Vanuatu Mobile Forces

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The Vanuatu Mobile Forces (VMF) is the paramilitary wing of the Vanuatu Police Force. A small, mobile corps of 300 personnel equipped with small arms, should Vanuatu be attacked, the VMF will act as the first line of defence.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

History

In 1994, VMF deployed 50 officers to Papua New Guinea, as their first peacekeeping mission.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Though the armed forces in Vanuatu have never overthrown a government, members of the VMF angry about their pay detained President Jean-Marie Léyé and Deputy Prime Minister Barak Sopé on October 12, 1996 but released them just a few hours later.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

List of commanders

Equipment

Infantry weapons

Name Image Origin Type Notes
Beretta 92<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> Template:ITA Semi-automatic pistol Standard sidearm
Sterling submachine gun Template:GBR Submachine gun
FAMAS<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:FRA Assault rifle Standard issue
L1A1 SLR<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Template:GBR Battle rifle Used in training

References

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