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Although prepared for an armed conflict with Nigeria in recent years, the Cameroon Army does not have operational experience against other forces, therefore, it is not possible to assess its ability to respond to changing threats and opposing tactics. Combat units of the army include: [8] The Headquarters Brigade, located in Yaoundé.
The Rapid Intervention Battalion (Bataillon d'Intervention Rapide, or BIR) is an elite military force [1] and an army combat unit of the Cameroonian Armed Forces. [2]The unit is supported by the United States, reports directly to the president of Cameroon, and has played a large part in the Cameroonian and regional war against Boko Haram.
Several Ambazonian separatist leaders are based in exile. Despite this, they play a role in directing rebel forces that are fighting in Cameroon itself. [6] [7] These include: Ayaba Cho Lucas – Leader of the Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF). Mainly operated from exile in Europe, until his arrest in Norway in September 2024. [8] [9] [10] [11]
Standard-issue pistol for military police and all branches of army. Manurhin MR 73 France: Revolver [1] MAT-49 France: Submachine gun [2] Heckler & Koch MP5 Germany: Submachine gun: Standard Issue sub-machine gun for the army and Special forces. [2] FN FAL Belgium: Battle rifle: Standard issue rifle, used by paratroopers and presidential guards ...
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United States Military Academy – West Point, New York; United States Naval Academy – Annapolis, Maryland; United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, Colorado; United States Coast Guard Academy – New London, Connecticut; United States Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, New York
The Military ranks of Cameroon are the military insignia used by the Cameroon Armed Forces. Being a former colony of France , Cameroon shares a rank structure similar to that of France . [ 1 ]