Jamaica
Jamaica
Gained independence from the U.K. In 1962.
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)
Army
Land Rovers
L16 mortars
2 inch mortars
M-79 grenade launchers
M2 .50 cal. heavy machine guns
L7A1 (FN MAG) machine guns
M-16 assault rifles
M-16 assault rifles
L1A1 assault rifles
SA80 assault rifles
Sterling sub-machine guns
Browning GP 35 pistols
Cessna 210M Centurion utility aircraft (1)
Britten Norman Islander BN-2A used for transport/maritime patrol (1)
Diamond DA-40 trainer aircraft (2)
Bell 407 helicopters (4)
Bell 206 helicopters (2)
Bell 412EP helicopter (1)
Eurocopter AS.355N Ecureuil 2 helicopters (4)
Coast Guard
5 Large Patrol Vessels
Numerous small patrol vessels
Jamaica Defence Force pictures
Jamaica Constabulary Force
Approximately 8,600 personnel
Mobile Reserve
Marine division
Mounted troop
Special Operations
Bureau of Special Investigations
National Intelligence Bureau
Jamaica Defence Force pictures
Jamaica Constabulary Force
Approximately 8,600 personnel
Mobile Reserve
Marine division
Mounted troop
Special Operations
Bureau of Special Investigations
National Intelligence Bureau