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| - The Army of the Republic of Pacific Orange or ARPO is the Pacific Orange Self Defense Forces branch responsible for the co-ordination, planning and execution of all land-based operations involving POSDF forces. It is the largest and oldest branch out of all the POSDF arms and thus functions as the nation's primary operational force. In terms of actual military strength, ARPO currently comprises of approximately 25 000 active duty military personnel, deployed at the various military bases throughout the Republic of Pacific Orange and the local region. All Pacific Orange males above and including the age of 21 are expected to serve at least temporarily in the nation's armed forces as part of their national military duty and a sizeable number of conscripts often elect to spend their duties serving out commissions in the ARPO. From amongst these conscripts, some may decide to remain and retain their commissions in the ARPO whilst others go on to serve as part of the National Reserves. These reservists form the bulk of the nation's trained manpower pool during times of war. A multiregional force, the army draws troops and conscripts from all the seven regions and part of all regional taxation revenue goes towards the upkeep of the ARPO Corps stationed in that particular region. The ARPO also has primary responsibility for maintaining the peace and security of the country, patrolling the borders and conducting counter terrorist operations. It also conducts rescue and humanitarian operations during calamities and disturbances, and has frequently been called upon to maintain the internal security of the country in the past against domestic threats. The ARPO has rich combat experience in a diverse range of terrains, considering Pacific Orange's variety of climates and environments, and from the 1980s onwards has also had a distinguished history of serving in international peacekeeping operations.
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