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However, the country has a very limited military capability and depends almost entirely upon its larger neighbour, France, for defence.

[citation needed] Two full-time militarised armed corps exist under the operational direction of the chief commander, and the political control of the Department of the Interior.

[9] The officers' ranks (in descending order of seniority) are: Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commandant, Captain, Lieutenant, and Sub-Lieutenant.

By extension, it also has a role in guarding members of the judiciary, who administer justice in the name of the prince.

[11] The ceremonial "changing of the guard" at 11:55 am each day attracts large numbers of tourists.

The ceremony is more than just a tourist spectacle, as this small military force is the front line of defence of the Monegasque princely family.

Despite its title of "military orchestra", this section, which is attached to the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince, provides a full range of military music, including an orchestra, a ceremonial marching band, and state trumpeters, under the command of a Chef de l'Orchestre, with the rank of Commandant (Major).