Burkina Faso p. 3

Field Forces

2 infantry brigade HQ, which nominally control

            4 infantry battalions

            1 armored cavalry battalion

            1 parachute battalion

            1 artillery battalion

            1 anti-aircraft artillery battalion

            1 engineer regiment

            1 Special Forces Company

Burkina Faso has sensibly reduced the number of units so that it can man the above force properly, but equipment remains short.

Sole battalion identified: Laafi Infantry Battalion

Joint Brigade  [Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger]

For security of their common borders. Presently a battalion equivalent with 4 companies, of which Burkina Faso contributes one (at Markoye).  Brigade HQ rotates.

Gendarmerie 4200 (reports to Army)