The Armed Forces of the United Republic of Ireland is the military force in the United Repubic of Ireland. The Armed Forces consist off the Army, Navy, Air Force and Special Forces. Each branch has their own leader who is in charge off all matters regarding the branch. The total number of active personnel in the Armed forces is 51,000 with 25,000 in the reserve forces. The President is the overall head of the military although the Supreme Field Marshall, Deputy Supreme Field Marshall and the Joint Service Officers also play a big part in the leadership of the military.