Swiss Armed Forces

The Armed Forces Staff (AFS) supports the Chief of the Armed Forces in leading the Defence sector. It is responsible for implementation of the political directives and military-strategic instructions. It also ensures development, planning, resource allocation as well as steering of the armed forces and is accountable for Defence sector management and control. Through directives the Armed Forces Staff controls the operational level with its training, operations and support sectors.

The Joint Operations Command is responsible for planning and leading operations of the Swiss Armed Forces.

The Armed Forces Logistics Organisation (AFLO) employs around 3,000 people and has 12,000 conscript staff. It is responsible for supplying the Swiss Armed Forces with equipment, vehicles and infrastructure for training and operations. Ensuring that this materiel is in good working order means that the Swiss Armed Forces are ready for action at all times. As part of Vision 2030, the AFLO is continuously enhancing its logistical capabilities to meet the future needs of the armed forces in training, operations, and crisis situations.

The Training and Education Command is responsible for planning, steering and carrying out standardised training and education of troops of all ranks, including officers, units and staffs. The Armed Forces College (AFC), the five training units, the Armed Forces Training Centre and Armed Forces Personnel all report to the Chief of Training and Education Command.