Romanian Land Forces
The Romanian Land Forces is what the army of Romania is called. It is a branch of the Romanian military. Since they renewed their supply of armor and arms, they are now very well equipped today and is an important member of NATO.[1]
Romanian Land Forces | |
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Forțele Terestre Române | |
Founded | 24 November [O.S. 12 November] 1859 |
Country | Romania |
Type | Army |
Role | Infantry, Mountain Troops, Artillery, Armour, Paratroopers, CBRN |
Size | 116,000 (36,000 professionals and 80,000 paramilitary) |
Part of | Romanian Armed Forces |
Command HQ | Bucharest |
Motto(s) | Statul Major al Forţelor Terestre |
Anniversaries | 23 April |
Commanders | |
Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces Staff | Lieutenant General SCARLAT DUMITRU |
Notable commanders | Marshal Constantin Prezan, Marshal Alexandru Averescu, Marshal Ion Antonescu |
Insignia | |
Roundel | |
Military colors | |
Identification flag (obverse) |
Romanian Land Forces Media
Monument of the Romanian Soldier in Carei
References
- ↑ (in Romanian) România, cel mai important dintre viitorii membri ai NATO ("Romania, the most important among the future NATO members") Archived 2007-03-10 at the Wayback Machine, November 20, 2002.
Other websites
- Official site of the Romanian Land Forces Archived 2007-06-26 at the Wayback Machine
- Official site of the Romanian Ministry of National Defense (MoND).
- (in Romanian) Official site of the 1st Territorial Army Corps Archived 2007-04-09 at the Wayback Machine.
- (in Romanian) Official site of the 4th Territorial Army Corps Archived 2011-08-20 at the Wayback Machine.