Egyptian Armed Forces facts for kids
The Egyptian Armed Forces are the official military of Egypt. They are the largest military force in both Africa and the Middle East. This important group was started in 1922. They are also ranked as the 13th most powerful armed forces in the entire world.
The Egyptian Armed Forces are made up of several key parts. These include the Egyptian Army, the Egyptian Navy, the Egyptian Air Force, and the Egyptian Air Defense Forces. Each part has a special job to protect Egypt.
Who Leads the Egyptian Armed Forces?
The way the Egyptian Armed Forces are led is set out in the country's Constitution. A constitution is like a rulebook for a country. It explains how the government works and how things should be run.
Normally, the military is led by a group called the General Command. But during special or emergency times, a different group takes charge. This group is called the Supreme Council.
The Supreme Leader
The President of Egypt is always the top leader of the armed forces. They hold the important title of the Supreme Leader of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
The Supreme Council is made up of 21 military officers. These officers come from different parts of the armed forces. They work together to make big decisions for the military.
Images for kids
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Egyptian Mi-8 Hip helicopters after unloading troops
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Egyptian Mirage 5 at Cairo-West 1985
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An Egyptian F16C Pilot
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Egyptian Military Police
See also
In Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas de Egipto para niños
