Kuwait Armed Forces

Military of Kuwait
Service branches	Kuwaiti Army Kuwaiti Navy & Coast Guard Kuwaiti Air Force Kuwaiti National Guard
Leadership
Minister of Defence	Khaled Al Jarrah Al Sabah
Personnel
Military age	18
Available for military service	900,745 (2010 est.), age 15–49
Fit for military service	857,292 (2010 est.), age 15–49
Reaching military age annually	22,000 (2005 est.)
Expenditure
Budget	$4.7 billion (2008)
Industry
Foreign suppliers	United States Russia Egypt United Kingdom France Germany
Related articles
History	Kuwait–Najd War Battle of Jahra Operation Vantage 1961 Six Day War 1967 Kuwait-Iraq 1973 Silent War part of Iraq-Kuwait relations 1973 October War Egyptian & Syrian Front Invasion of Kuwait 1990 Operation Desert Storm 1990-1991

The Kuwaiti Armed Forces consists principally of the Kuwaiti Army, Kuwaiti Navy & Coast Guard and Kuwaiti Air Force. Each Force has its own commander who reports to the Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces; the later reports to the minister of defense. The Kuwaiti National Guard has its own commander, who reports directly to the minister of defense.

Other Kuwaiti military constituents that perform military duties are also the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior and the Kuwaiti Amiri Guards.

Organization

Air Marshal Fahad Al-Amir, Chief of the General Staff, speaks to U.S. Marines in 2009

The Kuwaiti Army is the primary land force of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and amongst the oldest armed wing amongst the various Forces with a history that dates back to 1949.

The Kuwaiti Navy & Coast Guard is the sea-based component of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces. The headquarters and sole naval base is Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base, located in the south of Kuwait, approximately 35 miles (56 km) south of Kuwait City. The Kuwait Naval Force numbers approximately 2,000 officers and enlisted personnel, including approximately 400 coast guard.

The Kuwait Air Force (al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Kuwaitiya) is the air arm of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces. The Air Force headquarters is located at Al Mubarak Air Base, with the remaining forces stationed at Air Defence Brigade, Ali Al Salem Air Base and Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base. The Kuwait Air Force numbers approximately 2,500 officer and enlisted personnel.

The Kuwaiti National Guard is an internal and border security force. The Kuwaiti Armed Forces maintains a military base on Bubiyan Island, which has been established in 1991.

History

The Kuwait National Guard and the Kuwaiti Armed Forces trace their original roots to the Kuwaiti cavalry and infantry men that used to protect Kuwait and its wall since the early 1900's. These cavalry men and infantry men formed the Defense and Security Forces in metropolitan and desert areas; charged with protecting outposts outside the wall of Kuwait.

In 1915, during the reign of the 8th Ruler of Kuwait H.H. Sheikh Jaber II; Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah (1898-1996) (WIA) was requested by the yet appointed 9th Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah who was the commander of Defense and Security Forces in the desert to join His Excellency as a knight and squadron leader under the command of His Excellency. Accordingly, Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah (1898-19916) (WIA) took on that assignment unitl His Excellency was officially appointed as His Highness the 9th Ruler of Kuwait in 1917. With the ascension of His Highness the 9th Ruler to the throne; a new commander for Defense and Security Forces was appointed under which Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah (1898-1996)) (WIA) operated until the Hamadh Battle in 1919.

In 1919 in April, the Hamadh Battle took place during the reign of the 9th Ruler of Kuwait H.H. Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah ( reign: 1917-1921). The battle resulted from a village settlement built by the Al-Ikhwan group within the Kuwaiti borders. This malpractice prompted H.H.Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah to dispatch the men of the Kuwaiti Cavalry commanded by Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah (1898-1996) (WIA) . The orders of the Kuwaiti cavalry was not to engage the ennemy at first. However, the Al-Ikhwan group led by Faisal Al-Duwish, conducted a surpirse attack against the men of the Kuwaiti cavalry who had no intentions of engaging the ennemy in combat at first. The Al-Ikhwan group consisted of five thousand cavalry men against two thousand Kuwaiti cavalry men. The battle took its course through six days of intense combat and resulted in heavy ijuries on both sides. The wouned were treated with salt and water as no medicine nor medics were even available.

In 1920, and as a result of the outcomes of the Hamadh Battle (1919); H.H. the 9th Ruler of Kuwait H.H.Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah ( reign: 1917-1921) ordered the construction of a wall surrounding Kuwait city which would protect the people of Kuwait from invaders. The wall of Kuwait was commissioned and built in 1920. The wall was five miles long along the desert border of Kuwait ending at the sea front. The wall of Kuwait consisted of five main gates, a number of observation posts and several round towers.

