Seychelles People's Defence Force
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The Seychelles People's Defence Force is the national military of Seychelles. It consists of a number of distinct branches: the Infantry Unit, Coast Guard, Air Force and a Presidential Protection Unit.
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Seychelles People's Defence Force | |
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Motto | Service before self |
Founded | 1977 |
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Website | Official website |
Leadership | |
Commander-in-Chief & Minister of Defence | Wavel Ramkalawan |
Chief of Defence Forces | Colonel Michael Rosette[1] |
Personnel | |
Military age | 18 years of age |
Conscription | Voluntary |
Available for military service | 23,210 (2002 est.), age 15–49 |
Fit for military service | 11,560 (2002 est.), age 15–49 |
Active personnel | 650 (2012) |
Expenditure | |
Budget | €9.7 million (2012) |
Percent of GDP | 1% (2012) |
Related articles | |
History | 1981 Seychelles coup d'état attempt |
Ranks | Military ranks of the Seychelles |
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