Defence activities
What this code covers
Use this class for defence activities when the main activity includes Administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces and Combat forces of army, navy and air force. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces, e.g.:
- combat forces of army, navy and air force
- engineering, transport, communication, intelligence, materiel, personnel and other non-combat forces and commands
- reserve and auxiliary defence forces
- research and experimental development activities, see division 72
- provision of military aid to foreign countries, see 84.21
- activities of military tribunals, see 84.23
- provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters, see 84.24
- Compare with 72, 84.21, 84.23 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces, e.g.:
- - combat forces of army, navy and air force
- - engineering, transport, communication, intelligence, materiel, personnel and other non-combat forces and commands
- - reserve and auxiliary defence forces
- - military logistics (provision of equipment, structures, supplies, etc.)
- - health activities for military personnel in the field
- - administration, operation and support of civil defence forces
- - support for the elaboration of contingency plans and the carrying out of exercises in which civilian institutions and populations are involved
- - administration of defence-related research and development policies and related funds
- - research and experimental development activities, see division 72
- - provision of military aid to foreign countries, see 84.21
- - activities of military tribunals, see 84.23
- - provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters, see 84.24
- - educational activities of military schools, colleges and academies, see 85.40
- - activities of military hospitals, see 86.10
- - Administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces
- - Combat forces of army, navy and air force
- - Engineering, transport, communication, intelligence, materiel, personnel and other non-combat forces and commands
- - Reserve and auxiliary defence forces
- - Research and experimental development activities, see division 72
- - Provision of military aid to foreign countries
- - Activities of military tribunals
- - Provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters
What is NACE 84.22 used for?
Use NACE 84.22 for defence activities when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for defence activities when the main activity includes Administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces and Combat forces of army, navy and air force. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 84.22?
Typical examples include Administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces, Combat forces of army, navy and air force, and Engineering, transport, communication, intelligence, materiel, personnel and other non-combat forces and commands.
When might 84.22 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to research and experimental development activities, see division 72 and provision of military aid to foreign countries, see 84.21.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 84.22?
Compare 84.22 with 72 Scientific research and development, 84.21 Foreign affairs, and 84.23 Justice and judicial activities when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this division for scientific research and development when the main activity includes (1) basic research: experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without particular application or use in view; and (2) applied research: original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective; and. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for foreign affairs when the main activity includes Administration and operation of the ministry of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular missions stationed abroad or at offices of international organisations and Administration, operation and support for information and cultural services intended for distribution beyond national boundaries. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for justice and judicial activities when the main activity includes Administration and operation of administrative, civil and criminal law courts, military tribunals, and the judicial system and Rendering of judgements and interpretations of the law. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for public order and safety activities when the main activity includes Administration and operation of regular and auxiliary police forces supported by public authorities and of port, border, coastguards and other special police forces, including traffic law enforcement, foreigner registration, and the maintenance of arrest records and Provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for tertiary education when the main activity includes Short-cycle studies, usually based on practical learning appropriate to the performance of a given profession and preparing students for entry into the labour market or other higher education programmes and First-cycle studies open to applicants with a secondary school leaving certificate and leading to a first-degree qualification. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for hospital activities when the main activity includes Short- or long-term provision of medical, diagnostic and treatment services, including physician, nursing and other health services to inpatients and the specialised accommodation services required by inpatients, as provided by general hospitals and specialised hospitals (e.g. community and regional hospitals, hospitals of non-profit organisations, university hospitals, military and prison hospitals) and The activities are chiefly directed to inpatients, are carried out under the direct supervision of medical doctors and include:. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for fire service activities when the main activity includes Firefighting activities: and Administration and operation of regular and auxiliary fire brigades in fire prevention, firefighting, the rescue of persons and animals, assistance in civic disasters, floods, road accidents, etc., including firefighting by units on a contract or fee basis. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for provision of services to the community as a whole when the main activity includes Foreign affairs and Defence activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 84.22 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 84.22 Defence activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.