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1 The primary objective of the [[Austrian Armed Forces>>http://www.bundesheer.at/english/]] is the military defence of Austria. This is conducted on the principles of a militia system. [[image:bmlv.jpg||height="74" style="float:right" width="265"]]
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3 Other tasks include defending constitutional institutions, preserving law and order and providing humanitarian aid in case of natural catastrophes. Because of Austria's membership in
4 the United Nations, the European Union and the Partnership for Peace (PfP) Program, foreign assignments have notably increased in importance.
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