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armed forces structure
All policy matters relating to defense are the responsibility of the chief of staff, who reports directly to the minister of defense. The other ranking military officers are the chief of the general staff, chief of the Army, admiral of the Navy, and chief of the Air Force.
There is a conscription term of 24 months.
The Army force structure includes 42 armored infantry divisions and 16 infantry brigades. The Angolan Navy Force (MGA) was founded in 1976, shortly after the...
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