The 32-35,000 strong army is divided into five brigades, four of which are based on geographical areas; the fifth is an elite unit based in Harare. The Presidential Guard is sometimes refered to as a group and sometimes as a brigade. Other operational forces include an armored regiment, an artillery regiment, and 15 infantry battalions.
Guards (two battalions) Mechanized (2 battalions) Commando Regiment Parachute Regiment Armored Vehicle Mounted (one battalion) Two artillery regiments are available: one is equipped with Chinese field artillery, and one with AA guns and shoulder- launched SAMs.
Each infantry brigade has:
Three infantry battalions with 31 APCs each Reconnaissance Company (12 EE-9) Signals Company Mortar Battery (6 81/82mm or 120mm) AA gun battery Engineer company Supply and transport Workshop Medical units The Presidential Guard Group consists of two battalions.