The King
of Sweden holds the military rank of General of all
three military forces, but he not longer is the titular
Commander-in-Chief. Political authority over the Armed
Forces is exercised by the Cabinet of Defence. The
Ministry of Defence is responsible for defence matters
within the Cabinet of Defence, but exercises no personal
military authority. The total armed forces are around
9,600 soldiers, 8,000 conscripts and 6,500 civilians.
On full mobilisation the capacity is around 200,000
soldiers.
The Land Forces of Swedish Army is around 6,200 soldiers,
including 3,200 professionals, 2,200 conscripts and
800 civil employees, with the structure:
3 army brigade commands:
- Southern Skâne, Brigade in Revingehed
- Skaraborg, Brigade in Skövde
- Norrboten, Brigade in Boden.