The Sammarinese Armed Forces refers to the national military defence forces of the Republic of San Marino. It is one of the smallest military forces in the world, with its different branches having varied functions including: performing ceremonial duties; patrolling borders; mounting guard at government buildings; and assisting police in major criminal cases. There is also a military Gendarmerie which is part of the military forces of the republic. The entire military corps of San Marino depends upon the co-operation of full-time forces and their retained (volunteer) colleagues, known as the Corpi Militari Volontari, or Voluntary Military Force. National defence in the face of an aggressive world power is, by arrangement, the responsibility of Italy's armed forces. The component parts of the military are distinguished by distinctive cap badges, one each for the Fortress Guard (uniformed), Fortress Guard (artillery), Guard of the Council, Uniformed Militia, Military Ensemble (band), and Gendarmerie. There is no compulsory service, however under special circumstances citizens aged 16 to 55 may be drafted for the defence of the state.
The Republic of San Marino comprises nine castelli as its first-level administrative divisions. Each castle is led by a castle captain and a castle council, elected every five years.
The following are the ranks and insignia of NATO Air Forces Enlisted personnel for each member nation.
Borgo Maggiore is one of the nine castelli of San Marino. It lies at the foot of Monte Titano and has a population of 6,871, making it the second largest town of San Marino after Dogana.
Chiesanuova is one of the nine castelli of San Marino. It has a population of 1,143 inhabitants in an area of 5.46 km2.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in San Marino may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity are legal in San Marino, but households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex couples.
The Italian military rank of maresciallo is classified as a "sub-officer" and is the highest rank of non-commissioned officer in the Italian Armed Forces. It is higher than the rank of sergeant but lower than that of ensign/second lieutenant. There are from three to five grades within the rank, according to the different branches of the armed forces. The rank is achieved through merit or attending the Scuola Allievi Marescialli. Marshal is an intermediate rank of the armed forces which is currently granted to NCOs with the training and technical competence to carry out specialised executive roles, and to command smaller and technically complex units. The rank of maresciallo also exists in the Corps of Gendarmerie of San Marino.
Cailungo is a settlement in San Marino comprising two curazie, Cailungo di Sopra and Cailungo di Sotto, in the castello of Borgo Maggiore.
San Marino has recognized civil unions for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples since 5 December 2018. The law to permit civil unions became fully operational on 11 February 2019, following a number of further legal and administrative changes.
Santa Mustiola is a curazia of San Marino, in the castello of the City of San Marino.
The Ranks of the Italian Air Force are the military rank insignia used by the Italian Air Force, usually worn on jackets and mantels sleeves.
The Italian military sports corps, are the sports sections of the Italian Armed Forces and Polizia.
Rank comparison chart of all air forces of European states.
Canepa is a curazia of San Marino, in the castello of the City of San Marino.
Castellaro is a curazia of San Marino, in the castello of the City of San Marino.
Montalbo is a curazia of San Marino, in the castello of the City of San Marino.
Rank comparison chart of armies/ land forces of North and South American states.
Rank comparison chart of air forces non-commissioned officers and other personnel of European states.
Rank comparison chart of all navies of European states. Some European countries do not have naval forces, either because they are landlocked, such as Austria, Belarus, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Luxembourg, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Slovakia, San Marino and the Vatican, or naval duties provided by another state such as Monaco.
Rank comparison chart of air forces non-commissioned officers and other personnel of the European Union member states.
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