The Hungarian Ministry of Defence
is the superior military organ is responsible for
the control and military command of the Hungarian
Army, besides its administrative duties in the branch
of national defence. The total active manpower of
the Hungarian armed forces is around 32,000 military
personnel. There is also a paramilitary force with
11,500 border guards. The army is fully professional.
The Land Forces of the Hungarian army is around 13,000
people, including 745 civilians with the structure:
- 1 Land Forces HQ, 1 NBC battalion, 1 armoured battalion,
2 reconnaissance battalions, 2 light infantry brigades,
1 engineer brigade, 1 logistical regiment, 1 military
police regiment, 1 Special Forces group.