Page 65 - 2020 Defence White Paper

The JCS strengthens jointness through close mutual support and integration with
the Army, Navy, and Air Force and continues to advance its task performance system
to perform its inherent missions and functions. Also, it continues to strengthen
warf ghting capabilities led by the ROK Armed Forces by systematically developing
its organizational structure, functions, and military capabilities that are optimized
for future joint operations in preparation for wartime Operational Control (OPCON)
transition.

Army The Army consists of the Army Headquarters, two Operations Chapter 3
Commands, Capital Defense Command, Special Warfare Command,
Army Aviation Operations Command, Missile Command, Mobilization Force
Command, and support units. Key organizations and assets of the Army are shown
in Chart 3-2 .

[Chart 3-2] Key Organizations and Assets of the Army

Army HQ

Ground Operations Second Operations Capital Defense Special Warfare Army Aviation
Command Command Command Command Operations Command
Training and Doctrine Mobilization Force
Personnel Command Logistics Command Missile Command
Command Command
Corps (8)

Troops Tanks Armored vehicles Field artillery/MLRS Guided weapons Helicopters
Approx. 420,000 Approx. 2,130 Approx. 3,000 Approx. 6,200 Approx. 60 Approx. 560

⁙ Tanks, armored vehicles, and field artillery/MLRS include the forces of the Marine Corps.
⁙ The Ground Operations Command was established on January 1, 2019.

The Ground Operations Command integrates all operational elements within Army
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its operation area to conduct various ground operations. The Second Operations video
Command carries out the mission of maintaining stability and war sustainability
of the joint rear area through integrated civilian-government-military operations.
The Capital Defense Command protects key facilities and urban infrastructure Navy
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of Seoul to ensure the city maintains its functions as the capital. The Special video
Warfare Command is responsible for special operations in wartime and carries out
peace support operations during peacetime, while the Army Aviation Operations
Command is in charge of aviation operations. The Mobilization Force Command Marine Corps
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ensures the combat readiness posture of mobilization divisions and mobilization video

Chapter 3. Safeguarding Peace by Establishing a Robust Defense Posture Against Omnidirectional Security Threats