Military of Benin

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Military
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:France
gptkb:Nigeria
gptkb:United_States
ECOWAS
gptkbp:awards Medal of Honor
Campaign Medals
Service Medals
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Navy
gptkb:Air_Force
Army
gptkbp:budget $200 million
0.5% of GDP
gptkbp:conflict Limited resources
Budget constraints
Regional security threats
Training deficiencies
Equipment shortages
gptkbp:country gptkb:Benin
gptkbp:culturalSignificance General_Fructueux_Gbaguidi
gptkbp:doctrine Joint operations
gptkbp:electronic_warfare Aircraft
Armored vehicles
Supply chain management
Intelligence gathering
Patriotism
Naval vessels
Post-colonial conflicts
Modernization efforts
Light infantry weapons
gptkbp:established 1960
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Cotonou
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Military of Benin
gptkbp:internationalRelations National Defense Policy
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:Benin_Military_Academy
Captain
Colonel
General
Lieutenant
Major
Private
Sergeant
approximately 10,000
Counter-terrorism operations
Voluntary enlistment
International training programs
Joint_exercises_with_France
gptkbp:militaryService Mandatory service not required
gptkbp:motto Courage_and_Loyalty
gptkbp:participatesIn gptkb:UN_peacekeeping_missions
gptkbp:reform Strategic planning
Capacity building
Community engagement programs
Partnerships with NGOs
Veteran support programs
Enhanced training programs
Professionalization efforts
Increased funding initiatives
Force restructuring
Gender integration initiatives
gptkbp:tactics Defensive posture