The
Finnish Defence Forces and their activities are governed
by the Act of the Defence Forces 2008. The President
of the Republic is the Supreme commander of the Defence
Forces. The government is the highest executive power
in national defence issues. The total active manpower
of the Finnish Army is around 37,000 soldiers including
20,000 conscripts. On mobilisation, the total power
of army forces is around 350,000 soldiers. The conscription
is 6-9 months for soldiers, and 12 months for officer
and NCOs.
The Land forces of Finnish Army is around 24,000,
including 15,000 conscripts. To be 240,000 on mobilisation.