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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