Falkland Islands Defence Force
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The Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) is the locally maintained volunteer defence unit in the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory. The FIDF works alongside the military units supplied by the United Kingdom to ensure the security of the islands.
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Falkland Islands Defence Force | |
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Active | 1892–1920 (as the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps) 1920-1982 1983–present |
Country | Falkland Islands United Kingdom |
Type | Military reserve force |
Role | Light Infantry with additional roles[1] |
Size | Platoon to Company-strength unit[2][1] 2 Permanent Staff Personnel ~40 to 100 Primary Reserve Personnel[nb 1] ~100 Secondary Reserve Personnel[4] |
Garrison/HQ | Port Stanley |
Motto(s) | Faithful In Defence[5] |
Anniversaries | 13 December |
Website | Official Website |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | Maj Daniel Biggs[6] |
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