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.