peacekeeping. Conscription is practiced in Neruda, but only volunteer units are permitted to be deployed on foreign soil unless exception is made by the Nerudan parliament, the senas.

Nerudan Special Operations Force
The Special Operations Force was established officially in 1975, and handles special reconnaissance, direct action, support, VIP protection, and counter-terrorist operations. It is composed of three primary units: the 5th Reconnaissance Regiment, Combat Diver Service, and the Special Intervention Service. NSOF also maintains its own small air wing, consisting mostly of transport air craft.