Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Island Aviation
Armed Forces of Sao Tome and Principe (Forcas Armadas de Sao Tome e Principe, FASTP): Army, Coast Guard of Sao Tome e Principe (Guarda Costeira de Sao Tome e Principe, GCSTP), Presidential Guar.
Military - note:
Sao Tome and Principe's army is a tiny force with almost no resources at its disposal and would be wholly ineffective operating unilaterally; infantry equipment is considered simple to operate and maintain but may require refurbishment or replacement after 25 years in tropical climates; poor pay, working conditions, and alleged nepotism in the promotion of officers have been problems in the past, as reflected in the 1995 and 2003 coups; these issues are being addressed with foreign assistance aimed at improving the army and its focus on realistic security concerns; command is exercised from the president, through the Minister of Defense, to the Chief of the Armed Forces staff
Facilities:
Sao Tome Salazar (TMS) Airport (São Tomé and Príncipe Island)
Porto Alegre (PGP) Airport (São Tomé and Príncipe Island)
Note: The island has two airport with paved runways (1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 914 to 1,523 m: 1).
Local Aviation
Knowledge of aircraft and helicopters.
(Under Construction)
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