About: Belize Defence Force   Sponge Permalink

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The Belize Defence Force (BDF) is the military of Belize, and is responsible for protecting the sovereignty of the country. The BDF, National Coast Guard, and the Immigration Department are under the Minister of Defence and Immigration, which is headed by the Hon. John Saldivar; the BDF itself is commanded by Brigadier General David Jones. In 2005, the Belizean government spent $1.2 million on the military, constituting 1.87% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

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  • Belize Defence Force
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  • The Belize Defence Force (BDF) is the military of Belize, and is responsible for protecting the sovereignty of the country. The BDF, National Coast Guard, and the Immigration Department are under the Minister of Defence and Immigration, which is headed by the Hon. John Saldivar; the BDF itself is commanded by Brigadier General David Jones. In 2005, the Belizean government spent $1.2 million on the military, constituting 1.87% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
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amount
  • $US 32 million
Branches
  • Air Wing, Ground Forces
commander-in-chief
  • Elizabeth II, represented by Governor General of Belize Colville Young
commander-in-chief title
Active
  • Approx 1050
Commander
Country
  • Belize
Name
  • Belize Defence Force
reserve
  • 700(xsd:integer)
conscription
  • No
minister title
  • Minister of National Security
Minister
commander title
  • Commander of the BDF
Founded
  • January 1978
abstract
  • The Belize Defence Force (BDF) is the military of Belize, and is responsible for protecting the sovereignty of the country. The BDF, National Coast Guard, and the Immigration Department are under the Minister of Defence and Immigration, which is headed by the Hon. John Saldivar; the BDF itself is commanded by Brigadier General David Jones. In 2005, the Belizean government spent $1.2 million on the military, constituting 1.87% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
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