Djiboutian Army

The Djiboutian Army is the largest branch of the Djibouti Armed Forces and is based in the Djiboutian capital of Djibouti City. Djibouti has upgraded its Ground Forces with advanced additions from domestic engineering and modifications. It must operate in mountainous and other rugged terrain, but it must do this without affecting the mechanized capability that is needed to confront regional forces. The official tasks of the armed forces include strengthening the country against external attack, maintaining border security. It is responsible for the defence of mainland Djibouti.

Overview
Djibouti has a small military than its neighbors. However, its security stops against foreign incursions. In reforming the Djiboutian Army, most of the available attention and financial resources have been directed to the development of the Land Forces. Over the years, Djiboutian Army has benefited from material and financial support of various countries such as France, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and the United States. Currently, the amount allocated to defense represents the largest single entry in the country’s budget.

Organisation
The Army has four military districts (the Tadjourah, Dikhil, Ali-Sabieh and Obock districts).

Its maneuver units are:
 * One amoured regiment (comprising a reconnaissance squadron, three armoured squadrons and an anti-smuggling squadron)
 * Four infantry regiments (each comprising three to four infantry companies and a support company)
 * One rapid reaction regiment (comprising four infantry companies and a support company)
 * One Republican Guard regiment
 * One artillery regiment
 * One demining company
 * One signals regiment
 * One computer and information systems section
 * One logistics regiment
 * One maintenance company

International mission
Djibouti has participated in international mission in Somalia. Right now there are more than 960 soldiers serving on foreign soil