TITLE

DEFENSE

PUB. DATE
March 2006
SOURCE
Background Notes on Countries of the World: Zimbabwe;Mar2006, p10
SOURCE TYPE
Country Report
DOC. TYPE
Country Report
ABSTRACT
Provides information on the defense system in Zimbabwe. Integration of the country's armed forces units; Establishment of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces Headquarters; Military force sent by Zimbabwe to support the leadership of Congo President Laurent Kabila.
ACCESSION #
20234617

Tags: ZIMBABWE -- Armed Forces;  MILITARY readiness;  ARMED Forces;  MILITARY art & science

 

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