We, the National Armed Forces, are the basis of the country's military defense system and, in co-operation with the Allied forces, protect the sovereignty and territorial indivisibility of the Latvian state.
The National Armed Forces is a structuring of three military formations - the Regular Forces, the National Guard and the Reserve - consisting of a militarily organized, trained and armed part of the people - soldiers who are under national protection and their lives, freedoms, honor and dignity are protected by law.
Leadership
Strong National Armed Forces, safe and secure Latvia!
The leadership of the National Armed Forces is exercised by the Commander of the National Armed Forces who is subordinated to the Minister of Defense. The Commander of the National Armed Forces is the most senior military official in the State.
Statistics
7870
Professional service soldiers
10 000
National guards
38000*
Reserve soldiers
* Including those who served in the compulsory military service until 31.12.2006.
National Armed Forces Photo Gallery
Media contacts
Lieutenant Colonel
Mairita Senkevicina
Head of the Communications Department
27218405
Information analysis and operations department is responsible for communication between media and the defense sector - the Ministry of Defense and the National Armed Forces.
In order to apply for interviews or ask questions, please write an e-mail to prese@mil.lv or contact the head of the Information analysis and operations department.
Contacts for whistleblowers
Lieutenant Colonel Rolands Moļņiks
Deputy Head of the General Inspection Section
67335252
The Audit and Inspection Department General Inspection Section is responsible for communication between whistleblowers and the defense sector.
Whistleblower's reports are submitted in accordance with the Whistleblowing Law, additional information can be found at the State Chancellery.
If you have any questions about whistleblowing, please contact LTC Rolands Moļņiks or the contact point of whistleblowers – the State Chancellery.
We remember
Since the restoration of the Latvian Army, Latvian soldiers have participated in many international operations and combat tasks, sacrificing their lives to strengthen Latvia's security. Through their work, they have proved that the soldiers of the Latvian Army are loyal and selfless in defending their core values.
