Military of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have no regular military force; the Special Service Unit and Coast Guard are both under the command of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force.<ref name=a>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As of 2010, there are an estimated 31,489 males age 16–49 available for military service,<ref name=b>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and an estimated 28,518 males age 16–49, fit for military service.<ref name=b /> Each year, approximately 1169 males and 1224 females reach military age, as estimated in 2010.<ref name=b />

The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force receives training from the United States Southern Command.<ref>"Marines teach martial arts to Caribbean soldiers, police". USSOUTHCOM. Template:Webarchive</ref><ref>"Puerto Rican Army Reserve cook’s Caribbean cuisine the hit of exerciseTradewinds". USSOUTHCOM. Template:Webarchive</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The United States Armed Forces consider Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as a partner nation in the Caribbean, along with St. Lucia.<ref>"Divers Demonstrate Capabilities During Navy Diver-Southern Partnership Station 2009". USSOUTHCOM. Template:Webarchive</ref>

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