Zambia Army Stream

Zambia Army Stream - Land and Maritime Defence

Overview

The Army Stream is the liaison between the Ministry of Defence and Zambia Army. It is basically the direct representative of the Army in the Ministry. The Zambia Army comprises the Regular Force, Home Guard and the territorial reserve which is charged with defending the territorial integrity of Zambia from internal and external aggression. The Zambia Army Stream is headed by the Army Secretary.

Functions

The functions of the Army include:

(i) To defend the territorial integrity of Zambia from both internal and external aggression;

(ii) To restore Law and Order in areas where internal security is threatened;

(iii) To come to the aid of civil authorities in times of need; and

(iv) To provide troops for various United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) operations as and when called upon.

Zambia Army Stream - Land and Maritime Defence

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