Ministry of National Defence (Romania) facts for kids
| Ministerul Apărării Naționale | |
Coat of arms of the Romanian Ministry of Defence
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 Headquarters of the ministry in central Bucharest |
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| Formed | 28 November 1858 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Romania |
| Headquarters | Strada Izvor 13–15, Sector 5, Bucharest 44°25′39.45″N 25°4′40″E / 44.4276250°N 25.07778°E |
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| Website | www.mapn.ro |
The Ministry of National Defence (often called MApN in Romania) is a very important part of the Government of Romania. It's one of many ministries that help run the country.
The person currently in charge of this ministry is Angel Tîlvăr.
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What is the Ministry of National Defence?
The Ministry of National Defence is a special government group. Its main job is to help protect Romania. It works to keep the country safe and independent. It also makes sure Romania's borders are secure. The ministry helps protect Romania's democratic way of life.
This ministry works under the Government of Romania. It also reports to the Parliament of Romania. The ministry follows Romania's laws. It also makes sure to follow international agreements.
How the Ministry Works
The Ministry of National Defence (MoND) has different departments. These departments help the minister manage the country's defence.
Key Departments
- Department of Euro-Atlantic Integration and Defence Policy: This department helps Romania work with other countries. It focuses on joining groups like NATO. It also plans how Romania will defend itself.
- Department of Relations with the Parliament, Legislative Harmonization and Public Relations: This group connects the ministry with the Parliament of Romania. It also works with other public groups. They help create new laws for defence. They make sure Romania's defence laws match those of NATO and the European Union. This department also handles public information.
- Armaments Department: This department is in charge of buying military equipment. They make sure the armed forces have what they need.
- General Staff: This is the main military leadership group. They make sure the armed forces are ready for combat. They also help with international military cooperation. The chief of the General Staff leads this group. The President of Romania chooses this chief.
- Inspectorate of the Ministry of National Defence: This group checks how well the armed forces are doing. They make sure everything is working correctly. They also check on safety and environmental rules.
- General Secretariat: This department handles the daily running of the ministry. They manage administrative tasks. They also help with official meetings and events.
- Defence Intelligence General Directorate: This is a special group that gathers information. They look for risks and threats to Romania's safety. This includes threats from inside or outside the country. They also work with secret codes and maps for the armed forces.
- Human Resources Management Directorate: This department handles all the people who work for the ministry. They create rules for managing staff. They also help with training and careers.
- Financial-Accounting Directorate: This group manages all the money for the ministry. They handle budgets and payments. They make sure money is spent wisely.
- Internal Audit Directorate: This department checks how money and property are used. They make sure everything is done efficiently. They also check for any waste.
Other Important Roles
The Minister of National Defence also has special advisors. These include:
- Counselors who give advice.
- A diplomatic counselor for international matters.
- The minister's personal office.
- A special group that checks on the minister's work.
Some military courts and prosecutors also work with the ministry. They follow rules set by the Minister of National Defence and the Minister of Justice.
The Ministry of National Defence oversees many military groups. This includes different commands, schools, and research centers.
The Minister of National Defence leads the entire ministry. State Secretaries and the chief of the General Staff help the minister.
The ministry also has two important groups:
- The College of Ministry of National Defence, which gives advice.
- The Council of Defence Planning, which makes decisions about defence plans.
See also
In Spanish: Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Rumania) para niños
- Romanian Armed Forces
- Direcția Generală de Informații a Apărării
- Detașamentul de Intervenție Rapidă
Images for kids
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Flag of the Romanian Minister of National Defence
