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The Zambian Army is the land military branch of the Zambian Defence Force.Like all branches of the Zambian military, citizens of the nation are required to register at 16 years old, and citizens can join at 16 years old with parental consent or at 18 years old when they are classified as adults by Zambia.
For example, Zambia received half the federal armoured car squadron as well as some light patrol aircraft. [7] Zambia also inherited the command structures of the Northern Rhodesia Regiment as well as the Northern Rhodesian Air Wing, which formed the basis for the new Zambian Army and Zambian Air Force, respectively. [6]
The ZNS traces its roots back to the Land Army, initially established as a potential militant wing of UNIP during Zambia's quest for independence. [17] The Land Army served as a contingency force for a guerrilla military option, but Zambia peacefully achieved independence on October 24, 1964, making the armed struggle unnecessary.
The Military ranks of Zambia are the military insignia used by the Zambian Defence Force. Zambia is a landlocked country, and does therefore not possess a navy. Zambia shares a rank structure similar to that of the United Kingdom .
Brigadier General Zyeele, on August 29, 2021, was promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Zambia Army Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff by President Hichilema. On September 12, 2024, Major General Zyeele was promoted by President Hichilema to the rank of Lieutenant General.
On September 12, 2024, Brigadier General Sinyinza was promoted by President Hichilema to the rank of Major General. The President also appointed him as Deputy Force Commander and Chief of Staff of the Zambia Army, succeeding Geoffrey Zyeele who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Zambia Army Commander.
Lieutenant General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi, also Dennis Alibuzwi, is a Zambian military officer who served as the Commander of the Zambian Army from 29 August 2021 to September 12, 2024. He was promoted from the rank of Major General to Lieutenant General, on the day that he was appointed Commander of the Army.
The Ministry is represented across all ten provinces of Zambia, ensuring comprehensive coverage and responsiveness. In fulfilling its mandate, the MoD collaborates closely with the Disaster Management Unit (DMMU) and other ministries, including: Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Collaboration and the Ministry of Justice.