Antigua and Barbuda Regiment
| Antigua and Barbuda Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1995- |
| Country |  Antigua and Barbuda |
| Branch | Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Marine infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Parham |
| Engagements | United States invasion of Grenada |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel in Chief | The King |
The Antigua and Barbuda Regiment is the infantry unit and main fighting arm of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. Previously known as the Rifle Company, it was formed in 1995 and consists of a single light infantry battalion, commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel and made up of four companies:
- Headquarters (HQ) Company
- A Company: Regular infantry
- B Company: Volunteers
- C Company: Combat Support
The regiment main weapons include M-16 rifles and M60 machine guns.
The regiment has a number of roles - primarily it is responsible for maintaining the internal security of
Jamaica Regiment
in 1983.
In December 2004,
marine role, enabling it to better support and serve the ABDF Coast Guard in its anti-drug and maritime security missions.[1]
References
- ^ Announcement of ABDF reforms Archived January 13, 2005, at the Wayback Machine