Military and Security Forces
Ground Forces (includes Military Air Service), General Directorate of Gendarmerie Inspection (DGIG); National Police
(2019)
Military Service Age and Obligation
18 years of age for military service; no conscription
(2019)
Military and Security Service Personnel Strengths
the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have an estimated 8,000 Army troops (including an Air Service component of about 150) and 1,500 Gendarmerie
(2019 est.)