Organization
The BDF consists of:
- Three infantry battalions, each comprising three companies
- Three reserve companies
- One support group
- Air Wing
The Belize National Police is a quasi-military unit in Belize with strength of 1200 sworn officers and 700 civilian staff (2008). It was formerly under the Minister of National Security (along with the BDF and National Forensic Science Service). The Belize National Police and National Forensic Science Service now report to the Minister of Police and Public Safety.
As of 2012, there are also 40 British Army personnel stationed in Belize.
Read more about this topic: Belize Defence Force
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