National Defense Structure and Security Protocols

National Guard

The National Guard is responsible for the driving and control of operations required to contribute to the maintenance of internal order and cooperation in the development of military operations, in coordination with other military components.

Military Aviation

Military aviation is responsible for the planning, execution, and control of military operations required for aerospace defense, in line with other military components, and performs functions as mandated by law.

National Armed Forces

The National Armed Forces is a key element in the overall defense of the nation, organized by the State to conduct its military defense responsibilities to society.

Defense Council Powers

According to Article 38 of the Organic Law on National Security, the Defense Council of the Nation holds the following powers:

• Advising: Advising the government in the development of security plans and overall defense in various fields of national life.
• Strategic Updates: Updating the Nation's strategic concept and suggesting guidelines to public power for developing and implementing plans.
• Security Proposals: Proposing measures to the President of the Republic or relevant state security organs when circumstances warrant.
• Mobilization: Adopting policies to assist with the mobilization and demobilization of forces in various fields.
• Council Decisions: Executing other duties decided by the Council, requiring at least two-thirds of its permanent members.
• Public Participation: Promoting active and continuous participation of public power and society in matters related to national security.

IAED

The Institute of Higher Studies for National Defense "Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Antonio José de Sucre" was founded on December 9, 1970, by order of President Dr. Rafael Caldera (Decree No. 468). It serves as a civil-military Superior Institute under the Ministry of Defense to study problems related to national security and defense.

The Guerrilla

Guerrilla warfare is defined as a form of military training based on dispersed actions intended to weaken and disrupt the enemy through a series of military operations. The guerrilla army often relies on popular support, as its control strategy is based on the protection of the civilian population.