Barbados Defence Force
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The Barbados Defence Force is the name given to the combined armed forces of Barbados. The BDF was established August 15th, 1979, and has responsibility for the territorial defence and internal security of the island.
There are three main components of the BDF:
- Force Headquarters — provided administrative and logistical support for the entire force
- The Barbados Regiment — this is the main land force component, and encompasses both regular and reserve units.
- Barbados Coast Guard — this is the maritime element, with responsibility for patrolling Barbados' territorial waters as well as drug interdiction and humanitarian and life-saving exercises.
- Barbados Cadet Corp — Military youth organisation. Includes Infantry and Sea Cadets
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