| Djiboutian Army | |
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| Active | 1977–present |
| Country |  Djibouti |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Land warfare |
| Size | 18,600 Active (2018 est.) 11,000 Reserve (2018 est.) |
| Part of | Djibouti Armed Forces |
| Engagements | Djiboutian Civil War Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur African Union Mission to Somalia |
The Djiboutian National Army is the largest branch of the Djibouti Armed Forces and is based in the Djiboutian capital of Djibouti. Djibouti has upgraded its Ground Forces with advanced additions from domestic engineering and modifications. It must operate in mountainous and other rugged terrain, but it must do this without affecting the mechanized capability that is needed to confront regional forces.
The official tasks of the armed forces include strengthening the country against external attack, maintaining border security. It is responsible for the defence of mainland Djibouti.
During peacetime the military of Djibouti numbers approximately 9,000 with a reserve force of approximately 7,000