Afghan Military

By Antony and Lauren

Afghan Air Force• History:

– Began in 1924

– By 1960 the AAF consisted of 100 combat aircraft

– The AAF was strongest in the 1980’s and early 1990’s,

producing some concern in neighboring countries

– Future training will take place at Shindand Air Base in

Western Afghanistan

– In the 1960’s and the 1990’s the Afghan Military in

general received weapons from the Soviet Union

Manpower and Expenditures

• Manpower fit for

military service:

– Males age 16-49:

4,050,222

– Females age 16-49:

3,797,087

• Manpower reaching

militarily significant

age annually:

– Male: 392,116

– Female: 370,295

Dragunov Sniper Rifle

RPG Rocket

Afghan National Army

• The main branch of the military

• Responsible for land-based areas

• 300,000 troops active

• Traces back to the early 18th century

• Assembled by NATO states

Common Weapons Used

• Makarov Pistol

• AK-47

• Dragunov Sniper Rifle

• M203 Grenade Launcher

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