Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have no regular military force; the paramilitary Special Service Unit and the Coast Guard are both under the command of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force.[1][2] As of 2010, there are an estimated 31,489 males age 16-49 available for military service,[3] and an estimated 28,518 males age 16–49, fit for military service.[3] Each year, approximately 1169 males and 1224 females reach military age, as estimated in 2010.[3]
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force receives training from the USSOUTHCOM.[4][5][6] The United States Armed Forces consider Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as a partner nation in the Caribbean, along with St. Lucia.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Comparative Criminology - North America - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines". Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Administrator. "General Information". Archived from the original on 25 March 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Military Stats". Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Marines teach martial arts to Caribbean soldiers, police Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Puerto Rican Army Reserve cook’s Caribbean cuisine the hit of exerciseTradewinds Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Culture of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family". Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Divers Demonstrate Capabilities During Navy Diver-Southern Partnership Station 2009 Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
External links
[edit]- Homepage of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force
- Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force webpage at Interpol
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