The purpose of this research is to investigate Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) ammunition forecasting methods and determine if the current planning method can and will be capable of supporting the future military challenges of the SAF, as part of the National Defense Forces and part of the NATO, EU, UN or other coalition led operations. Currently, nations are using two major planning methodologies Level of Effort and Target Oriented Methodology. This study describes how different countries utilize these planning methods in their ammunition forecasting. Examples are from the Canadian Armed Forces, USMC, UK, USA and Slovenian Armed Forces. In order to examine the SAF planning ammunition forecasting methodology in support of future operations, calculations were conducted resuming data for future military involvement, in accordance with National Security Strategy and other Strategic documents. The research shows that current planning methods do not support SAF ammunition forecasting for future operations. Guidance for future projects on a similar thesis is provided along with my recommendation to the SAF higher headquarters.

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