Barbados Regiment
The Barbados Regiment is the land force component of the Barbados Defence Force. Its main tasks are the defence of Barbados from external threats, internal security and assisting the local police in maintaining law and order. The regiment also provides Barbados' contribution to international peacekeeping and other missions. In its present form, the regiment was formed in 1979 along with the BDF, replacing the old Barbados Regiment. The Barbados Regiment is affiliated to the Royal Anglian Regiment.
| Barbados Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Country | Barbados |
| Branch | Barbados Defence Force |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light role |
| Size | 250 (Two battalions) |
| Garrison/HQ | Garrison Historic Area |
| Colours | Blue Yellow |
| March | Quick: A Hunting Call |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | Dame Sandra Mason, President of Barbados |
| Commanding Officer | Major Pedro Drakes |
| Regimental Sergeant Major | Warrant Officer Class 1 Colin Marshall |
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