List of Military Barracks in Ghana – Army, Navy & Air Force

List of military barracks in Ghana

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is made up of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, with military barracks and bases spread across the country. These facilities not only serve as living quarters for soldiers but also as operational and training centers that ensure Ghana’s national security. Below is a comprehensive list of military barracks in Ghana and their locations.

Barracks are in most cases a group of extended structures built to accommodate military personnel or workers. The English term is derived from French via an old Spanish word “barraca” (hut), primarily referring to non-permanent shelters or huts for numerous men and women and animals, but nowadays barracks are usually permanent residences for military accommodation. The word may apply to individual housing blocks or to complete buildings, and the plural form usually refers to a single structure and may be singular in construction.

The main purpose of barracks is to separate soldiers from the civilian population and reinforce discipline, and training. They are mostly referred to as “discipline factories for soldiers”.

Below are the list of military barracks in Ghana.

1 Inf BN, Michel Camp, Tema (Michelle camp, Tema)

Michel Camp is the base of the First Battalion of Infantry of the Ghana Army. It is located at Tema in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

66 Arty Regiment – Volta Barracks Ho, Armed Recce Regt

64 Infantry Regiment – Gondar Barracks

64 Infantry Regiment is the commando trained rapid reaction force assigned to the Southern Command

48 Engineer Regiment (Teshie, Greater Accra Region)

Burma Camp, Accra

Burma Camp is the headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghanaian Ministry of Defense. The camp is in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana.

5 Inf BN, Arakan Barracks, Burma Camp

3 Inf BN, Myohaung Barracks, Takoradi

Wajir Barracks, Teshie

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Army Barracks in Ghana

1. Burma Camp – Accra
   Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces, housing administrative offices, schools, and residential facilities.

2. Michel Camp – Tema
   Home of the 1 Infantry Battalion (1BN), one of the most active army units in Ghana.

3. Kamina Barracks – Tamale
   Strategic Northern Command base, home to the 6 Infantry Battalion (6BN).

4. Bawa Barracks – Kumasi
   Home of the 4 Infantry Battalion (4BN) under the Central Command.

5. Arakan Barracks – Accra
   Houses the 5 Infantry Battalion (5BN) and forms part of the Southern Command.

6. Myohaung Barracks (Vandals Barracks) – Takoradi
   Home to the 2 Infantry Battalion (2BN).

7. Uaddara Barracks – Ho
   Base of the 66 Artillery Regiment, a specialized unit in artillery operations.

8. Barwah Barracks – Sunyani
   Home to the 3 Infantry Battalion (3BN) under the Northern Command.

9. Bundase Training Camp – Greater Accra
   Known for hosting special training, including international military collaborations.

10. Achiase Jungle Warfare School – Eastern Region
    Ghana’s elite Special Forces Training School, specializing in jungle warfare.

Air Force Bases in Ghana

1. Air Force Base, Accra – Main command center and headquarters of the Ghana Air Force.

2. Air Force Base, Takoradi – Western Region air base for maritime patrols and training.

3. Air Force Base, Tamale – Northern Region base, key for air operations and training.

Navy Bases in Ghana

1. Western Naval Command – Sekondi-Takoradi
   Main naval base in the Western Region.

2. Eastern Naval Command – Tema
   Key naval base along the Gulf of Guinea.

3. Naval Base, Takoradi – Western Region
   Supports maritime defense and naval operations.

Why Military Barracks Are Important

• They provide housing and welfare for Ghana’s soldiers.

• They serve as operational command posts.

• They host training schools to prepare soldiers for international peacekeeping missions.

• They strengthen Ghana’s national defense and regional security.

FAQs

Q1: What is the biggest military barracks in Ghana?
👉 Burma Camp in Accra is the largest and serves as the headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Q2: Where is Michel Camp located?
👉 Michel Camp is in Tema and is home to the 1 Infantry Battalion.

Q3: Does Ghana have Navy and Air Force bases?
👉 Yes, the Ghana Navy operates bases in Sekondi-Takoradi and Tema, while the Air Force has bases in Accra, Takoradi, and Tamale.

Last Updated on December 7, 2025 by Samuel Kwame Boadu

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