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Helicopters

2 x SA365

1 x AS350

1 x SA 316

5 x Mi-8/17

1 x Mi-35

Equipment

RFV                 ~60

Multi-Purpose  100 VLRA 4 x 4, many used for reconnaissance

ARTY              12 (6 x 105mm; 6 x 122mm)

AD                   24 ZPU-23-4, SAM-7

In the early 2000s, before reorganization, the Army consisted of the following according to the IISS Military Balance 2000-2001:

6 Military Regions

5 Infantry Regiments, each:

 HQ

3 battalions, each

1 company of 5 platoons

1 Airborne Regiment

HQ

1 battalion

2 companies

1 tank battalion, with

2 tank platoons

1 engineer battalion