Independent States Allied Forces (Night of the Living Alternate History Map Game)

The Independent States Allied Forces (ISAF) is a military alliance founded by the Republic of Florida on August 16, 1978 dedicated to the defense of freedom worldwide.

Criteria for Membership

 * All members must be multiparty, representative democracies.
 * Restrictions of the freedom of speech, conscience, thought, worship, etc. must be minimal.

Civilian Structure
ISAF is headed by a civilian Secretary-General who is elected by the member nations. The General Assembly elects the Secretary-General, and is composed of one representative for each nation. Secretaries-General serve four-year terms.

Military Structure
Under normal conditions, ISAF has no control over its member states' militaries. If military intervention is required, ISAF must ask for troops from its member states. When ISAF is involved in armed conflict, whether in an offensive or peacekeeping role, its troops (which are supplied voluntarily by the member nations) are under the control of the International Security Command (ISC). Each member state appoints one military representative to the ISC. The ISC votes to decide who will be the Chairman of the ISC.