During Ocotber of the same year in 1920, Kuwaiti Defense and Security Forces would encounter one of its most nenowned military campaigns in which the Kuwaiti cavalry and infantry would exhibit courage and solidarity in a daring combat. The fighting errupted in an Al-Jahra village; west of Kuwait; outside the recently commissioned wall. While the battle commenced the 9th Ruler of Kuwait H.H. Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah ( reign: 1917-1921) was in the Red Palace in Al-Jahra. Kuwaiti Defense and Security Forces were engaged in battle outside the Red Palace in open terrain against a force of four thousand of the Al-Ikhwan group led by Faisal Al-Duwish. Kuwaiti Defense and Security Forces were mainly lead by cavarly men H.E.Sheikh Al-Khalifa Al-Sabah, H.E. Sheikh Jaber Abdullah II Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah (1860-1920) † and H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah( 1898-1996) (WIA). The commanders of the Kuwaiti cavalry while engaging in heavy battle took a strategic decision to combat retreat back to the Red Palace and protect H.H. the 9th Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah ( reign: 1917-1921) instead of falling gracefully in the field of battle; leaving their Ruler unprotected. During their strategic retreat, cavalry commander H.E. Sheikh Jaber Abdullah II Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah (1860-1920) † was martyred during the combat retreat back to the Red Palace. Ounce in the Red Palace, H.H. the 9th Ruler Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah ( reign: 1917-1921) took command of the Kuwaiti cavalry and organized Defense and Security Forces around the palace to protect the people that took shelter in it from the various villages in the surrounding area. The Al-Ikhwan group raided the Red Palace continously day and night for four consecutive days. Losses were heavy specially that water was running out, particularly for the villagers that took refuge in the Red Palace and were not partaking in the fighting. The 9th Ruler of Kuwait H.H. Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah wisely devised a plan to send two of his fastest horsemen to get help from Kuwait City. Accordingly, Defense and Security Forces would hold off the night and day raids until help reached his High Highness. With a fierce

The history of Kuwaiti cavalry men debut with Battle of Jahra 1920's infamous martyred cavalry commander; H.E. Sheikh Jaber Abdullah II Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah (1860-1920) †. The first confirmed and recognized military Commander General of Defense and Security Forces in metropolitan and desert areas was H.H.Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah (1898-1996) (WIA) who commanded the Kuwaiti cavalry and infantry men from (1928-1938) outside the wall of Kuwait.. The Defense and Security Forces in metropilitan and desert areas were later part of the Kuwaiti Public Security Force and later known as the Kuwaiti Army which formed the corps Kuwaiti Armed Forces. The existence of the wall of Kuwait made sure that desert component of the country would always be guarded; allowing the city to grow economically through protected sea trade and allowing safe land passage for merchants trading via land voyages.

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H.H.Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah(1898-1996) (WIA) holding the front line of the Kuwaiti cavalry during the Battle of Regaei (1928) outside the wall of Kuwait.

In 1938, H.H.Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the 10th Ruler of Kuwait; establsihed the Kuwaiti Public Security Department located in the middle of Safat in Kuwait City; later known as the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior.

Merchants entering Kuwait through one of the gates which was used by the Kuwaiti infantry to deliver fire support to the Kuwaiti cavalry engaged in battling invading tribes outside the wall.

Parade organized by the Kuwaiti Public Security Force in 1944 in honor of H.H. the 10th Ruler Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah being decorated by the British Government.

The Kuwaiti Public Security Department was headed by H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah (1914-1991)in 1942. The Public Security Department had one principal Deputy and a sub head; mainly, H.E Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was the Deputy Head of Public Security and H.E. Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was the Head of Public Security for Al-Ahmadi.The Bureau of the Deputy Head of Public Security was divided into Defense Security Forces and Frontier Forces which was headed by H.E.Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who recently returned from military training in the United Kingdom and British Police Officers who were in charge of performing police duties for H.H's jurisdiction.

The Defense Security Forces were in charge of general patrol duties, guards in posts outside the town wall of Kuwait, bands and Rulers personal bodyguards; while the Frontier Force conducted frontier patrols, internal security duties and personal guards for visitors.

In 1950, H.H.Sheikh Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah ordered the development capabilities of the Armed Forces to deal with foreign external threats. Accordingly, H.E.Sheikh Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah was appointed Commander General of the Kuwaiti Public Security Force, the newly designated Kuwaiti Army and the Armed Forces. Three years later in 1953, the Defense Security Forces and Frontier Forces where separated from the Kuwaiti Public Security Department and were designated as Kuwaiti Army.Members of the Defense Security Forces and Frontier Forces that did not join the newly formed Kuwaiti Army and remained in the Kuwaiti Public Security Department were eventually merged with Police Forces to form later the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior.

