Royal Bhutan Army facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Royal Bhutan Army |
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Flag of Royal Bhutan Army |
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| Established | 1958 |
| Parts |  Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan |
| Headquarters | Lungtenphu, Thimphu |
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| Chief | Batoo Tshering |
| Supreme Commander | His Majesty Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Serving soldiers | |
| Military age | 18 |
| Conscription | Voluntary |
| Deployed personnel | 8000(approx) |
The Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) is a branch of the armed forces of the Kingdom of Bhutan responsible for maintaining the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty against security threats. The King of Bhutan is the Supreme Commander in Chief of the RBA. The Chief Operations Officer is Goonglon Gongma (Lt. Gen.) Batoo Tshering.
The RBA includes the Royal Body Guards (RBG), an elite branch of the armed forces responsible for the security of the King, the Royal Family and other Officials.
It was customary, but not obligatory, for one son from each Bhutanese family to serve in the army. In addition, militia may be recruited during emergencies. It may, from time to time, be called on to assist the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in maintaining law and order.
Images for kids
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First King of Bhutan Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck with his bodyguards in 1905 before the formation of the RBA
See also
In Spanish: Real Ejército de Bután para niños
