Turkmen Ground Forces | |
---|---|
A tank from the armed forces during a parade in 2011
|
|
Country | Turkmenistan |
Branch | Ground Force |
Size | 18,500 Troops |
Headquarters | Ashgabat |
Colors | Green and Blue |
Commanders | |
Commander-in-chief | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow |
Insignia | |
Ensign |
The Turkmen Ground Forces is the army branch of the armed forces of Turkmenistan.
The basis of the Turkmen Ground Forces are several rifle divisions from the Turkestan Military District of the Soviet Armed Forces. The ground forces include the 2nd, 3rd, 11th, and 22nd Motor Rifle Divisions.
The number of vehicles is around 2,000, the number of tanks is around 700 and the number of artillery pieces is around 560.
Self-Propelled
Multiple launch Rocket Systems
Towed Guns
Mortars