Armed Forces of Transnistria


The Armed Forces of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, are the military forces of the semi-recognised state of Transnistria. The Armed Forces were created on 6 September 1991 to protect the sovereignty and independence of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, in accordance with Article 11 of the Republic's Constitution.
In order of precedence, the current military leadership is composed of the following:
On 6 September 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Transnistria adopted a resolution which called for the formation of a Transnistrian military unit. As a result, the Republican Guard was formed. It was the direct counterpart to the Republic of Moldova's Republican Guard. Both were the predecessors to their respective countries armed forces. In its first major conflict, the guard repelled troops of the Moldovan National Army against the city Dubasari in December 1991. By the end of 1991, the organizational formation of the Transnistrian armed forces was generally completed. Shortly after the outbreak of Transnistrian War in March 1992, the People's Militia was created, having been supported and armed by the Russian Armed Forces 14th Guards Army. By the end of 1992, all main structures of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff were formed, including individual military units, government agencies, and specialized services. On 14 March 1993, personnel of the new armed forces took the military oath of allegiance to the country.

Units

The armed forces are composed of 4,500 to 5,500 active duty soldiers,.

Army Headquarters ([Tiraspol])

Additional support is provided by the Operational Group of Russian Forces of the Russian Army, based in the Transnistrian city of Cobasna.

Military education

Small arms

NameOriginTypeVariantNotes
Makarov PMSoviet UnionSemi-automatic pistol
SVD DragunovRussiaSniper rifle
AK-47RussiaAssault rifle
AKMRussiaAssault rifle
PKMSoviet UnionGeneral-purpose machine gun
RPG-7RussiaRocket-propelled grenade
RPG-18RussiaRocket-propelled grenade
RPG-22RussiaAnti-armor
RPG-26RussiaAnti-armor
RPG-27RussiaAnti-armor

Armor

Air Force

Gallery