What is the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia?

Q: What is the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia?


A: The Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia is the combination of the Army, Air Defense, and Border Guard.

Q: How were some of the parts of Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia formed?


A: Some parts of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia were formed out of the former Soviet forces in the Armenian SSR.

Q: Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military of Armenia?


A: The Commander-in-Chief of the military of Armenia is the President of Armenia, currently Robert Kocharyan.

Q: Who is in charge of political leadership of the Ministry of Defense of Armenia?


A: The Ministry of Defense of Armenia is in charge of political leadership, which is currently headed by Mikael Harutyunyan.

Q: Who is the head of the General Staff of Armenia's military command?


A: The head of the General Staff of Armenia's military command is Lieutenant-General Seyran Ohanyan.

Q: When was the Ministry of Defense of Armenia established?


A: The Ministry of Defense of Armenia was established on 28 January 1992.

Q: What is the purpose of Armenia's Border guards and where do they patrol?


A: The purpose of Armenia's Border guards is to patrol Armenia's borders with Georgia and Azerbaijan, while Russian troops continue to watch its borders with Iran and Turkey.

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