Irish Defence Forces are the military forces of the Republic of Ireland. The Irish Defence Forces include three active forces: (1) the Army, (2) the Air Corps, and (3) the Naval Service. These forces operate under the supreme command of the president of Ireland. There are about 11,000 permanent members in the Irish armed services. The Reserve Defence Force has about 13,000 members. Members join the Irish Defence Forces on a voluntary basis. All three active forces and the reserves accept women.