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Military of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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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 United States Southern Command.[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]

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  1. ^ "Comparative Criminology – North America – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines". Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  2. ^ "General Information". Archived from the original on 25 March 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Military Stats". Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Marines teach martial arts to Caribbean soldiers, police". USSOUTHCOM. Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Puerto Rican Army Reserve cook’s Caribbean cuisine the hit of exerciseTradewinds". USSOUTHCOM. 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". World Culture Encyclopedia. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  7. ^ "Divers Demonstrate Capabilities During Navy Diver-Southern Partnership Station 2009". USSOUTHCOM. Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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