WHITE 34 PA P E R sized groups, is generated from the brigade’s organic structure. The second Land Forces brigade – “Žemaitija” Motorised Infantry Brigade, is a lower readiness unit able to perform various operations and will be mainly composed of conscripts. In the face of current modern threats, the National Defence Volunteer Forces have an important task for territorial defence. While preparing for this task, the NDVF closely cooperates with the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union, local communities and other non-governmental organisations. The NDVF is composed of a headquarters and six territorial units covering the entire territory of Lithuania. The main NDVF combat unit is a light infantry section which reflects the NDVFs capability to act in an occupied territory and behind enemy lines. Land Force Mechanized Infantry Brigade „Iron Wolf“ Motorised Infantry Brigade „Žemaitija“ National Defence Volunteer Forces Land Force Training Centre Juozas Vitkus Engineer Battalion Structure of the Land Forces Professional military servicemen Land Force Officers Non-commissioned officers Soldiers 530 1540 1380 Conscripts Volunteer soldiers Total 1950 4720 10120 Land Force personnel, as of March 31, 2017 Air Force The main task of the Air Force is to monitor, control and defend Lithuanian air space. Longterm plans to upgrade air surveillance and air defence capabilities will be further developed, while aerial search and rescue, as well as air transport capabilities will be maintained. Another function of the Air Force is to also provide flexible support to the Land Forces, Special Operation Forces and the Navy. The role of the Air Force in national defence will be further enhanced with the acquisition of new short and medium range air defence systems. These projects will increase the Air Force’s capability to defend strategic objects and Land Force units from air strikes. Additionally, high priority is given to the further integration into the NATO Air and Missile Defence System as well as improving the Host Nation Support for the NATO air policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base.