Guyana Defence Force
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is the military of Guyana, established in 1965. It has military bases across the nation. The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force is always the incumbent President of Guyana.
| Guyana Defence Force | |
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GDF emblem | |
Guyana Defence Force flag | |
| Motto | "SERVICE" |
| Founded | 1 November 1965 (de facto) 22 May 1966 (de jure) |
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| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Mohamed Irfaan Ali |
| Chief of Staff | Omar Khan |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18 years of age |
| Conscription | No |
| Active personnel | 3,400 (2023) |
| Reserve personnel | 670 (2023) |
| Expenditures | |
| Percent of GDP | 1.69% (2018) |
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| Related articles | |
| History | Rupununi Uprising 2023 Guayana Esequiba crisis |
| Ranks | Military ranks of Guyana |
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