Infantry (مشاة)
The Royal Army of Oman is the largest element of Oman's armed forces, with approximately 25,000 personnel. The RAO operates UK-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks — the same platform as the British Army — reflecting the deep UK-Oman defence relationship that has been active since the Dhofar Rebellion (1963-1976), in which British seconded officers and SAS teams served alongside Sultan's Armed Forces. Oman's 1,700km border with Yemen creates a genuine southern flank security requirement. Oman maintained strict neutrality during the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen but border proximity means the security environment is consequential. The historical Sultan's Armed Forces heritage — with British officers serving in command positions for decades — has produced a professional culture with Western doctrinal roots distinct from other Gulf militaries.
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Infantry (مشاة) (Royal Army of Oman) — Frequently Asked Questions
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