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The Finnish Defence Forces (, ) are responsible for the defence of Finland. It is a cadre army of 15,000, of which 8,900 are professional soldiers (officers), extended with conscripts and reservists such that the standard readiness strength is 34,700 people in uniform (27,300 Army, 3,000 Navy, and 4,400 Air Force). A universal male conscription is in place, under which all men above 18 years of age serve for 6, 9 or 12 months. Alternative non-military service and volunteer service by women (about 500 chosen annually <[1]</ref>) are possible.

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• Related: Finnish Jäger troops, Nordic Battlegroup, Finnish Rapid Deployment Force

Finnish Defence Forces website Finnish Defence Forces website www.puolustusvoimat.fi/en/ - Web

Finnish Peacekeeping Operations Finnish Peacekeeping Operations www.puolustusvoimat.fi/.../ - Web

One for all, all for one? New Nordic Defence Partn... One for all, all for one? New Nordic Defence Partnership? www.norden.org/en/publications/publications/2009-764 - Web

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