Armed Forces
Qatar Armed Forces have a approximately 12,000 men, made up of 8,500 army, 1,800 navy and 1,500 air force. Their role is to protect the Qatar and the Gulf countries along with the forces from KSA, UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. Along side the armed forces there is also a special unit connected with protecting the Royal family, called the Haras Al-emiri.
Qatar also houses a large American Army base and this played a large part, along with the Qatar Armed Forces, during the 1991 Gulf war. In the recent war with Libya, Qatar was helpful by supporting the no-fly zone to stop attacks from the air. Due to the on-going unsettlement in the Middle East, the Armed forces are currently on high alert.
To be able to work in the Armed Forces you have to be 18 years of age and men only. It is also possible to work in the armed forces even if you are not a Qatari national. They do not have national service the ranks can be hard and it would take around 25-28 years of experience to become the Commander.
During Qatar National day, which takes place in December 18th each year, the Armed Forces show off their hardware, including all military vehicle parade and there is also a display by the Air force and the Navy.
Qatar also houses a large American Army base and this played a large part, along with the Qatar Armed Forces, during the 1991 Gulf war. In the recent war with Libya, Qatar was helpful by supporting the no-fly zone to stop attacks from the air. Due to the on-going unsettlement in the Middle East, the Armed forces are currently on high alert.
To be able to work in the Armed Forces you have to be 18 years of age and men only. It is also possible to work in the armed forces even if you are not a Qatari national. They do not have national service the ranks can be hard and it would take around 25-28 years of experience to become the Commander.
During Qatar National day, which takes place in December 18th each year, the Armed Forces show off their hardware, including all military vehicle parade and there is also a display by the Air force and the Navy.