Surinamese Land Forces
The Surinamese Land Forces (Dutch: Surinaamse Landmacht) is the land component of the Suriname National Army (SNA). It is the largest service branch of the Suriname National Army.
| Surinamese Land Forces | |
|---|---|
| Surinaamse Landmacht | |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Country | Suriname |
| Branch | Infantry Corps Special Forces Corps Support Arm Corps Military Police Corps |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Land warfare |
| Size | 1,000 |
| Part of | Suriname National Army |
| Headquarters | Memre Boekoe barracks, Paramaribo |
| Nickname(s) | NL |
| Colours | Green and yellow |
| March | 22 March |
| Engagements | 1980 Surinamese coup d'état 1990 Surinamese coup d'état |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Lieutenant Colonel Ashok Jagdew |
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