Surinamese Land Forces
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The Surinamese Land Forces (Dutch: Surinaamse Landmacht) is the land component of the Suriname National Army (SNA). It is the largest service branch of the Suriname National Army.
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Surinamese Land Forces | |
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Surinaamse Landmacht | |
Founded | 1980; 44 years ago (1980) |
Country | Suriname |
Branch | Infantry Corps Special Forces Corps Support Arm Corps Military Police Corps[1] |
Type | Army |
Role | Land warfare |
Size | 1,000 |
Part of | Suriname National Army |
Headquarters | Memre Boekoe barracks, Paramaribo |
Nickname(s) | NL |
Colours | Green and yellow |
March | 22 March |
Engagements | 1980 Surinamese coup d'état 1990 Surinamese coup d'état |
Commanders | |
Commander | Lieutenant Colonel Ashok Jagdew[2] |
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