4.2.1 Combat capabilities The combat capabilities of the Slovenian Armed Forces will be based on medium infantry with the ability to form a task brigade-level unit. The core of the Slovenian Armed Forces’ capabilities and modernization will be the establishment of the capabilities of a medium battalion battle group. Its key building blocks will be wheeled armoured vehicles with appropriate firepower, and ballistic and counter-mine protection of the crew. The capabilities of air defence, artillery, engineering, nuclear, radiological, chemical and biological defence, communications, and reconnaissance will be included in the medium battalion battle group. These capabilities will be designed in accordance with the standards of the Alliance. Taking into account the principle of a single set of forces, the medium battalion battle group will be dedicated to ensuring national defence and meeting the international obligations of the Republic of Slovenia. The first medium battalion battle group will be formed by 2027, and the second by 2030. Light infantry will carry out tasks within the national territory and in international operations and missions. It will complement the capabilities of medium infantry, and provide training and operation of the contract reserve component. It will enable the establishment of the elements for the growth of the force, based on the activation of the concept of military strategic reserve. The capabilities of special forces will be dedicated to carrying out special reconnaissance tasks, training foreign armed forces, obtaining important military information, and fighting against military objectives in the depths of the enemy’s territory. 16