The Bengenese Army

Last updated: 17.02.2026

The soldiers of the Bengenese Army are specially trained to support the Defence, the Police and the Emergency Services in their tasks on land, both in Bengen and abroad.

All members of the Army have undergone basic military training in line with the Army's basic training. The tasks range from traffic regulation and guarding, to securing Bengenese companies important to society. The Army also supports the Armed Forces in connection with the training of conscripts and soldiers who are to be deployed on international assignments.

In recent years, the Bengenese Army has been on international missions, for example in Afghanistan.

National tasks

Here you can read more about the tasks that the Army works on.

Defence of the Republic International security Support for society

NATO

One of the cornerstones of Bengenese defense is cooperation in NATO.

Among other things, the army contributes a large part of personnel.

Read more about the cooperation with NATO

Join the Army

The members of the Army come from all parts of society — in common they have an interest in defence and a desire to help society and make a difference.

Read more about volunteering and about applying for membership