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The Bulgarian Army () represents the Armed Forces of the ), '''Bulgarian Navy''' ( Navy ), and the '''Bulgarian Air Forces''' ( Air Force ). The Patron Saint of the Bulgarian Army is St. George , and Valor Day ( May 6 , also known as St. George's Day) has long been celebrated as Valor and Army Day. It is an official holiday in Bulgaria. After the country became a NATO member in April 2004, the Bulgarian Ministry Of Defense has begun a new downsizing, modernization, and reform program (known as PLAN 2004 ) that will result in the adoption of a smaller force structure of around 50,000 personnel, based upon a Rapid Reaction Force and two additional corps headquarters, all with subordinate brigades. As of 1 January 2008 the military of Bulgaria is to disband its compulsory military service {Link without Title} . HISTORY OF THE BULGARIAN ARMY Major conflicts in modern history of Bulgaria:
For information on military conflicts in the more distant past see History Of Bulgaria . GENERAL STAFF The Bulgarian Armed Forces are Headquartered in Sofia , where most of the general staff is based. Currently headed by Chief of Staff General Zlatan Kirilov Stoykov , the General Staff is responsible for operational command of the Bulgarian Army and its 3 major branches. Deputies: Vice Admiral Petar Petrov, General Atanas Zaprianov, General Dimitar Zehtinov. Chief commanders:
LAND FORCES See Also: Bulgarian land forces The Land Forces are functionally divided into Active and '''Reserve Forces'''. Their main functions include deterrence, defense, Peace support and Crisis Management , humanitarian and rescue missions, as well as social functions within Bulgarian society. The Active Forces mainly have peacekeeping and defensive duties, and are further divided into Deployment Forces, Immediate Reaction, and Main Defense Forces. The Reserve Forces consists of Enhancement Forces, Territorial Defense Forces, and Training Grounds. They deal with planning and reservist preparation, armaments and equipment storage, training of formations for active forces rotation or increase in personnel. During peacetime the Land Forces maintain permanent Combat and Mobilization readiness. They become part of multinational military formations in compliance with International Treaties Bulgaria is a signatory to, participate in the preparation of the population, the national economy and the maintenance of wartime reserves and the Infrastructure of the country for defense. In times of crisis the Land Forces' main tasks relate to participation in operations countering Terrorist Activities and defense of strategic facilities (such as Nuclear Power plants and major industrial facilities), assisting the security forces in proliferation of Weapons Of Mass Destruction , illegal armaments traffic and international terrorism. In case of low- and medium-intensity military conflict the Active Forces that are part of the Land Forces participate in carrying out the initial tasks for the defense of the Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty of the country. In case of a military conflict of high intensity the Land Forces, together with the Air Force and the Navy, form the defense group of the Bulgarian Army aiming at countering aggression and protection of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country. The Bulgarian Land Forces are scheduled to become fully professional by 1st of January 2008, bringing an end to mandatory military service. The Bulgarian Air Force and Naval Forces are already fully professional. National guard unit See Also: National guard unit The National guard unit of Bulgaria is successor of the personal guards of Knyaz Alexander I , founded in 1879 . On 12 July the guards escort the Bulgarian Knyaz for the first time. That's why 12 July is the official holiday of the National guard unit. Throughout the years the structure of the guards has changed from convoy to squadron, regiment and after 1942 - division. Today it includes military units for army salute and wind orchestra. In 2001 the National guard unit is approved for official military unit of the Bulgarian Army and one of the symbols of the state authority along with the flag, the coat of arms and the national anthem. Inventory of the Bulgarian armed forces: Infantry Weapons : Tanks : Armored Vehicles : Artillery :
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