RESERVES
” RESILIENT EFFECTIVE DEPENDABLE “
COMMANDING OFFICER
Captain Douglas Archer
Meet Captain Douglas Archer, the esteemed Commanding Officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Reserves (TTDFR). With a wealth of experience and dedication to service, Captain Archer leads the Reserves with unwavering commitment, ensuring they remain a highly professional and well-prepared force ready to support national and international security needs.
Our Mission
To defend the sovereign good of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and to provide on a continuous basis, quality service for safety and security within it’s maritime boundries and any other area of responsibility agreed to by the state to fulfill its international obligation.
our roles & responsibilities
our HISTORY
Originally established as the Volunteer Defence Force in September 1963, the Defence Force Reserves now represent the non-active duty arm of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force. Initially formed to provide essential reinforcements to the regular force, their mandate has since expanded. Today, the Reserves serve as a highly professional and well-trained force, poised to respond effectively to national and international security needs. Beyond their traditional role, they actively contribute to community development initiatives and support hemispheric and international security efforts. Notably, the Reserves have been called upon for diverse tasks, including assisting law enforcement and providing security during significant events like Trinidad’s hosting of the 5th Summit of the Americas in 2009.
headquarters
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