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Military and Security Forces

The Barbados Regiment, The Barbados Coast Guard (2023)the BDF also has a Youth Development Wing, which is comprised of the Barbados Cadet Corps and the Barbados Defense Force Sports Programauthority over the BDF is shared between the president and prime minister, with the president overseeing strategic direction and the prime minister responsible for operational leadershipthe Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is the national police force; it is modeled after London's Metropolitan Police Service and divided into three territorial divisions

Military Service Age and Obligation

voluntary service only (men and women); 17 years, 9 months to 17 years, 11 months with letter of consent from a parent or guardian, or be in the age range of 18-25 years (18-30 for the Reserves) at the start of recruit training; citizens of Barbados by descent or naturalization (2023)

Military and Security Service Personnel Strengths

approximately 600 active personnel (2022)

Military Equipment Inventories and Acquisitions

the Netherlands provide the BDF's major equipment inventory (maritime patrol boats) (2023)

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Military Expenditures

0.8% of GDP (2022 est.)0.9% of GDP (2021 est.)0.9% of GDP (2020 est.)0.8% of GDP (2019 est.) (approximately $35 million)0.8% of GDP (2018 est.) (approximately $40 million)