Radical political and geostrategic changes that have transformed global security environment after the end of the Cold War, and after 11 September 2001 and had a significant impact on changes in the defense-military systems and the armed forces, are also reflected in their relation to the public. For the army, the validation of its legitimacy in the public, which depends on her social status and power is crucial. The article studied specific aspects of communication between the armed forces and the public in developed military systems, but we are interested in how it adapted to the requirements of Slovenian defense system and the armed forces, where the function of public relations has enlarged. Although the Slovenian public at large expresses a high degree of confidence in the institution of the Slovenian Armed Forces, and other indicators, such as lack of interest in the military profession and the low support the participation in international operations, this sympathy not confirmed.
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