The total army forces of Angolan army is around 65,000 soldiers, and para-military forces of 7,000 frontier guards and popular vigilance brigades. The conscription is 24 months. The Angolan Armed Forces is headed by a Chief of Staff who reports to the Minister of Defense. There are three divisions, the Army, Navy, and Air and Air Defense Forces.
The land forces of Angolan is around 55,000 soldiers, with the structure :
- 42 regiments of armoured and infantry
- 16 independent infantry brigade