Royal Moroccan Armed Forces - Branches

Branches

The modern Moroccan military is structured into six different branches.

Branch: Personnel Founded
Royal Army 185,800 1956
Royal Moroccan Air Force 13,000 1956
Royal Navy 42,000 1960
Royal Gendarmerie 23,000 1956
Royal Guard 3,000 1956
* Total 266,800 -

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