An Overview of Selected Social Markers of the Croatian Armed Forces Members

Sa？etak This article provides research results of selected social markers of the Croatian Armed Forces members (OSRH). The research was conducted in 2008/2009 prior to becoming a NATO member. One of the most important social markers of the Croatian Armed Forces, regulated by the Croatian Armed Forces Law, derives from the principle of equal opportunity, possibility and conduct in professional development as well as equal opportunity in education and advancement of the Croatian Armed Forces members regardless of their social abilities and standing. Research results have indicated that resolved housing issue, access to accredited higher education in the Croatian Military Academy “Dr. Franjo Tu？man” and gaining and improving foreign language competences all represent important armed forces social markers factors. Those factors have crucial impact on the perception and attitude towards appropriateness and relevance of a certain mission or a task confronted by the Croatian Armed Forces according to strategic documents