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The Finland defense forces are regarded as one of the finest in the world. The defense force of Finland comprise of both professional career soldiers and a volunteer army.
The Finland defense forces consume less than 2% of Finland's total annual budget. The country of Finland follows compulsory male conscription. All healthy males above 18 years of age are required to undergo compulsory military training. The compulsory period extends from a minimum of six months to a maximum of a full year. The defense forces of Finland are under the direct command of the Chief of Defense of the Republic of Finland. The Chief of Defense is answerable to the President of Finland. The defense forces in Finland are divided into three military branches. The three branches are the Finnish Navy, the Finnish Army and the Finnish Air Force.
The defense forces of Finland have taken an active part in many peacekeeping operations around the globe. The Finland defense forces follow a unique military doctrine of total defense. The practical terms of this doctrine translates into complete use of resources for Finland's survival. All the parts of the civilian government are involved in defense planning. The Finnish border guard is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Finland border under any situation
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