overview
The Ministry of Defense is the central institution responsible for safeguarding the sovereignty, territory, and people of the Republic of Checkland. Under the leadership of Minister Caleb Littler, the Ministry oversees all military planning, defense coordination, intelligence collaboration, and wartime readiness. It ensures that Checkland remains vigilant and prepared against both foreign and domestic threats.
Responsibilities
• Managing all branches of the Checkland Armed Forces.
• Directing military intelligence and counter-threat operations.
• Developing and enforcing national DEFCON and EMCOMS levels.
• Coordinating defense exercises and readiness protocols.
• Overseeing military logistics, training, and special operations.
• Maintaining diplomatic military channels with allied micronations.
• Enacting continuity of government (COG) and civil defense protocols during crises.
Command Structure
• Minister of Defense: Caleb Littler
• Commander-in-Chief: Prime Minister Stephen Pynch
• Special Forces Oversight: Checkland War Command (CWC)
• Emergency Liaison: Ministry of Public Safety
Military Forces
• Checkland National Army
• Checkland Navy
• Checkland Special Forces Unit
• Checkland Air Force
• Checkland Civil Defense Corps (Volunteer-based) Weapons include primarily symbolic and non-lethal gear: airsoft firearms, melee weapons, tactical armor, and communication gear.
EMCOMS System
EMCOMS is Checkland’s official civilian alert system for military actions during crises, ranging from peacetime operations to existential threats. It directs what information may be shared, how the military should respond, and what communication restrictions are in place.
EMCOMS LEVELS (Currently EMCOM 4 HOSTILE PRESENCE)