In 1951, the Bren Gun entered into service with the Kuwaiti Public Security Department; primarily for the use of Defense and Security Forces and Frontier Forces that constituted the newly formed Kuwaiti Army On year later, in 1952, the Daimler Armoured Car enters into service as well primarily with the newly formed Kuwaiti Army

In 1953, H.E.Sheikh Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah established the first Kuwaiti Flying Club. The Flying Club was part of the Civilian Aviation Directorate and graduated the first batch of Kuwaiti Pilots in 1954 who later attended advanced training in the United Kingdom.

In 1954, H.E. Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was appointed Deputy Head Commander of the Kuwaiti Army reporting to H.E.Sheikh Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah. During that same year, H.E.Sheikh Saleh Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah returned from the United Kingdom and was assigned as commanding officer of the Kuwait AlJiwan Camp. Also during the same year, 8 Auster Aircraft Limited aircrafts entered into service with the Kuwaiti Flying Club for purposes of preliminary training

In 1956, the Kuwait Army officially moved to the AlJiwan Camp and Artillery in the Kuwaiti Army was introduced for the first time. Also during the same year, a new training center was established for the Kuwaiti Army.

In 1957, the wall of Kuwait was torn down leading to the merger of the Kuwaiti Public Security Force with the Police elements to form the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior and the Kuwaiti Army came to be known as the only principal Armed Forces Wing. However, the tearing down of the wall while beneficiary in terms of establsing the newly formed Armed Force; also invited tribal geopolitical malpractices along with neighboring countries. Also during the same year, the Kuwaiti Army signed on the procurement of the Centurion main battle tank. The year of 1957 also saw the newly formed Kuwaiti Air Force entering 2 de Havilland DH.104 Dove monoplanes into service

In 1958, Kuwaiti officers were sent to the Military Academies in Egypt and Iraq to train. During the same time, the Kuwaiti Army was put on its first alert phase following the coup of Abdul Karim Qasim.

In 1959, the Kuwaiti Army enacted the Kuwait 6th Liberation Mechanized Brigade which was considered the first mechanized combat brigade. In 1960, the treasury department in the Kuwaiti Army was established.

A year later in 1961, H.E.Sheikh Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah (1914-1991) officially retired from the Armed Services and H.E.Brigadier General Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took part in Operation Vantage 1961 along with the Kuwaiti Army including the already active Kuwait 25th Commando Brigade as the Armed Forces were put on their second alert phase. Also during the same year, the Kuwaiti Flying Club was separated from the Civilian Aviation Directorate and the Kuwaiti Air Force was officially enacted.. Also in 1961, the Universal Carrier was retired from the Kuwaiti Army

A year later in 1962, the Kuwaiti Army enacted the Kuwait 35th Martyr Armored Brigade and the Kuwait 15th Mubarak Armored Brigade which were considered the second and third functioning mechanized brigades in service. During that same year, the Kuwaiti Army showcased and prepared the first military parade in recognition of the first independence of Kuwait and the BAC Jet Provost entered into service with the Kuwaiti Air Force.

In 1963, an organizational Amiri Decree was issued in enacting officially the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense along with the cancellation of the Head Command of the Kuwaiti Public Security Department and the establishment of the General Chief of Staff Head Quarters of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces. Similarly, an Amiri Decree was issued to appoint H.E.Major General Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the first unprecedented position of Chief of Staff of the newly formed Kuwaiti Armed Forces. During the same year, the subsonic British jet aircraft Hawker Hunter and the de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou enter into service with the Kuwaiti Air Force

In 1965, H.E.Sheikh Saleh Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah was appointed as the first Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces.

In 1966, the headquarters of the Kuwaiti Military Hospital was opened. In 1967, one brigade of the Kuwaiti Army participates on the Egyptian Front in the Six Day War 1967 . During that same year, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, H.E.Sheikh Saleh Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah was appointed as the acting Commander of the Kuwait 94th Al-Yarmouk Mechanized Brigade participating on the Egyptian Front. On year later, in 1968, Kuwaiti military authorities enacted the Kuwaiti Military Academy.

In 1969, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces entered into service the supersonic jet fighter aircraft English Electric Lightning and the two twin bladed family helicopters Bell 206 and Bell 204/205; mainly the 205 with the Kuwaiti Air Force.

In 1970, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces suffered their first martyr on the Egyptian front in April and 16 other martyred soldiers in June of the same year also on the Egyptian Front. During the same year, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces enter the light attack aircraft BAC 167 Strikemaster into service with the Kuwaiti Air Force.

