Table of Contents
- 1 How can I get out of the military in Egypt?
- 2 How can I be exempt from military service in Egypt?
- 3 How long was national service basic training?
- 4 How can I join the Egyptian army?
- 5 How many people serve in the Egyptian military?
- 6 How many British soldiers died in the Suez Crisis?
- 7 How powerful is Egypt’s army?
How can I get out of the military in Egypt?
exemption from military service. Each Egyptian has to do the military service upon reaching 18 years old, and he is not allowed to do it if he reached 30 years old. Each Egyptian must have a military number, which is based on his Egyptian personal ID.
How can I be exempt from military service in Egypt?
By the age of thirty a male is considered unfit to join the army and pays a fine. Males with no brothers, or those supporting parents are exempted from the service. Former President Sadat added that any Egyptian who has dual nationality is exempted from military service and this is still in effect till today.
How long was national service basic training?
six weeks
Training. After attending a medical and joining up, all conscripts had six weeks of basic training during which they got used to military life. Once enlisted and inside camp, National Servicemen were issued with their equipment, uniform (which often didn’t fit) and boots.
Does the military rule in Egypt?
They called for peaceful demonstrations across Egypt especially in front of the Presidential Palace in Cairo. Although the Egyptian constitution ostensibly declares the president as the supreme commander of the armed forces, the Egyptian military is independent of civilian control.
What is the official language of Egypt?
Modern Standard Arabic
Egypt/Official languages
How can I join the Egyptian army?
How to Join the Egyptian Air Force?
- You must be a good citizen of Egypt.
- Take the Air force AFOQT [Air force Officer Qualifying Test]
- Pass the air force physical fitness test.
- Score well on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.
- You must be at least within the age of 18-35.
- You must have good schooling qualifications.
How many people serve in the Egyptian military?
| Egyptian Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Active personnel | 438,500 |
| Reserve personnel | 479,000 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | US$7.4–11.1 billion (2019) (incl. $1.3 billion of U.S. military aid) |
How many British soldiers died in the Suez Crisis?
16
Suez Crisis
| Suez Crisis Tripartite aggression Sinai War | |
|---|---|
| Israel: 172 killed 817 wounded 1 captured United Kingdom: 16 killed 96 wounded France: 10 killed 33 wounded | 1,650–3,000 killed 1,000 civilians killed 4,900 wounded 5,000–30,000+ captured 125 tanks (mostly Soviet-made T-34s) destroyed 215+ aircraft destroyed |
How long was national service?
National Service in peacetime It came into force in January 1949 and meant that all physically fit males between the ages of 17 and 21 had to serve in one of the armed forces for an 18-month period. They then remained on the reserve list for another four years.
Which countries still do national service?
By country
- Australia.
- Brunei.
- Canada.
- Denmark.
- Estonia.
- Finland.
- France.
- Germany.
How powerful is Egypt’s army?
As of 2020, the army has an estimated strength of 340,000 of which approximately 120,000-200,000 are professionals and the rest conscripts. There exists an additional 438,000 reservists.