It is the mission of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to become a self sufficient and multi-missioned maritime organization with the operational capability to respond to threats to national security, as well as perform humanitarian tasks inclusive of maritime search and rescue, disaster relief assistance and peacekeeping in conjunction with regional partners

  

THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE DEFENCE FORCE RESERVES

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Act and Regulations came into effect on the 31st March, 1980. Simultaneously the Regular Defence Act was established and even though the Reserve Act was also in effect, it would be thirthy years before the Reserve Force would come into service. The Government of the Bahamas has directed that the Reserve Force be implemented now and it is therefore the Commander's intent to establish and implement the Defence Force Reserves by June 2010. The primary responsibility will be to carry out the SECURITY COUNCIL'S objective and mandate in support of the regular Force, as set in section 193 paragraphs 1,2 & 3 of the Defence Act Part IX

.NATIONALITY Bahamian citizens between the ages of 18yrs and 55 yrs, who hold the qualifications required are eligible for entry into the reserves. Intial pereference may be given to retirees and former members who would have been discharged or resigned in good standing. Seconded persons from Commonwealth countries or other foreign countries may serve in the Reserves on approval by the Minister in accordance with section 204 (1) & (2)

.ENLISTMENT AND ATTETATION

Enlistment and attestion will follow the same format for the regular force except for section 26 (2) and section 27 which are directed by the Reserve Act 191 (2) b & c

 

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The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is the only military arm of The Bahamas Government charged with responsibility for the defence of the territorial sovereignty of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. As an armed service, the organizational structure of the Defence Force was patterned after the British Royal Navy. Consequently, the Defence Force is not a law enforcement agency. However, under the Defence Act, the Defence Force is allowed to assist civilian law enforcement agencies in the execution of their duties when required. Additionally, the Defence Force is also charged with providing disaster relief assistance and any other duty as determined by the National Security Council.

   
 
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