Barbados
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reliability 3
(Fair)
GDP
$3.6-billion 2009
Budget ~$18-million 2009
The Barbados Defense Force also includes a 110 person
Coast Guard. The ground element numbers about 500, with
430 reserves.
1 cadre infantry battalion exists, to be brought up to
strength on mobilization.
The Defense Force shares the services of a single Cessna
401; another aircraft may be leased and is employed for
VIP duties. |
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Member
of the Caribbean Regional Security System.
In 2008
People’s Republic of China provided $3-million worth of
equipment.
The
Army supports the police in drug-interdiction.
HQ
Company (part manned)
Special
Operations Company
Technical support Company
Reserve
Battalion, Barbados Regiment
HQ Company (part manned)
2 x Rifle Companies
Coast Guard HQ HMBS Pelican, Bridgetown
2 x patrol vessel
5 x patrol boats
Police
Operations
Support Division
Administrative Support Division
Criminal
Investigations Division
HQ
(10 police stations in three divisions)
Northern Division
Southern Division
Bridgetown Division