GENERAL OVERVIEW:

 The Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) are the state's basic military institution, which have the fundamental mission of fighting the aggressor from the first moment and with the whole people, until victory is achieved.  

The Revolutionary Armed Forces have a structure, equipment and training that guarantees the fulfillment of their combat missions and also permit the use of their members in activities for the country's economic development and the protection of the environment.  They are made up of regular troops and the Territorial Troops Militias and fulfill their missions during the armed struggle in cooperation with the bodies and units of the Ministry of the Interior and the Production and Defense Brigades.

 


 

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