The Armed Forces of Ivalice are the overall unified military forces of the Republic of Ivalice. They consist of the Army, Navy, Space Corps, Air Force, and National Guard. Ivalice's military control system relies heavily on the civilian government, with the military being the executors of general orders issued from the President of Ivalice and the Department of Defense and Veterans Services (DDVS). The DDVS is headed by the Secretary of Defense and Veterans Services, who is a civilian and a member of the Cabinet, who also serves as the overall second-in-command of the military, under the president. To Department of Defense and Veterans Services works closely with the Department of State and Department of National Security in coordinating military activities with diplomatic and national sec