The Cuban Armed Forces consist of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) and the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. Established after the Cuban Revolution in 1959, they play a crucial role in national defense and maintaining the socialist state. The FAR includes the army, navy, and air force, with a focus on both conventional and guerrilla warfare tactics. The Cuban military is known for its strong emphasis on ideological training and political education. It has participated in various international missions, including support for liberation movements in Africa and Latin America. The armed forces also engage in civil defense and disaster response efforts within Cuba.