Denmark’s international position and foreign policy are determined by the geographic position of our country, and its role as both a West European and a Nordic democracy.

The aims of the Danish Armed Forces are established in an Act passed by Parliament in February 2001. The Armed Forces constitute an important means of the security policy and have the aims of

• Preventing conflicts and war,
• Upholding the sovereignty of Denmark and securing continued existance and integrity of the country and
• Furthering peaceful development in the world with due respect for human rights.

The Act defines six main tasks for the Armed Forces:

• Crisis management and co-operation.
• Sovereignty and exercise authority.
• Confidence building and promotion of stability with the emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe.
• Peace support.
• Other tasks, primarily assistance to the civilian part of society.
• Employment capability.