The
Forces armées centrafricaines (FACA) are the
armed forces of the Central African Republic, established
after independence in 1960. The armed forces of Central
African Republic is around 4,800 personnel.
The land forces of Central African Republic are 4,500
soldiers with the structure:
- 1 mixed intervention battalion, 2 infantry battalions,
1 amphibious batallion, 1 engineer battalion, 1 combat
support battalion, 1 presidential guard, 1 internal
security battalion, 1 security battalion, 1 honour
guard battalion.