Military Reform – 1998
1998
Full Implementation 
Military reform and integration took place in 1996 as provided in the 1992 National Pact. By 1998, Mali had the following security and military strengths: Army – 7,000 persons; Naval Service 70 persons; Air Service 450 persons; Gendarmerie 1,500 person; National Guard of Mali 700 persons; and National Police 1000 persons.1


