Military of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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
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  2. Administrator. "General Information". Archived from the original on 25 March 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  3. "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Military Stats". Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  4. Marines teach martial arts to Caribbean soldiers, police Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Puerto Rican Army Reserve cook’s Caribbean cuisine the hit of exerciseTradewinds Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Culture of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family". Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  7. Divers Demonstrate Capabilities During Navy Diver-Southern Partnership Station 2009 Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine


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