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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