The Armed Forces of Malta are composed
of a Headquarters and five units. HQ of armed forces
exercises command and control over all functions performed
by the Army. The manpower of the Armed Forces of Malta
is around 1,470 military personnel. No conscription,
all-volunteer forces.
The Land Forces of Malta Army is 1,216 soldiers with
the structure:
- 1 infantry battalion with three 3 infantry companies,
1 Air defence support Company, 2 service support regiments,
1 anti-aircraft battery, 1 Specials Forces unit