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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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6 The Institute of Military Geography (IMG) is the competence center for Geography, Cartography and Geographic Information in the Ministry of Defence and has an extensive know-how in the
7 generation of cartographic as well as thematic maps based on satellite and airborne images. Therefore, the IMG also has a high expertise in the generation of a common operational picture,
8 which constitutes an important topic for efficient disaster and emergency management and helps support the deployment of assistance in disaster situations.