Defence Affairs
administration of defence-related Research & Development policies and related funds; administration, operation and support of civil defence forces; administration, supervision and operation of health activities for military personnel in the field; administration, supervision and operation of combat forces of army, navy and air force; administration, supervision and operation of engineering, transport, communications,
intelligence, material, personnel and other non-combat forces and commands reserve
and auxiliary forces of the defence establishment; administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces; administration, supervision and operation of military logistics (provision of equipment, structures, supplies etc.); administration, supervision and operation of support for the working out of contingency
plans and the carrying out of exercises in which civilian institutions and populations are involved