The Defence Strategy of the Czech Republic A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Defence Strategy outlines the policy of the Government of the Czech Republic to ensure the defence of the Czech Republic. It defines how the key tasks of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic are fulfilled, and is the primary guidance for the ensuing planning process. 2. The Defence Strategy is based on the applicable national law regulating defence, particularly the Czech Constitution, international treaties and relevant Acts.1 It stems from the Security Strategy of the Czech Republic2, and reflects NATO’s Strategic Concept, the EU’s Global Strategy and other relevant national, international and allied documents. 3. In accordance with the Armed Forces Act, the essential mission of the Czech Armed Forces is to prepare for the defence of the Czech Republic and to defend it against external attacks. In accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty, Czech Armed Forces participate in the preparation for the collective defence of NATO’s allies’ territory, which includes training exercises, involvement in NATO defence planning procedures and participation in deployed operations. The Armed Forces are also involved in activities to maintain peace and security, namely through their participation in peacekeeping and peace support operations, and in rescue and humanitarian aid missions. The Armed Forces actively cooperate with foreign (especially allied) armed forces in areas of common security interest. 1 2 6 Defence of the Czech Republic is carried out in accordance with the Constitutional Act No. 1/1993 Coll., The Constitution of the Czech Republic; Constitutional Act No. 110/1998 Coll., on the Security of the Czech Republic; Act No. 219/1999 Coll., on the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic (the Armed Forces Act); Act No. 221/1999 Coll., on the Military Professionals; Act No. 222/1999 Coll., on Ensuring the Defence of the Czech Republic; Act No. 585/2004 Sb., on Liability to Conscription and its Safeguard (the Conscription Act); Act No. 300/2013 Coll., on the Military Police; Act No. 153/1994 Coll., on the Intelligence Service of the Czech Republic; Act No. 289/2005 Coll., on the Military Intelligence; Act No. 45/2016 Coll. Of the Service of Reservists. Authorised by Government Resolution No. 79 dated 4 February 2015.