Amari National Defence Force

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The Amari National Defense Force (ANDF) is the state military of Amari. Its composition, disposition, and doctrine are the result of years of relative peace, but near constant internal security concerns and regional threats . The ANDF consists of the Amarian Army, Air Force, and Navy. Amari paramilitary forces include the Border Guard Corps (BGC) and Special Reserve Force (SRF). The ANDF as presently constituted was formed shortly after Amari declared independence in 19## and evolved within the tradition of frontier and border warfare fought by colonial militia forces. Following the 19## coup, the interim authority initiated a reduction of forces to roughly its current size. Internal security and the constant struggle against border incursion continue to shape its structure and roles. The ANDF has performed well and is generally well-regarded throughout Amari and enjoys wide-spread support, with only a few regional exceptions. Over the last decade, the ANDF has become increasingly involved in peacekeeping efforts in the region, often as part of wider [Regional Security Force] or the [Regional Economic Community Stability Force] operations. Amari also is a regular contributor to international peacekeeping forces. Elements of the Amari army and air force have contributed forces to operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The armed forces of Amari are unique in the region in the extent of inclusiveness and diversity in its ranks. Where other countries’ ground forces are often predominantly segregated along ethnic, tribal, or religious lines, the ANDF is very intentional in creating multi-ethnic units. This strategy has not been without its challenges (see: "Turkana Insurrection"), but has been demonstrated to be an effective way to promote the image of impartiality throughout the various districts of the country. The inclusion of women and other traditional minorities in the ANDF has increased over the last decade, with all but the border control elements being integrated to some level. Defense spending and percentage of GDP included over the last five years averaged $### million, 2.3% of GDP. (Figures from CIA World Factbook.) U .S. International Military Education and Training funds remains essential to Amari's successful officer training program, with more than 20 percent of Amari army officers and more than 60% Amari air force officers receiving military training in the US each year.

Amari Views on Neighbor States’ Security Conditions

Ziwa	Kujenga	Nyumba
Partners in combating criminal and countering extremists along shared border and on Lake Victoria. Generally not considered a threat, but viewed as a buffer between Amari and Kujengan instability.	Partners in combating criminal and countering extremists along shared border and on Lake Victoria. Generally not considered a threat, but viewed as a buffer between Amari and Kujengan instability.	Nyumba is unable or unwilling to prevent instability and criminality from spilling across the border. Nyumba has ceded control of its western territory to militias, causing rampant lawlessness and refugees. Piracy and militia violence may allow Nyumba incursions.