Tag: Austrian Federal Army Österreichisches Bundesheer

Though officially known as the Austrian Armed Forces it is also referred to as The Austrian Bundesheer and Austrian Federal Army. It is the only military force of the Republic of Austria with operative branches in Land Forces and Air Forces. Being a land locked country Austrian Army has no naval forces. However the patrolling of the River Danube was considered as a naval squadron for the period of 1958-2006. Primarily this military organization began to be formed in the years of 1918-1920. Back in that time the army fought against Yugoslavia. But after the declaration of Austrian Everlasting Neutrality the organization was finally got a unified shape and objective. The prime objective is to protect Austrian Neutrality and its mission is to protect the constitution and population, maintain the country’s law and security and to provide help and support in times of disaster.

With President Heinz Fischer as the Commander-in-Chief the Austrian Army presently operates with 25,963 active personnel and 27,000 reserved personnel and is headquartered in Vienna. However due to conscription of 6 months 48,108 males, 45,752 females becomes fit to serve the military every year.