Military and Security Forces
Army of Burkina Faso (L’Armee de Terre, LAT), Air Force of Burkina Faso (Force Aerienne de Burkina Faso, FABF), National Gendarmerie, National Fire Brigade (Brigade Nationale des Sapeurs-Pompiers, BNSP)
(2019)
Military Service Age and Obligation
18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; women may serve in supporting roles
(2013)
Military and Security Service Personnel Strengths
the Armed Forces of Burkina Faso (FABF) have approximately 12,000 personnel (7,000 Army; 500 Air Force; 4,500 National Gendarmerie)
(2019 est.)