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The Central Staff makes Defence policy. The 4 armed forces Services ensure that military personnel and material are mission-ready. Joint Support Command and the Materiel and IT Command support the armed forces Services by providing products and services. The Minister of Defence is at the head of the Defence organisation.</p></div> </div> <div class="fullWidthSection"> <ul class="brickRow departments"> <li class="brick"> <a href="/organisation/navy"> <div class="brick-image"> <figure class="img-container"> <img src="/binaries/medium/content/gallery/defensie/content-afbeeldingen/organisatieonderdelen/hero_leeg_org.jpg" alt=""/> </figure> </div> <div class="brick-text"> <span class="caption">Royal Netherlands Navy</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="brick"> <a href="/organisation/army"> <div class="brick-image"> <figure class="img-container"> <img src="/binaries/medium/content/gallery/defensie/content-afbeeldingen/organisatieonderdelen/landmacht_org.jpg" alt=""/> </figure> </div> <div class="brick-text"> <span class="caption">Royal Netherlands Army</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="brick"> <a href="/organisation/air-force"> <div class="brick-image"> <figure class="img-container"> <img 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