The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia. It consists of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and a number of 'tri-service' units. The ADF has a strength of just under 80, 000 full-time personnel and active reservists, and is supported by the Department of Defence and several other civilian agencies. This book provides its reader with essential information of Australian Armed Forces, its strength, Forces, arsenal and its modernisation and future programs. | World Military Guide by Edith Cothran, Paperback | Indigo Chapters