Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force
| Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force | |
|---|---|
Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force emblem | |
Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force flag | |
| Founded | 1 June 1962 |
| Service branches | Regiment, Coast Guard, Air Guard, Defence Force Reserves |
| Headquarters | Chaguaramas |
| Website | Official website |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Christine Kangaloo |
| Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago | Kamla Persad-Bissessar |
| Minister Of Defence | Wayne Sturge |
| Chief Of Defence Staff | Air Vice Marshal Darryl Daniel |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18 (17 with parental consent) |
| Active personnel | 5,622 |
| Reserve personnel | 600 |
| Expenditure | |
| Percent of GDP | 0.3% |
| Related articles | |
| Ranks | Military ranks of Trinidad and Tobago |
The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It consists of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment, the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard and the Defence Force Reserves.
Each of the three component services of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force is responsible for a different role and domain. The Trinidad and Tobago Regiment is responsible for land operations, the Air Guard is responsible for air operations, and the Coast Guard is responsible for maritime operations. It simultaneously acts as a law enforcement agency.