Army of National Development: Difference between revisions
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| name = Comorian Armed Forces | | name = Comorian Armed Forces | ||
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| founded =1997 | | founded = 1997 | ||
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| disbanded = | | disbanded = | ||
| branches = | | branches = | ||
| headquarters = [[Moroni, Comoros|Moroni]] | |||
| headquarters =[[Moroni, Comoros|Moroni]] | |||
| flying_hours = | | flying_hours = | ||
| website = <!--{{URL|example.mil}}--> | | website = <!--{{URL|example.mil}}--> | ||
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| commander-in-chief = [[Azali Assoumani]] | | commander-in-chief = [[Azali Assoumani]] | ||
| commander-in-chief_title = [[President of Comoros|Commander-in-chief]] | | commander-in-chief_title = [[President of Comoros|Commander-in-chief]] | ||
| minister =M. Yousoufa Mohamed Ali | | minister = M. Yousoufa Mohamed Ali | ||
| minister_title = Minister of Defense | | minister_title = Minister of Defense | ||
| commander =Colonel Youssouf Idjihadi | | commander = Colonel Youssouf Idjihadi | ||
| commander_title = Chief of the Defence Staff (Comoros) | | commander_title = Chief of the Defence Staff (Comoros) | ||
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| ranks = [[Military ranks of Comoros]] | | ranks = [[Military ranks of Comoros]] | ||
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The '''Comorian Armed Forces''' ({{langx|fr|Armée nationale de développement, AND}}; {{literally|Army of National Development}}) are the national [[military]] of the [[Comoros]]. The armed forces consist of a small standing army and a 500-member police force, as well as a 500-member defense force. A defense treaty with [[France]] provides naval resources for protection of territorial waters, training of Comorian military personnel, and air surveillance. France maintains a small troop presence in the Comoros at government request. France maintains a small [[French Navy|Navy]] base and a [[French Foreign Legion|Foreign Legion]] [[Foreign Legion Detachment in Mayotte|Detachment]] (DLEM) in [[Mayotte]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://foreignlegion.info/units/foreign-legion-detachment-in-mayotte/|title=Foreign Legion Detachment in Mayotte | French Foreign Legion Information}}</ref> | The '''Comorian Armed Forces''' ({{langx|fr|Armée nationale de développement, AND}}; {{literally|Army of National Development}}) are the national [[military]] of the [[Comoros]]. The armed forces consist of a small standing army and a 500-member police force, as well as a 500-member defense force. A defense treaty with [[France]] provides naval resources for protection of territorial waters, training of Comorian military personnel, and air surveillance. France maintains a small troop presence in the Comoros at government request. France maintains a small [[French Navy|Navy]] base and a [[French Foreign Legion|Foreign Legion]] [[Foreign Legion Detachment in Mayotte|Detachment]] (DLEM) (now the [[5th Foreign Infantry Regiment]]) in [[Mayotte]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://foreignlegion.info/units/foreign-legion-detachment-in-mayotte/|title=Foreign Legion Detachment in Mayotte | French Foreign Legion Information}}</ref> | ||
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
Latest revision as of 08:38, 22 November 2025
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Comorian Armed Forces (Template:Langx; Template:Literally) are the national military of the Comoros. The armed forces consist of a small standing army and a 500-member police force, as well as a 500-member defense force. A defense treaty with France provides naval resources for protection of territorial waters, training of Comorian military personnel, and air surveillance. France maintains a small troop presence in the Comoros at government request. France maintains a small Navy base and a Foreign Legion Detachment (DLEM) (now the 5th Foreign Infantry Regiment) in Mayotte.[1]
Structure
The AND consists of the following components:
- Comorian Ground Defense Force
- Comorian National Gendarmerie
- National School of the Armed Forces and Gendarmerie
- Comorian Air Force
- Comorian Presidential Guard
- Comorian Military Health Services
- Comorian Coast Guard
Equipment inventory
- FN FAL battle rifle
- AK-47 assault rifle
- Type 81 assault rifle
- NSV HMG
- RPG-7 anti-tank weapon
- Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck
Aircraft
Note: The last comprehensive aircraft inventory list was from Aviation Week & Space Technology in 2007.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Variant | In service | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | ||||||
| Cessna 402 | United States | Transport | 1[2] | |||
| L-410 Turbolet | Czech Republic | Transport | 1[3] | |||
| Aérospatiale Corvette | France | VIP transport | 1[3] | |||
| Helicopters | ||||||
| Mil Mi-14 | Russia | Transport / Utility | Mi-14PZh | 2[3] | ||
| Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil | France | Utility | 1[3] | |||
| Trainer aircraft | ||||||
| SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 | Italy | Patrol / Trainer | 5[4] | |||
References
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