continuing to improve and modernise the national security capacity, supporting the collective defence mechanism of NATO, and contributing to the provision of the international security, the Republic of Latvia reduces the risk of external military aggression or other threats and, if necessary, is prepared to launch effective countermeasures. Priorities of the Republic of Latvia Regarding Monitoring of the Military Threats: Strengthening of Self-Defence Capabilities of the Country State self-defence is a responsibility of the society, state institutions, local municipalities, and NAF, and is achieved by ensuring sovereignty and inviolability of the country. A critical part of the self-defence capacity is quick identification of threats and fast decision making, and comprehensive government measures, using all available military and non-military resources in a coordinated and integrated way. The use of military and non-military resources complies with the increase of a specific threat and violence level within the territory of the Republic of Latvia, as well as with civil and military cooperation principles. In the case of a threat to the state, NAF and allied armed forces secure the land and sea borders, as well as the airspace of the Republic of Latvia. A very important task for the state selfdefence is to develop a strong support system that could allow fast reception and deployment of allied forces within the territory of the Republic of Latvia. In the case of threats to the national security, it is very important NAF work in cooperation with the State Fire and Rescue Service that is responsible for coordination and control of the civil defence system, thus providing the necessary support. NAF must continue to maintain and improve combat capabilities that ensure fast response to all possible challenges in the early stages of threats, thus developing compatibility with other state institutions involved in overcoming of the threats, as well as establishing an effective and flexible system for reserve and mobilisation. NAF must continue to develop cooperation and establish mechanisms for better coordination between the Baltic states, as well as those allied countries that are interested in and are directly involved in strengthening of the security of the Baltic Sea Region. The country must promote citizenship, patriotism, direct and broad involvement of the society in regard to provision of the national security.