Bahamas
The Bahamas
Capital: Nassau
Composed of over 1,700 islands. Only around 700 are of any decent size.
British Commonwealth nation under Queen Elizabeth II?
British Commonwealth nation under Queen Elizabeth II?
Royal Bahamas Defence Force (Around 1,000 personnel)
Maritime Component
Maritime Component
Patrol Boats (Including 2 Bahamas Class and 3 Protector Class)
The Bahamas has the largest maritime presence of all the Commonwealth Caribbean nations.
HMBS Prefix to ships.
The RBDF signed a 2013 letter of intent with Damen Shipyards Group for 1 Stan Lander 5612 landing craft, 4 Damen Stan Patrol 4207, 4 SPa 3007, an upgrade for the Bahamas Class patrol vessels, and the upgrade and construction of 3 naval bases.
The RBDF signed a 2013 letter of intent with Damen Shipyards Group for 1 Stan Lander 5612 landing craft, 4 Damen Stan Patrol 4207, 4 SPa 3007, an upgrade for the Bahamas Class patrol vessels, and the upgrade and construction of 3 naval bases.
Air Wing. The aircraft are used mostly for reconnaissance and maritime patrol.
Beechcraft Super King Air 350 aircraft (1)
Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft (1)
Partenvia P 68 Observer aircraft (1)
Beechcraft Super King Air 350 aircraft (1)
Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft (1)
Partenvia P 68 Observer aircraft (1)
Artillery
M101 105mm howitzers (for ceremonial purposes?)
Small Arms
Small Arms
FN MAG
FN FAL
M4 carbines
HK UMP sub-machine guns
No regular infantry brigades
Commando Squadron charged with manning outposts, training, detention, and marine role.
Commando Squadron Naval Infantry Training School
RBDF Reserves
Rangers- Youth program of the RBDF
Commando Squadron Naval Infantry Training School
RBDF Reserves
Rangers- Youth program of the RBDF