The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) - At Developmental Crossroads between Seeming National Apathy and its Growing Relevance to the Global Security Environment

摘要

From all appearances, the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) appears to be transitioning developmental crossroads that transcend domestic senses of national apathy and increasingly global senses of relevance, particularly so as it pertains to the maritime security environment. The TTDF, being the military organisation responsible for the defence of the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) was established in 1962 after T&T's independence from Britain. It is today one of the largest military forces in the English speaking Caribbean. Its mission is to secure and support militarily the strategic development of the nation and to so defend all that are in its national interest.