In 1971, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces received delivery of Lockheed C-130 Hercules for the Kuwaiti Air Force

In 1972, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces introduced the Vickers MBT main battle tank series in the Kuwaiti Army and trained Egyptian pilots and technicians through the Kuwaiti Air Force on the English Electric Lightning.

In 1973, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces entered into their third alert phase with the beginning of the Kuwait-Iraq 1973 Silent War part of Iraq-Kuwait relations. The Silent War of 1973 lead to a significant change in the operational capabilities of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces. During the same year, in 1973, the leadership of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces found themselves battling at two uneven fronts. While components of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces were battling the 1973 Silent War against Iraq on the Kuwaiti borders; other components of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces were battling side to side with the Iraqi Armed Forces in the 1973 October War Egyptian & Syrian Front; specially, being heavily engaged on the Syrian Front. A third of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces were battling on the Arab Fronts; while the other two thirds of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces were battling the same belligerent for the protection of Kuwait. During 1973, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces officially enacted the Kuwaiti Naval Armed Service; mainly the Kuwaiti Navy.

As the 1973 October War was drawing to an end, members of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces engaged on the Syrian and Egyptian fronts returned to Kuwait to find their military leadership and counterpart successful in halting the crisis caused by their friendly belligerent . One year later in 1974 and as a result of unpredictable conflicting crises; Defense Authorities enacted a new plan to expand the Kuwaiti Armed Forces even further. During the same year, Kuwaiti Armed Forces introduced the Aérospatiale Gazelle and the Puma series helicopters to the Kuwaiti Air Force

In 1975, Kuwaiti Defense Authorities enacted the establishment of the first Kuwaiti Naval Base. During the same year, Kuwaiti Armed Forces signed on the delivery of the MIM-23 Hawk surface to air missile system and merged the Air Defense component to the Kuwaiti Air Force. In addition, the year of 1975 witnessed the retirement of the de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou from service.

In 1976, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces received delivery for Dassault Mirage F1 to be operated by the Kuwaiti Air Force . During the same year, the Kuwaiti Air Force retired the Bell 206 and Bell 204/205 from service.

In 1977, Defense Authorities enacted the Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base which was officially opened in 1979 and Ali Al Salem Air Base which was officially opened in 1980. During the year of 1977, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces retired several equipment operated by the Kuwaiti Air Force and Kuwaiti Army and gained one new operating equipment. the English Electric Lightning and Hawker Hunter were retired by the Kuwaiti Air Force while the Vickers MBT was retired by the Kuwaiti Army. While the Kuwaiti Air Force retired two operating equipment; they also received the delivery of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

One year later in 1978, the Kuwaiti Navy was officially declared and was officially designated as the sea-based component of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces. During the same, the Kuwaiti Army entered into service the armored personnel carrier M113, the short range artillery rocket system 9K52 Luna-M and the self-propelled artillery M109.

In 1980, the Iran-Iraq War started and the Kuwaiti Armed Forces entered into their fourth alert phase. During the same year, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces sign on the procurement of missile naval vessels for the Kuwaiti Navy

In 1983, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces organize and execute the first air joint training using Douglas A-4 Skyhawk between the Kuwaiti Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Force

In 1984, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces enter the short range tactical surface to air missile system 9K33 Osa in service to be operated by the Kuwaiti Air Force . During the same year, the ordered Armored Naval Warships arrive are directly commissioned by the Kuwaiti Navy.

In 1988, the initial forming of the Kuwaiti Army was officially designated as the land component of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces. During the same year, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces were removed from their alert phase with the ending of the Iran-Iraq War. The Kuwaiti Armed Forces record the fourth alert phase as the longest in their history; lasting for eight consecutive years. With the ending of the Iran-Iraq War; the Kuwaiti Armed Forces entered the BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle to be operated by the Kuwaiti Army

In 1989, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces signed on the delivery of F/A-18 Hornet and launched the opening of the new Kuwaiti Military Hospital.

In 1990,the Invasion of Kuwait 1990 commenced with Iraq invading Kuwait and the Kuwaiti Armed Forces were heavily involved and suffered major casualties. During the same year, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces commissioned and entered into service the M-84 battle tank during the invasion of Saudi Arabia..

