As the authority for ensuring the nation’s defence, it contributes to the formation of a strategy for the military defence policy of the country, prepares a concept for operations planning of the state territory, suggests necessary defence arrangements to the government of CR, the Defence Council of CR, and the President of CR.
In addition to other duties related to the defence of the country, it calls up citizens of CR to military service in case of war or in case the country is in danger.
It organises co-ordination with armed forces of other countries within the framework of European Union structures.