The Somali National Army is committed to defending Somalia, protecting its people and territorial integrity, and building a professional, disciplined, accountable, and trusted national force dedicated to a secure and peaceful Somalia.
To defend Somalia’s sovereignty, protect its territorial integrity, and safeguard the people through disciplined, professional, and accountable military service.
To build a professional, capable, unified, and trusted Somali National Army that serves the nation with integrity and contributes to a secure, stable, and peaceful Somalia.
From its establishment in the early years of the Somali Republic to its ongoing institutional development, the Somali National Army has remained part of Somalia’s national defense structure.
1960 — The Beginning of a National Army
Developing People, Structure & Capability. Over successive decades, the SNA developed its military organization, personnel, training structures and operational capabilities as part of Somalia's national defence institutions.
Focus: Professionalism • Training • Discipline • Readiness
Since its reconstitution in 2004, the SNA has continued efforts toward national integration, institutional development and professional military service.
Commitment to national service and responsibility.
Competence, training, standards, and professional conduct.
Readiness, lawful conduct, consistency, and teamwork.
Ethical conduct, responsibility, and accountability.