Slovenian Armed Forces
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In co-operation with the Alliance: provide military defence of the Republic of Slovenia, deter military aggression against the Republic of Slovenia, re-establish national sovereignty on the entire territory, contribute to international peace and stability.
Slovenian Armed Forces active component is composed of career members, while the reserve component includes citizens who have signed a contract for service in the contract reserve.
Active component
The active component includes professional servicemembers: soldiers, non-commissioned officers, officers, military specialists (military personnel) and civilians. Civilians are employed within the armed forces; however, they do not perform military service.
Reserve component (contract reserve)
The reserve component of the Slovenian Armed Forces is composed of the citizens who have voluntarily concluded a contract with the Ministry of Defence on service in the Slovenian Armed Forces contract reserve.
Voluntary military service
Since the abolishment of conscription, the Slovenian Armed Forces provides citizens with a possibility of voluntary military service.