Armed Forces of Montenegro
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The Armed Forces of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Војска Црне Горе, romanized: Vojska Crne Gore) are the military forces of Montenegro. The Armed Forces consists of an army, navy and air force. The military currently maintains a force of 2,350 active duty members.[1] The bulk of its equipment and forces were inherited from the Armed Forces of Serbia and Montenegro; as Montenegro contained the entire coastline of the former union, it retained the entire naval force.[citation needed] On 5 June 2017, Montenegro joined NATO as the 29th member.
Command
Leadership
- Commander in Chief President Jakov Milatović
Ministry of Defence
- Minister of Defence, Dragan Krapović
- Chief of General Staff Brigadier General, Zoran Lazarević
Bases
Air Bases
- Bar Naval Base
- Pero Ćetković Base
- Pristan Base
Army Bases
- Milovan Šaranović Army Base
- Nikšić Army Base
- V. K. Volođa Army Base
- Breza Army Base
- Masline Army Base
- Аndrijevica Army Base
Units and structure
- File:Generalstab Vojske Crne Gore.png General Staff, in Podgorica[3]
- File:Pjesadijski bataljon.png 1st Infantry Battalion, in Danilovgrad
- 1st Infantry Company, in Nikšić
- 2nd Infantry Company, in Pljevlja
- 3nd Infantry Company, in Andrijevica
- Mountain Infantry Company, in Kolašin
- Fire Support Company, in Podgorica
- Signal Platoon, in Danilovgrad
- NBC Defence Platoon, in Danilovgrad
- Service Section, in Danilovgrad
- File:Vazduhoplovstvo.png Air Force, at Podgorica Airbase
- Flying Squadron
- Air Surveillance & Reporting Centre, in Golubovci, reports to NATO's Integrated Air Defense System CAOC Torrejón in Spain
- Support Company
- Signal Platoon
- 1st Air-Defence Platoon
- 2nd Air-Defence Platoon
- Service Section
- File:Mornarica Crne Gore.png Navy, in Bar
- Patrol Boat P105
- Patrol Boat P106
- Coastal Surveillance Company
- Training Ship "Jadran"
- Auxiliary Boats Detachment
- Support Company, in Danilovgrad
- Combat Support Battalion, in Podgorica
- File:Specijalci.png Special Forces Company
- Marine Detachment
- File:Vojna Policija.png Military Police Company
- File:Garda Pocasna.png Honorary Guard Company
- Support Battalion, in Danilovgrad
- Engineer Company
- Maintenance Company
- Mixed Logistic Company
- Warehouse Platoon
- Logistic Platoon
- 2nd Infantry Battalion (Reserve), in Pljevlja
- 3rd Infantry Battalion (Reserve), in Andrijevica
- Mixed Artillery Battalion (Reserve), in Nikšić
- Training Center, in Danilovgrad
- Medical Center, in Podgorica
- Signal and Electronic Warfare Company, in Podgorica
- File:Pjesadijski bataljon.png 1st Infantry Battalion, in Danilovgrad
Ranks and insignia
The military before 1918
After military successes in the wars 1876–1878 during which the Principality of Montenegro was enlarged by a large territory, from the Tara River in the north to the Adriatic Sea in the south (liberated towns Podgorica, Nikšić, Kolašin, Andrijevica, Bar and Ulcinj), reorganization in Montenegrin army was conducted in 1880. Each kapetanija (municipality) formed its reserve battalion. There were 42 battalions in total. Since 1881, regular military exercises were conducted. Supreme Commander of the Montenegrin army was the monarch, Prince / King Nikola I. Operational command, organization and financial support of the Montenegrin army was entrusted to the Ministry of Defence, the department of the Government of the Principality / Kingdom of Montenegro.
General Staff of the Montenegrin army was part of the Ministry of Defence. In 1882 first 14 Montenegrins were sent to officer schools abroad, particularly in Italy and Russia. In 1886, 10 of them completed their education and they become first trained officers in Montenegrin warrior history. These Montenegrin officers held courses in Podgorica, Nikšić and Cetinje. In September 1895, the first permanent Infantry NCO school in Podgorica was opened, and the first NCOs got desečar rank. At the end of 1896, artillery officer school in Cetinje was established – the first Montenegrin officer school.
