Switzerland (Axis vs Allies R-Word Map Game)

Geography
Switzerland has a very diverse geography, ranging from the rolling plains of the Jura to the towering peaks of the Alps. The nation is considered an Alpine State, due to most of the nation being situated in the mountains. The Jura provides the Swiss with most of the agricultural products and the cities contain much of the industry. The Alps are used by the Swiss as a natural barrier, keeping out potential enemies.

Government
Switzerland is a direct democracy with the citizens voting for constitutional amendments, and laws. There is a board of 7 politicians who act as the executive branch, and enforce the laws along with making Swiss foreign policy. There is a National Assembly who make and pass minor laws, but most laws are voted on by the people. Swiss voting percentages are quite high with 89% of people voting. Citizens have the right to call for laws, financial plans, and other issues to be voted on by direct democracy, the people.

Political Divisions
Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons. Each canton has their own constitution, judicial system, laws, and parlament. They act as individual republics, unified under one government.

Population

 * 4,714,992 (Census- 1950)

National Emergency Fuel Depot

 * Total: 30.0 million gallons
 * Gasoline: 14.0 million gallons
 * Avgas: 10.0 million gallons
 * Heating Oil: 4.0 million gallons
 * Crude Oil: 2.0 million gallons

Military
The Swiss military is the defending power of the Swiss people and government. There is mandatory conscription at age 18 unless they continue their education by attending college.

Army
The Army is the largest branch, serving as the main ground forces of the Swiss Military.


 * Active - 70,000
 * Reserve - 105,000

Military Units

 * Geneva Brigade: 4,000 Infantry
 * 1st Regiment: 2,000 Infantry
 * 5th Battalion: 1,000 Infantry
 * 8th Battalion: 1,000 Infantry
 * Bern Division: 20,000 Infantry
 * 2nd Regiment: 2,000 Infantry
 * 3rd Regiment: 2,000 Infantry
 * 4th Regiment: 2,000 Infantry
 * 7th Regiment: 2,000 Infantry
 * 15th Regiment: 2,000 Infantry
 * 2nd Battalion: 1,000 Infantry
 * 1st Mechanized Battalion: 1,000 (35 Panzerinfanterie)
 * Governmental Protection Battalion: 1,000 Infantry
 * 1st Transport Regiment: 2,000 (100 Saurer M6)
 * Alpine Corps: 30,000
 * 1st Mountain Brigade: 3,000
 * 2nd Mountain Armored Battalion: 1,000 (35 Panzer IIIs)
 * 1st Artillery Division: 15,000 (200 Cannone da 47/32 M35)
 * 9th Scout Cavalry Battalion: 1,000 (50 Sd.Kfz B. Erie)
 * 1st Radio Regiment: 2,000 (25 Saurer M6 Radio)
 * 2nd Transport Regiment: 2,000 (100 Saurer M6)
 * Rhine Division: 13,000
 * 1st Mountain Armored Battalion: 1,000 (35 Panzer IIIs)
 * 3rd Mountain Armored
 * 2nd Artillery Regiment: 2,000 (15 Cannone da 47/32 M35)
 * 6th Infantry Regiment: 2,000
 * 1st Battalion: 1,000 Infantry
 * Liechtenstein Battalion: 3,000 Infantry
 * Liechtenstein Battalion: 3,000 Infantry

National Defense Militia
The National Defense Militia is the military force that is responsible for homeland security in times of war. The Federal Assemby may mobilize them with a 75% yes votes. Many of their arms come from decommissioned Army hardware.


 * Militia - 1,693,000

Air Force
The Swiss Air Force relies on volunteers and has few conscripts. They operate 180 fighter jets, 72 reconnoissance aircraft, 12 photo reconnaissance, 4 bombers, 1 liaison airplane, 84 trainers, 50 ground attack, and 40 cargo planes.


 * Volunteers - 9,000
 * Conscripts - 280

Anti-Aircraft Defense Command
The Swiss Anti-Aircraft Defense Command is made up of civilians mainly who are activated in times of war, or national emergency to supplement the Air Force and defend the Swiss airspace from foriegn incursion. They operate 680 anti-aircraft artillery pieces, and 48 jet fighters.
 * Volunteers - 35,000
 * Conscripts - 1,000


 * Anti-Aircraft Guns
 * Oerlikon 20 mm Cannon - 500
 * Bofers 40 mm Gun - 50
 * 2 cm Flak 38 Flakvierling - 80
 * Mobile 50mm Gun Platform - 50
 * Aircraft
 * Jet Fighters
 * Me 262 -48
 * Unarmored Vehicles
 * Saurer M6 - 25
 * Saurer M6 Radio - 16

Lakes Flotilla

 * Active - 1,000
 * Reserve - 2,500


 * Patrol Boats
 * Geneva II-class - 50 (Armed with 1 Oerlikon 35 mm Cannon, 2 Oerlikon 20 mm Cannons, 1 Oerlikon 20 mm FF Cannon, and 2 MG 51 Heavy Machine Guns)
 * Lugano-class - 10 (Armed with 1 Oerlikon 35 mm Cannon and two FF Oerlikon 20 mm cannons)


 * Gunboats/Troop Transport
 * Zürich-class - 2 (Armed with 4 MG 51 Heavy Machine Guns, 2 Flieger-Doppelpiste 1919 Submachine guns, and 5 Solothurn S-18/100 Anti-Tank Rifles)