Armed Forces of Armenia facts for kids
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia are Armenia's military. They include the Army, the Air Defense, and the Border Guard. Some parts of these forces were formed from the old Soviet military units that were in Armenia.
The leader of the military is called the Commander-in-Chief. This role is held by the President of Armenia, who was Robert Kocharyan at the time this information was written. The Ministry of Defense is in charge of the political side of the military. It was led by Mikael Harutyunyan. The actual military operations are managed by the General Staff. The Chief of Staff, who leads the General Staff, was Lieutenant-General Seyran Ohanyan. Armenia created its Ministry of Defense on 28 January 1992.
The Border Guard's main job is to patrol Armenia's borders with Georgia and Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Russian troops help watch Armenia's borders with Iran and Turkey.
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What are the Armed Forces of Armenia?
The Armed Forces of Armenia are the country's official military. They protect Armenia and its people. This group is made up of different parts, each with a special job.
The Army
The Army is the largest part of the Armed Forces. Its soldiers are trained for ground combat. They use tanks, artillery, and other vehicles to defend the country.
Air Defense
The Air Defense branch protects Armenia's skies. They use radar and missiles to spot and stop enemy aircraft or rockets. Their job is to keep the country safe from attacks from above.
Border Guard
The Border Guard keeps watch over Armenia's land borders. They make sure no one enters or leaves the country illegally. They also help prevent smuggling and other crimes at the borders.
Who leads the Armed Forces?
The leader of the entire military is the President of Armenia. They are known as the Commander-in-Chief. This means they have the final say on big military decisions.
The Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense is like the government office for the military. It handles the rules, money, and overall plans for the Armed Forces. It makes sure the military has what it needs and follows the country's laws.
The General Staff
The General Staff is a group of top military officers. They are in charge of planning and carrying out military operations. They decide how the different parts of the Armed Forces will work together. The Chief of Staff is the head of this important group.
When were the Armed Forces formed?
Armenia officially created its Ministry of Defense on 28 January 1992. This was an important step in building its own independent military after the country became separate from the Soviet Union. Before this, many of Armenia's military units were part of the larger Soviet forces.
Related pages
- Military history of Armenia
- Armenian Army
- Armenian Air Defense
- Armenian Border Guard
Images for kids
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Armenian soldiers in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
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Snipers during a field exercise (2004)
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Armenian Air Force Su-25s during a military parade in Yerevan.
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Contingent from the Armed Forces of Armenia on Red Square in 2015.
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Vladimir Putin during his visit to the 102nd Russian military base in Armenia.
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Armenian troops before loading onto a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a training exercise.
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See also
In Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas de Armenia para niños