Formations
In 1906 Montenegrin army received the first systematized regulations, and the Law on Organization of the Army was adopted in 1910. Infantry and artillery, were established, followed by two specialized branches (reconnaissance and pioneering), and additional branches (medics, military workshop, the military court staff, gendarmerie and logistics). In 1913 the Montenegrin gendarmerie became a special Military Police unit. Since the establishment of the internal Montenegrin telecommunications system in 1869, vital for the flow of military-defence information, it was under the jurisdiction of Ministry of the military. Until 1912, the territory of the Kingdom of Montenegro was divided into four divisional areas:
- 1.Cetinje divisional area
- 2.Podgorica divisional area
- 3.Nikšić divisional area
- 4.Kolašin divisional area
After wars 1912th–1913th established additional two divisions field:
By 1912, the Montenegrin Army had 11 brigade areas, 52 districts and 322 battalion troop areas. Divisions were composed of 2–3 Infantry Brigade. Each divisional command had three artillery batteries. On the eve of the First Balkan War Kingdom of Montenegro lined up 55,000 soldiers. After the establishment of the Kingdom of Montenegro in 1910, Montenegro was involved in three wars with the first one being the First Balkan War, in alliance with Serbia, Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria against the Ottoman Empire. The Second Balkan War was fought between Montenegro, Serbia, Greece, Romania and the Ottoman Empire against Bulgaria, with Bulgaria consequently losing significant territory in the north, Thrace, and Macedonia. The Military of Montenegro before 1918, was much larger than today's military. During World War I, Montenegro mobilised 50,000 troops. The Commander-in-Chief was King Nikola I of Montenegro, while the General of Staff was Božidar Janković. Units included:
- Pljevlja Division
The Pljevlja Division was commanded by Brigadier Luka Gojnić. The division was made up of 10 battalions. It had around 6,000 soldiers and patrolled the area east from Pljevlja.
- Herzegovina Detachment
The Herzegovina Detachment was commanded by Serdar (Count) Janko Vukotić. The detachment was made up of 15 battalions. It had around 15,000 soldiers, and patrolled the border with Herzegovina.
- Lovćen Detachment
The Lovćen Detachment was commanded by divizijar Mitar Martinović. The detachment was made up of 18 battalions. It had around 8,000 soldiers, and patrolled the areas of Lovćen and Sutorman.
- Old Serbia' Detachment
The 'Old Serbia' Detachment was commanded by Brigadier Radomir Vešović. The detachment was made up of 13 battalions. It had around 6,000 soldiers and secured the Albanian border.
Uniforms
Most soldiers of the Montenegrin army had no uniforms. At mobilization, the soldiers were issued with a rifle and a badge to put on the cap. Both soldiers and officers in the reserve wore national costume. The badges in the caps had different designs depending on the rank of the wearer.
Ranks and Badges
All Montenegrins between 18 and 62 years were conscripts. Recruitment was done three times a year, and the recruits are in peacetime had to have at least 25 years.
- Officer ranks were: potporučnik, poručnik, kapetan, komandir, brigadir, divizijar
- NCO ranks were: desečar, donarednik, narednik
- Ceremonial ranks were: serdar, vojvoda
Peacekeeping operations
Montenegro participates in peace operations under the NATO and UN auspices as military troops and observers. Minister of Defense said that 85 soldiers are trained for international missions.[4] Montenegrin soldiers are trained by the German Bundeswehr.[5] Montenegro sent 45 troops and medical personnel to the ISAF mission in Afghanistan and later took part in the Resolute Support Mission.[6][7] Montenegro also participates in UN peacekeeping missions in Liberia, UNMIL, Cyprus, UNFICYP as military observers and Somalia, EU-NAVFOR.[8]
| Current Mission | Organization | Country | Nr. of personnel |
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| NATO EFP | NATO | Latvia | Special forces team |
| KFOR | NATO | Kosovo | 2 Officers |
| UNMIL | UN | Liberia | Officers as military observers |
| UNFICYP | UN | Cyprus | Officers as military observers |
| MINURSO | UN | Western Sahara | Officers as military observers |
| EU-NAVFOR | EU | Somalia | 12 Members (APVD team)[9] |
| EUTM Mali | EU | Mali | Officers training |
Equipment
Ground Army
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Air Force
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Gallery
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Members of Special Forces Brigade
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Members of Marine Detachment
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Special forces
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Montenegrin troops in Afghanistan
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Montenegrin troops in Afghanistan
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Infantry Company
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Infantry Company
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Sniper
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Achleitner RCV Survivor
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BOV M86
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Combat drill
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Soldier
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NBC Defence
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Military Police
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Montenegrin navy boat
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Montenegrin soldier holding a HK MP5
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Kotor class Frigate
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See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 International Institute for Strategic Studies (25 February 2021). The Military Balance 2021. London: Routledge. p. 126. ISBN 9781032012278.
