Pakistani military facts for kids
The Pakistan Armed Forces are like the main team of soldiers, sailors, and airmen who protect Pakistan. They are also known as the Pakistani military. This important group was created in 1947 when Pakistan became an independent country, separating from the United Kingdom.
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What Makes Up Pakistan's Military?
The Pakistan Armed Forces are made up of several important parts. Each part has a special job to do.
- Pakistan Army: These are the soldiers who protect the land.
- Pakistan Navy: These are the sailors who protect the seas.
- Pakistan Air Force: These are the airmen who protect the skies.
- Paramilitary forces of Pakistan: These groups help the main military and police.
- Pakistan Coast Guard: They protect Pakistan's coastlines and waters.
- Pakistan Strategic Nuclear Command: This group manages Pakistan's nuclear defense.
How Big is Pakistan's Military?
About 620,000 people are actively serving in the military. This makes it one of the largest armed forces in the world. When you add the 302,000 people in the Paramilitary forces and the Coast Guard, the total number of people helping to protect Pakistan is nearly 1,000,000.
Images for kids
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The roots of the Pakistani military trace back to the British Indian Army, which included many personnel from present-day Pakistan. Pictured are troops of the Khyber Rifles, now part of the Frontier Corps, striking a pose, c. 1895.
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A Pakistan Navy's Westland Sea King.
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Pakistan Marines in close co-ordination with the US Marines Corps, 2009.
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American Chairman of Joint Chiefs Admiral Mike Mullen reviews Pakistani troops during a ceremony honouring Mullen's arrival in Islamabad in 2008.
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Pakistan Navy ships deployed in the Arabian Sea, near Oman.
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Pakistan Air Force airmen participating in relief operations.
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Comparison of US Army and Pakistan Army's UCP, 2013.
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Pakistan Navy's sailors wearing anti-flash gear while operating a Guided missile frigate, PNS Alamgir.
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Pakistan Air Force's Special Service Wing (SSW) in its current camouflage.
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The PAF's fighter pilots with the greenish g-suit in comparison to USAF; the same pattern is used by the Pakistan Navy.
See also
In Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas de Pakistán para niños