Zambian Defense Forces

GPTKB entity

Statements (108)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military organization
gptkbp:aircraft MiG-21
C-130 Hercules
gptkbp:alliance Collaboration with NGOs
Regional security initiatives
Southern_African_Development_Community_(SADC)
gptkbp:awards Medals for service
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Zambian_Navy
gptkb:Zambia_Air_Force
gptkb:Zambian_Air_Force
gptkb:Zambian_Army
gptkb:Zambia_National_Service
gptkb:Zambia_Army
gptkbp:budget $1 billion (approx.)
Government budget allocations
gptkbp:commander Chief_of_Defense_Staff
gptkbp:conflict Addressing security threats.
gptkbp:country gptkb:Zambia
gptkbp:currentCoach gptkb:General_Sitali_Dennis_Alibuzwi
gptkbp:doctrine Guidelines for operations
gptkbp:electronic_warfare Supply chain management
intelligence gathering and analysis
Involvement in regional conflicts
Acquisition of modern equipment
involved in various regional conflicts
Gathering and analysis of information
Role in independence struggle
emphasis on discipline and loyalty.
investment in military technology.
Traditions_and_ceremonies
Peacekeeping_in_the_Congo
established_after_independence_from_Britain.
gptkbp:emergencyServices Humanitarian assistance missions
gptkbp:established 1964
gptkbp:hasPersonnel approximately 30,000
approximately 15,000
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Lusaka
gptkbp:history Post-independence military development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zambian Defense Forces
gptkbp:humanitarianAssistance African_Union_missions
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Zambian_flag
gptkbp:internationalRelations National security strategy
Defense cooperation agreements
gptkbp:involved Zambia_does_not_have_a_navy.
gptkbp:militaryRank Colonel
General
Lieutenant
Major
Private
Sergeant
$1.2 billion (2021)
supply chain management
community engagement initiatives
Joint exercises with other nations
Counter-terrorism efforts
Open to all citizens
camouflage pattern
modern communication systems
defense research and development
Basic training for recruits
various armored vehicles
officer and enlisted ranks
commitment to diversity and inclusion.
medical support for personnel
basic and advanced training programs
various medals and honors
adoption of new technologies.
Training with foreign militaries
Support for former service members
Code of conduct for personnel
Medical support for troops
annual Independence Day parade
leadership development programs.
Development of defense technologies
budget constraints and resource limitations.
conducting operations in various regions.
defensive and peacekeeping strategies.
efforts towards sustainable practices.
engagement in regional security initiatives.
focus on modernization and capacity building.
ongoing recruitment drives.
professional military education programs.
strategic planning for future operations.
strong ties with local communities.
support for humanitarian missions.
support for national development initiatives.
support for veterans and their families.
Southern_African_Development_Community_(SADC)
Joint_training_with_SADC_forces
gptkbp:militaryService legal support for military personnel
gptkbp:motto One Zambia, One Nation
gptkbp:navalFleet Patrol boats
gptkbp:notable_player Protection against cyber threats
gptkbp:participatedIn gptkb:United_Nations_peacekeeping_missions
gptkbp:participatesIn Increasing representation
gptkbp:primaryMission protect national sovereignty
gptkbp:role defense_of_Zambia
gptkbp:size approximately 50,000 personnel
gptkbp:squadrons collaboration with international military organizations.
partnerships with foreign militaries.
gptkbp:tactics Defense planning and execution
gptkbp:team increasing representation of women
gptkbp:training gptkb:Zambia_Military_Academy
gptkb:Zambian_Military_Academy
gptkbp:trainingExercises joint exercises with other countries
gptkbp:uniform Camouflage_pattern
gptkbp:vehicleClass Armored personnel carriers
gptkbp:youth_development Training institutions for officers