Chadian Ground Forces


The Chadian Ground Forces are the main and largest component of the Chadian National Army. Historically Chad has had one of the strongest armies in the Sahara region, larger than the Malian or Central African army, with a total of 25,000 to 30,000 troops. Chad has been involved as part of the Multinational Joint Task Force in fighting the Boko Haram insurgency, deploying troops to Niger and Mali. Another common role of the Chadian Army has been quelling rebellions against the central government of Chad.

Structure

  • Defense and Security Zone
  • * No. 1
  • * No. 2
  • * No. 3
  • * No. 4
  • * No. 5
  • * No. 6
  • * No. 7
  • * No. 8
  • Armored Battalion
  • Infantry Battalion
  • Artillery Battalion
  • Engineer Battalion
  • Special Forces Unit
  • Rapid Intervention Force

    Equipment

Small arms

Anti-tank weapons

Anti-aircraft weapons

Artillery

Tanks

Tank destroyers

Infantry fighting vehicles

Reconnaissance

Armored personnel carriers

Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles

Utility vehicles