systems of the states involved in the European security structures and the NATO Partnership for Peace Program. In accordance with the content and dynamics of the process of integration of the Republic of Serbia into the EU, the capacities of the elements of the defense system will be built in order to perform the obligations within the European security and defense policy. The Armed Forces of Serbia is an organized armed force that defends the country from the external armed threats and performs other missions and tasks in accordance with the Constitution, law and principles of international law regulating the use of force. In accordance with the Constitution and foreign policy orientation of the state, the Armed Forces of Serbia develops capacities for active contribution to building a favorable security environment, partnership and participation in multinational operations with a UN mandate, as well as for support to civil authorities in countering security threats. Democratic and civilian control of the Armed Forces of Serbia and other defense forces and transparency in defense affairs are the basis for the development of a modern defense system. The orientation of defense policy is the basis for making normative, strategic-doctrinal and planning documents, and when they become operative, conditions for achieving the defined goals of defense policy are created. 4.4. Internal Security Policy Internal security policy provides protection of the democratic political system, human rights and freedoms, public order and peace and the citizens’ property security and other social values. In achieving internal security policy, legislative, executive and judicial bodies work together, with effective policies in the economic, social and health care fields, as well as other areas that have an impact on internal security. For the implementation of internal security policy, normative extension of the activities of the competent state bodies and other entities dealing with matters 26