Army (includes maritime wing, air wing), National Police (Police Nationale du Burundi)
(2019)
Military Service Age and Obligation
18 years of age for voluntary military service; the armed forces law of 31 December 2004 did not spe: 45 (enlisted), 50 (NCOs), 55 (officers), and 60 (officers with the rank of general)
(2017)
Military and Security Service Personnel Strengths
the National Defense Forces (FDN) have approximately 25,000 active duty Army troops (includes small air and maritime wings)
(2019 est.)