The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is the combined military of Jamaica, consisting of an infantry Regiment and Reserve Corps, an Air Wing, a Coast Guard fleet and a supporting Engineering Unit. [2] The JDF is based upon the British military model, with similar organisation, training, weapons and traditions.

August 05, 2020 – Since its formation almost a year ago, the Specialized Operations Branch (SOB) has made significant strides in the apprehension of top-tier criminals, the seizure of illegal weapons and the overall reduction in crime across the island.

The Jamaica Defence Force currently comprises a Regular Force and a Reserve Force. The Regular Force has seven major units with just over 2,500 officers and soldiers. They constitute the Force's combat arms (two Regular Infantry Battalions); combat support arms (an Air Wing, a Coast Guard and an Engineer Regiment); and the combat service ...

2024年4月7日 · KINGSTON, Jamaica – Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard joined forces with elite units from the U.S. and Canada for a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Subject Matter...

The Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) was the first reserve to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) until both forces got the green light to merge in May 2014. [1] Approximately fifty eight percent (58%) of the personnel were deployed in Kingston and St. Andrew.

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) comprises the Army, Air Wing and Coast Guard, together forming the military of Jamaica. The Jamaica Defence Force is constituted under the provisions of Section 4 of the Defence Act. Under this Act, the JDF has responsibility for the defence and protection from external forces or threat to the sovereignty of Jamaica.

2024年7月30日 · The Jamaican JDF, renowned for its specialized expertise in the realm of Special Forces, has a rich history rooted in dedicated service and unwavering commitment. Tracing back through decades of strategic evolution, the Jamaican JDF has sculpted its identity as a formidable force within the global military landscape.

The Jamaica Regiment is the operationalization of a terrestrial and combat focused Regular Force formation with an overarching operational headquarters in command of five (5) battalions; the First, Second, Fourth and Fifth Battalions the Jamaica Regiment (1, 2, 4, 5 JR) and the Combat Support Battalion (Cbt Sp Bn).

2024年6月22日 · Yes, the Jamaica Defence Force does have a special operations unit known as the Special Forces Operations Group (SFOG). The SFOG is responsible for conducting special operations and counter-terrorism activities in Jamaica.

2025年1月11日 · The JDF is mandated to defend Jamaica against external aggression and internal civil disorder, maintain the integrity of Jamaica’s waters and airspace and to provide aid to the Civil Authorities, relating to: Restoration/maintenance of law and order; Counter-narcotics operations; Search and Rescue (SAR); Casualty Evacuation;