Royal Montserrat Defence Force

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Montserrat Defence Force
Flag of Montserrat.svg
Founded 1899
Service branches Royal Montserrat Police Force
Royal Montserrat Defence Force
Montserrat Cadet Corps
Headquarters Brades
Leadership
Commander-in-Chief Queen Elizabeth II
Chief of Defence Forces Alvin Ryan
Manpower
Conscription Voluntary
Available for
military service
3260, age 15–49
Active personnel 96
Industry
Foreign suppliers United Kingdom
Related articles
History Montserrat in World War I Capture of Montserrat

The Royal Montserrat Defence Force is the home defence unit of the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. Raised in 1899, the unit is today a reduced force of about twenty volunteer soldiers, primarily concerned with ceremonial duties. The unit has a historical association with the Irish Guards.[1][2][3][4] The current Commander is Captain Alvin Ryan who took over from the late Captain Horatio Tuitt. As a British Overseas Territory (BOT), defence of Montserrat remains the responsibility of the United Kingdom.

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