Talk:Vytal Festival/@comment-80.192.6.40-20151214234212/@comment-410526-20151214234712

It is stated that not all the Kingdoms have their own standing armies, so Vale might not have an army:


 * Next, comes the military. While most kingdoms only call on its citizens to serve when needed, others find it important to be... prepared. (Kingdoms)

Apart from that, the Atlesians were appointed by the Council of Vale (government body) after the Grimm outbreak in "Breach", since they didn't think that Ozpin would be able to provide ample security.