Wojska obrony terytorialnej w państwach bałtyckich
The Baltic states Territorial Defence Forces

Summary/Abstract: In the article, the author discusses the significance and role of the so-called Territorial Defence Forces in the politics and military capability of Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia). The characteristics of the territorial defence forces in these countries are generally similar, but some differences may be noted between them. Generally, they can be described as units mostly intended for the operational support of the main armed forces of these countries. However, their role is not limited only to discouraging any potential aggressor from attack, but they are (although in miscellaneous degrees) an active system of training the military reserve forces and strengthening the defensive preparedness of society and its patriotic posture, and they also can support the state authorities in crisis situations. Although the last years brought the growth in their personnel and equipment and also is predicted that these government intentions are going to be continued in next years, further progress in growth of potential territorial defence units in the Baltic states could remain limited by a number of factors, mostly budgetary or demographic.

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