Albania

OVERVIEW

Significant cuts have been made to the Albanian army (land forces). The land forces consist of:

  Infantry Command
    3 light infantry battalions

  Combat Support Command
    1 mortar battery
    1 nuclear bio/chemical company

  Special Forces Regiment
    1 special forces battalion
    1 commando battalion

The commando battalion is a special tactical unit used for assignments in mountainous terrain. It handles crises and emergency management in wartime and conducts...