Kuwaiti M-84 MBTs

Druing the same year Operation Desert Storm 1990-1991 is launched by the United States and coalition allies with the participation of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces. The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk of the Kuwaiti Air Force destroyed several Iraqi Naval ships trying to infiltrate to Bubiyan Island

Kuwait has entered into a ten-year Defense cooperation agreement with the United States in September 1991, the United Kingdom, and France . The agreement with the United States includes port access, military equipment storage, and joint training and exercises. The agreement did not officially provide for the stationing of United States service personnel in Kuwait as the 1,500 US personnel remaining after the Gulf War were scheduled to leave within a few months.

In 1992, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces initiated the joint structuring amongst its various Armed Forces. During the same year in 1992,the F/A-18 Hornet delivery arrived and entered official service with the Kuwaiti Air Force. Following the first Liberation of Kuwait; the Kuwaiti Armed Forces organized the biggest air parade show in celebration of the Liberation consisting of 125 Air planes from different allied countries.

In 1993, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the Kuwaiti Air Force

In 1994, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces entered their fifth alert phase with the beginning of the October crisis with Iraq and the Kuwaiti Air Force signs on the delivery of Starburst missile systems.

In 1995, the Desert Warrior entered into service with the Kuwaiti Army along with the BM-30 Smerch System.

On year later in 1996, the Kuwaiti Army entered into service M1A2 Abrams main battle tank along with the BMP3 infantry fighting vehicle. During the same year, the Mubarak al-Abdullah Joint Command and Staff College (Arabic: كلية مبارك العبدالله للقيادة و الأركان المشتركة - دولة الكويت) officially opens in honor of H.E. Lieutenant General Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1934-1987).

Following Operation Desert Strike in 1996, Kuwait agreed to a United States battalion task force to be permanently stationed in Kuwait. These US Army Intrinsic Action (later called Operation Desert Spring on 1 October 1999) rotations and US Marine Corps EAGER MACE rotations conducted combined training with the Kuwaiti Land Forces and other coalition partners. In addition, US Special Operations Forces conducted Iris Gold rotations to train and assist other Kuwaiti military units.

In 1997, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces entered into service the MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system with the Kuwaiti Air Force

In 1998, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces established an organizational change in command between the Chief of Staff and his various assistants through the chains of command. During the same year, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces enter into their sixth alert phase with the December 1998 bombing of Iraq (code-named Operation Desert Fox) between the United States, the United Kingdom and Iraq.

In 1999, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces received the newly ordered Armored Naval Warships and are directly commissioned by the Kuwaiti Navy. During the same year, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces celebrate their 50th Anniversary.

throughout the known history of Kuwait; the Kuwaiti Armed Forces have always allied their capabilities with reliable allies from across the globe in safeguarding the integrity and safety of the people of Kuwait and that under the guidance and direction of His Highness the Rulers and Emirs of Kuwait who are the supreme Commanders of the Armed Forces. Since the War on Terror begun with the international lead military campaigns as the result of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States; Kuwait has put forth its security as a primary duty. With the assistance of the United States and other reliable allies, Kuwait has made significant efforts to increase the size and modernity of their armed forces. These efforts are succeeding. The government also continues to improve Defense arrangements with other Arab states, as well as the UN Security Council members.

US Forces

The United States stations at least 50000 troops in Kuwait as part of the Defence agreement. The largest part is the US Army Central Command (ARCENT) part of the United States Central Command or USCENTCOM.

US Forces current active facilities are:

1. Ali Al Salem Air Base
2. Camp Arifjan
3. Camp Buehring
4. Camp Fox
5. Camp Patriot
6. Camp Spearhead
7. Camp Virginia
8. Camp Wolf
9. Kuwait International Airport
10. Kuwait Naval Base
11. Kuwait Navy Base
12. Udairi Range

US Forces current Inactive facilities are:

1. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
2. Camp Doha
3. Camp Moreell
4. Camp Navistar
5. Camp New York
6. Camp Victory
7. Failaka Island
8. Mina Al Ahmadi

The Kabals are desert outposts (tent cities) with dining facilities, air-conditioned sleeping tents, recreation facilities and storage for weapons, tanks and their armoured vehicles. The kabals are named New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Equipment

The United States has provided military and defence technical assistance to Kuwait from both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and commercial sources with all transactions made by direct cash sale. The US Office of Military Cooperation in Kuwait is attached to the American Embassy and manages the FMS program. US military sales to Kuwait total $5.5 billion over the last 10 years. Principal US military systems currently purchased by the Kuwait Defence Forces are Patriot missile system, F-18 Hornet fighters, and the M1A2 Main Battle Tank.

See also

• Kuwait–Iraq barrier
• Kuwait Ministry of Defense Web Site in Arabic and English

References and links

• CIA World Factbook
• Summary of Kuwait military power Summary of Kuwaiti military
• Kuwaiti Military at Global security
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