Zakon o opštenarodnoj odbrani

It was based on the concept of "general national defense and social self-protection", which meant that all citizens, organizations and institutions were included in the country's defense system.

The main provisions of the law included:

Territorial Defense (TO): Establishment and organization of TO at the level of republics, municipalities, enterprises and local communities, with the aim of defending the territory and population.

Civil Protection: Measures for the protection and rescue of the population and material assets in the event of war, natural disasters and other calamities.

Citizens' Obligations: Participation in training, exercises and other activities related to defense and protection.

Coordination with the JNA: Harmonization of the plans and activities of the Territorial Defense with the Yugoslav People's Army.

The law emphasized the importance of preparedness, self-management and solidarity in the defense system, reflecting the political and social structure of the then Yugoslavia.