Swedish military areas

Milo ÖN

Milo NN

Milo B

Milo Ö

Milo V

Milo S

MKG

Swedish military areas and military area command locations in 1989

Swedish military areas (Swedish language: Militärområde , Milo) were multi-service commands of the Swedish Armed Forces. The commander of a military area, the Militärområdesbefälhavare (also militärbefälhavare), commanded the Swedish Army divisions stationed in the region, the regional naval command, the regional air defence sector as well as the lower regional subdivision defence areas that made up the military area. The commander answered directly to the Supreme Commander. The military areas in the modern form were created in 1966, and each area was named according to the geographical area they covered. Several changes were made, such as creating or merging areas, until all military areas were disbanded in 2000.

Military areas

1942–1966

From 1942, Sweden was divided into seven military areas (numbered I-VII). In connection with an organizational change in 1966, a name change was also implemented. The military areas took over the operational command, that is, the military area was responsible for the war planning in its area in the event of war.

English name	Swedish name	Location	Active
I Military Area	I. militärområdet	Kristianstad	1942–1966
II Military Area	II. militärområdet	Östersund	1942–1966
III Military Area	III. militärområdet	Skövde	1942–1966
IV Military Area	IV. militärområdet	Stockholm Strängnäs	1942–1963 1963–1966
V Military Area	V. militärområdet	Stockholm Karlstad	1942–1942 1942–1966
VI Military Area	VI. militärområdet	Boden	1942–1966
VII Military Area	VII. militärområdet	Visby	1942–1966

1966–1990s

In connection with an organizational change in 1966, a name change was carried out in the military areas. The military areas took over the operational command, that is, the military area was responsible for war planning in the area in the event of war. Furthermore, the number of military areas was reduced when the VII Military Area, which included Gotland, amalgamated into a command within the Eastern Military Area.

Designation	English name	Swedish name	Location	Active	Note
Milo S	Southern Military Area	Södra militärområdet	Kristianstad	1966–2000	Previously the I Military Area
Milo NN	Lower Norrland Military Area	Nedre Norrlands militärområde	Östersund	1966–1993	Previously the II Military Area
Milo V	Western Military Area	Västra militärområdet	Skövde	1966–1993	Previously the III Military Area
Milo Ö	Eastern Military Area	Östra militärområdet	Strängnäs	1966–1991	Previously the IV Military Area
Milo B	Bergslagen Military Area	Bergslagens militärområde	Karlstad	1966–1991	Previously the V Military Area
Milo ÖN	Upper Norrland Military Area	Övre Norrlands militärområde	Boden	1966–1993	Previously the VI Military Area
MKG	Gotland Military Command	Gotlands militärkommando	Visby	1966–2000	Previously the VII Military Area Incorporated into Milo Ö, but remains as a staff.

1990s-2000

The 1966 organization lasted until the years 1991 and 1993, when the six military areas were amalgamated and formed three areas and a command.

Designation	English name	Swedish name	Location	Active	Note
Milo S	Southern Military Area	Södra militärområdet	Kristianstad	1966–2000	Milo V was incorporated in Milo S in 1993.
Milo M	Middle Military Area	Mellersta militärområdet	Strängnäs	1991–2000	Formed by merging of Milo B and Milo Ö.
Milo N	Northern Military Area	Norra militärområdet	Boden	1993–2000	Formed by merging of Milo NN and Milo ÖN.
MKG	Gotland Military Command	Gotlands militärkommando	Visby	1966–2000	Transferred to Milo M in 1991.

See also

• List of Swedish defence areas
• List of Swedish regiments

References

• Braunstein, Christian (2003) (in Swedish). Sveriges arméförband under 1900-talet. Skrift / Statens försvarshistoriska museer, 1101-7023 ; 5. Stockholm: Statens försvarshistoriska museer. ISBN 91-971584-4-5. 8902928. 
• Holmberg, Björn (1993) (in Swedish). Arméns regementen, skolor och staber: [en uppslagsbok] : en sammanställning. Arvidsjaur: Svenskt militärhistoriskt bibliotek (SMB). ISBN 91-972209-0-6. 7796532.