- ↑ "Where does Montenegro import Arms and ammunition". 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ↑ "Predlog odluke o organizacijsko - formacijskoj strukturi i veličini Vojske Crne Gore".
- ↑ "Spremaju se za Avganistan". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011.
- ↑ David Noack: Subsidiary Troops (German: Hilfstruppen), german-foreign-policy.com, 17.03.2008.
- ↑ "Kasarna Danilovgrad: Svečanost za vojnike koji idu u Avganistan". Archived from the original on 8 March 2010.
- ↑ "Rujović: Vojnici će opravdati očekivanja u misiji "Odlučna podrška" - Cafe del Montenegro". Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ↑ http://www.mod.gov.me/rubrike/Mirovne_misije/vojska_crne_gore_u_medjunarodnim_misijama_i_operac
- ↑ "Crnogorci brane "Esbjerg" od pirata".
- ↑ http://www.gov.me/files/1256832119.pdf Page 15
- ↑ "PIŠTOLJ – GLOCK 17". www.vojska.me. Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "Specijalci bez greške i na 40 °C". www.rtcg.me (in cnr). 23 July 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "AUTOMAT HECKLER AND KOCH – MP5". www.vojska.me. Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ↑ Popenker, Maxim (25 November 2017). "TARA TM-9 SMG submachine gun (Montenegro)". Modern Firearms.
- ↑ DFNS. "Turkey gifts MPT rifles to Montenegro". DFNS.net Land. Archived from the original on 14 May 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ↑ "Schriftliche Fragen an die Bundesregierung im Monat Januar 2015; Frage Nr. 195" (PDF) (in Deutsch).
- ↑ "HECKLER AND KOCH – HK 416". www.vojska.me. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ↑ "POLUAUTOMATSKA SNAJPERSKA PUŠKA PSG 1". www.vojska.me. Archived from the original on 16 May 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ↑ "HECKLER AND KOCH MSG 90". www.vojska.me. Archived from the original on 31 January 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 International Institute for Strategic Studies (14 February 2017). The Military Balance 2017. Vol. 117 (1 ed.). London, United Kingdom: Routledge. p. 138. ISBN 978-1857439007.
- ↑ "The wars also affect the pace of equipping the Army of Montenegro: the Americans are late, but not the Israelis". vijesti.me. 14 January 2024. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024.
- ↑ Montenegro army land ground armed forces military equipment armored vehicle intelligence pictures – Army Recognition
- ↑ "Crna Gora prodaje "Kotor" i "Pulu"".
- ↑ Bozinovski, Igor (5 February 2018). "Montenegro orders three Bell 412 helicopters". IHS Jane's 360. Skopje. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ↑ Zuvela, Maja; Sekularac, Ivana; Potter, Mark (30 January 2018). "Montenegro inks deal to buy three helicopters from Bell Helicopter". Reuters. Sarajevo. Archived from the original on 7 February 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ↑ "Montenegro Air Force adding two Canadian-built Bell 505s". 10 June 2020.
External links
- Official Website (Montenegrin)
- Montenegro in NATO (Montenegrin)
- "Europe’s Newest State Trims the Army" (DefenseNews.com)[dead link]
- "Appointment of the Acting Chief of the General Staff of the Army of Montenegro" (Website of the President of Montenegro)
- Montenegrin Armed Forces / Vojska Crne Gore – VCG
- Perspective of the Military of Montenegro, in English
- Montenegrin Armed Forces before 1918 / Vojska Crne Gore prije 1918
- Debate on NATO in Montenegro
- Milo Đukanović appoints himself as Minister of Defense
- / Forum article about Montenegrin military (in Serbian)
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