Guyana Defence Force
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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is the military of Guyana, established in 1965. It has military bases across the nation.[6] The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force is always the incumbent President of Guyana.[7]
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Guyana Defence Force | |
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Motto | "SERVICE"[1] |
Founded | 1 November 1965 (de facto) 22 May 1966 (de jure)[2] |
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Leadership | |
Commander-in-Chief | Mohamed Irfaan Ali |
Chief of Staff | Omar Khan[3] |
Personnel | |
Military age | 18 years of age |
Conscription | No |
Active personnel | 3,400 (2023)[4] |
Reserve personnel | 670 (2023)[4] |
Expenditure | |
Percent of GDP | 1.69% (2018)[5] |
Industry | |
Foreign suppliers | |
Related articles | |
History | Rupununi Uprising 2023 Guayana Esequiba crisis |
Ranks | Military ranks of Guyana |
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