Kwazulu-Ciskeian Armed Forces
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| Kwazulu-Ciskeian Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 9 December 19@@ |
| Service branches | |
| Headquarters | Gcuwa |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 16 (voluntary) 17 (conscription) |
| Conscription | Yes |
| Available for military service | 1,634,816 males, age 16–49, 1,775,474 (2009 est.) females, age 16–49 |
| Fit for military service | 1,201,290 males, age 16–49, 1,547,278 (2009 est.) females, age 16–49 |
| Reaching military age annually | 77,473 males, 74,655 (2009 est.) females |
| Active personnel | 100,000 |
| Reserve personnel | 30,000 |
Kwazulu-Ciskeian Armed Forces is the military forces of Kwazulu-Ciskei. It comprises of three main branches: The Army and the Air Force and the River Fleet. The Army in turn consisted of its own three branches: The Common Army, Royal Zulu Guards and the Royal Ciskei Army. The army received the nickname "Graveyard Army", as many very outdated weapons are brought up since they are more affordable for the army.
Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces is the Emperor, the professional leader is the Chief of the General Staff and the head of the joint Ministry for military affairs is the Minister of War, one of the common ministries.
