The Sierran Crown Armed Forces (also known as Her Royal Highness' Armed Forces, the Sierran Armed Forces, or SCAF) are the armed forces of the Kingdom of Sierra consisting of five main branches: the Royal Army, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, the Royal Marines Corps, and the Royal Coast Guard. In addition, two other bodies: the Royal Cyber Defense Force and National Guard exist in the framework of the Armed Forces. Although the Monarch is the commander-in-chief, the prime minister heads the military and confers day-to-day administration and decision-making to the Ministry of Defense. The Ministry is headed by the Minister of Defense who is a civilian appointed and selected by the Prime Minister. High-ranking officials including generals as well as top civilian defense strategists form