Royal Cambodian Army

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Who wrote Royal Cambodian Army?Operates under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Defence
2. What is the official designation?Royal Cambodian Army (Khmer: កងទ័ពជើងគោក, Kâng Toăp Cheung Koŭk), meaning 'Land Force'
3. What is the estimated personnel strength?Approximately 85,000 active personnel
4. How many soldiers are in the Royal Cambodian Army?The army has about 85,000 active soldiers, a large group that helps keep Cambodia safe.
5. How is the army organized?It is divided into eleven infantry divisions, each a self‑contained unit that can carry out missions on its own.

Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF): The unified military structure of Cambodia, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Combined Arms: Military tactics that integrate different types of forces, such as infantry, armor, and artillery, for maximum effectiveness.
Jurisdiction: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the area or scope of that power.