The Armed Forces of the Republic of San Marino - consist of a permanent contingent of 75-100 people.
San Marino Armed Forces | |
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Emblem of the Armed Forces of San Marino | |
Years of existence | Year 1126 |
A country | San marino |
Number of | 75-100 people |
Patron | Saint Mrin |
Colors | |
Equipment | sabers , muskets , pistols |
Marks of Excellence | on a military cap there is a feather that is colored light blue below and a white one at the top |
Commanders | |
Acting commander | General Leonardo Maria Lornfernini |
Site | esteri.sm/on-line/home.h… |
The main composition of the armed forces of the state is involved in ceremonial events related to national holidays and meetings of foreign government delegations.
There is no compulsory military service, but all citizens from 16 to 55 years old can be recruited or voluntarily join special military units.
The cost of the army budgeted for the country is 700,000 US dollars (according to 2001 information).
San Marino is not part of NATO or the EU.