Swedish military areas

Swedish military areas (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.

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.

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.

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.