The national
territory is subdivided into 3 military regions (Quagandougou,
Bobo Dioulasso and Kaya) and 2 air regions (Quagandougou
and Bobo Dioulasso). There is no conscription, all
volunteer force. Total active manpower is 12,000 military
personnel and Gendarmerie under the control of the
General staff.
The Land Forces of Burkina Faso are composed with
7,800 soldiers with the structure:
5 infantry regiments, 1 paratroop regiment, 1 armoured
battalion, 1 engineer battalion, 1 commando battalion
1 independent artillery unit.