The Armed Forces, apart from their main work to guard the country’s borders and its territorial integrity, assist the country’s civil protection teams with the provision of qualified or non-skilled personnel as well as means, in response to what is foreseen in the ‘Xenocrat’ plan. The implementation of this project and the procurement of specialised machinery/equipment will have as a direct consequence the maintenance of the high operational readiness of the Armed Forces to prevent and address more effectively risks and threats, as well as to ensure the possibility of immediate reaction, always within the framework of the ‘Xenocratis’ plan. In addition, it will contribute to social assistance and support activities of state agencies in response to emergencies. More specifically, the supply of specialised vehicles/equipment will result in an increase in the contribution of the Armed Forces in the following areas: The implementation of contingency plans and natural disaster responses, with parallel rescue and damage repair capabilities. The possibility of building and repairing damage to infrastructure and installations. — Maintenance and maintenance of open roads. —To work to prevent natural disasters, such as fire zones and flood defences.