There
are no armed services as such, the Cyprus National
Guard includes all defence forces. The total active
manpower is around 14,500 soldiers, to be 30,000 during
mobilisation. There is also a reserve force, with
90,000 soldiers. The conscription is 24 months.
The structure of the Cypriot Land Forces is:
- 1 Corps HQ
- 2 Divisional HQ
- 1 armoured brigade
- 13 infantry battalions
- 7 artillery battalions