Royal Montserrat Defence Force
| Montserrat Defence Force | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1899 |
| Service branches |
Royal Montserrat Police Force Royal Montserrat Defence Force Montserrat Cadet Corps |
| Headquarters | Brades |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Chief of Defence Forces | Alvin Ryan |
| Manpower | |
| Conscription | Voluntary |
| Available for military service | 3260 [1], age 15–49 |
| Active personnel | 96 |
| Industry | |
| Foreign suppliers | United Kingdom |
| Related articles | |
| History | Capture of Montserrat |
The Royal Montserrat Defence Force is the home defence unit of the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. Raised in 1899, the unit is today a reduced force of about twenty volunteer soldiers, primarily concerned with ceremonial duties. The unit has a historical association with the Irish Guards.[2][3][4][5] The current Commander is Captain Alvin Ryan who took over from the late Captain Horatio Tuitt. As a British Overseas Territory (BOT), defence of Montserrat remains the responsibility of the United Kingdom.
References
- ↑ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Montserrat
- ↑ UK Government White Paper on Overseas Territories, June, 2012. Page 23.
- ↑ Government of Montserrat: Lively and colourful Queen's Birthday Parade. 21 June 2012
- ↑ Montserrat Reporter: Defence Force Marks 100 Years of Service
- ↑ The Montserrat Reporter: 2012 Queen's Birthday Parade at Salem Park
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