Military of Antigua and Barbuda
| Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 November 1981 |
| Current form | 1995 |
| Service branches |
Antigua and Barbuda Regiment Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard Antigua and Barbuda Cadet Corps |
| Headquarters | Camp Blizard |
| Leadership | |
| Queen | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Gaston Browne |
| Chief of Defense | Colonel Sir Trevor Thomas |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 18 |
| Available for military service |
18,952 males, age 15–49, 18,360 females, age 15–49 |
| Fit for military service |
14,859 males, age 15–49, 14,947 females, age 15–49 |
| Reaching military age annually |
507 males, 494 females |
| Active personnel | 170 (1998) |
| Reserve personnel | 75 (1998) |
| Expenditures | |
| Percent of GDP | 0.7% |
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force is the armed force of Antigua and Barbuda. The ABDF has responsibility for several different roles: internal security, prevention of drug smuggling, the protection and support of fishing rights, prevention of marine pollution, search and rescue, ceremonial duties, assistance to government programs, provision of relief during natural disasters, assistance in the maintenance of essential services, and support of the police in maintaining law and order.
The ABDF is one of the world's smallest militaries, consisting of 245 people. It is much better equipped for fulfilling its civil roles as opposed to providing a deterrence against would-be aggressors or in defending the nation during a war.
The ABDF consists of four major units:
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