Jamaica Defence Force

Armed Forces and Military Units

The Jamaica Defence Force, or JDF, is Jamaica's combined military. It includes an infantry Regiment and Reserve Corps, an Air Wing, a Coast Guard fleet, and a supporting Engineering Unit. Based on the British military model, it has similar organisation, training, weapons and traditions. Officer candidates attend selected British or Canadian basic officer courses, while enlisted soldiers receive basic training at JDF Training Depot Newcastle.

Country: Jamaica
Components: Regiment and Reserve Corps, Air Wing, Coast Guard, Engineering Unit
Military model: British military model

Sources and credits

Article: Jamaica Defence Force (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q720038
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