Amid the Congo's independence, the Belgian colonial administration formed the Burundian National Guard (Garde Nationale Burundaise) in 1960.
Naval and aviation commands exist, as well as specialised units. ==Historical outline 1962–1993== Under Belgian colonial rule, the mandatory status of Ruanda-Urundi limited Barundi from being recruited for military service.
When Burundi became independent in 1962 the force was renamed the Burundian National Army (Armée Nationale Burundaise) and assumed a purely military function. Burundi became independent in July 1962.
A coup attempt in October 1965 led by the Hutu-dominated police was carried out but failed.
Micombero then became Prime Minister. King Mwambutsa IV, who had fled the country during the October 1965 coup attempt, was deposed by a coup in July 1966 and his teenage son, Crown Prince Charles Ndizeye, claimed the throne as King Ntare V.
Micombero then became Prime Minister. King Mwambutsa IV, who had fled the country during the October 1965 coup attempt, was deposed by a coup in July 1966 and his teenage son, Crown Prince Charles Ndizeye, claimed the throne as King Ntare V.
Later that same year, Prime Minister, then-Captain, Michel Micombero, carried out another coup in November 1966, this time deposing Ntare, abolishing the monarchy and declaring the nation a republic.
They were the sole generals of the First Republic. In 1981–82 the IISS estimated that the Burundian armed forces were 6,000 strong, with 2 infantry battalions, 1 airborne battalion, 1 commando battalion, and an armoured car company.
The same estimate was repeated in the 1988–89 edition except that the strength figure had been dropped to 5,500. ==The Civil War and aftermath== The Burundian Civil War lasted from 1993 to 2005, and an estimated 300,000 people were killed.
The same estimate was repeated in the 1988–89 edition except that the strength figure had been dropped to 5,500. ==The Civil War and aftermath== The Burundian Civil War lasted from 1993 to 2005, and an estimated 300,000 people were killed.
The 2005 constitution provided guaranteed representation for both Hutu and Tutsi, and 2005 parliamentary elections that led to Pierre Nkurunziza, from the Hutu FDD, becoming president. According to a 2004 report by Child Soldiers International, Burundi's military used conscripted child soldiers.
The same estimate was repeated in the 1988–89 edition except that the strength figure had been dropped to 5,500. ==The Civil War and aftermath== The Burundian Civil War lasted from 1993 to 2005, and an estimated 300,000 people were killed.
The 2005 constitution provided guaranteed representation for both Hutu and Tutsi, and 2005 parliamentary elections that led to Pierre Nkurunziza, from the Hutu FDD, becoming president. According to a 2004 report by Child Soldiers International, Burundi's military used conscripted child soldiers.
On February 1, 2007 Burundi committed to the mission, pledging up to 1,000 troops.
In 2011 the IISS estimated that three Burundian battalions were deployed there.
The army's forces in 2011 included, according to IISS estimates, 2 light armoured battalions (squadrons), seven infantry battalions and independent companies; and artillery, engineer, and air defence battalions (SA-7 'Grail' man-portable SAMs and 14.5mm, 23mm and 37mm guns were reported).
75 Brandt 120mm heavy mortar ===Anti-aircraft weapons=== 30 SA-7B Grail MANPADS launchers\303 missiles 15 ZPU 14.5mm AAG Over 150 ZU-23\2 23mm twin-gun AAG M-1939\Type-55 37mm AAG ===Aircraft inventory=== The Burundi Army's air unit operates 11 aircraft, including one combat aircraft and six helicopters, of which two are non-operational as of 2012. ==References== ==Sources== Burundi DEfence Review Lessons Learned
Interviewed by Reuters on May 14, 2015, an Africa analyst at Verisk Maplecroft said moves by Major General Godefroid Niyombare, former director of the intelligence service, "starkly highlight[ed] Nkurunziza’s lack of unified support among his military chiefs," he said.
"Even if Niyombare’s attempt fails, Nkurunziza’s political credibility may be damaged irreparably." In the aftermath of the coup and the later disputed election, armed forces chief of staff Major General Prime Niyongabo survived an assassination attempt on September 11, 2015. ==Equipment== ===Infantry small arms=== ===Anti-tank weapons=== ===Vehicles=== ===Artillery=== 12 BM-21 Grad 122mm multiple launch rocket system 18 D-30 122mm towed howitzer 15 M-37\43 82mm medium mortar Approx.
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