Falkland Islands Defence Force
| Falkland Islands Defence Force | |
|---|---|
Badge of the Falkland Islands Defence Force | |
| Active | 1892–1920 (as the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps) 1920–1982 1983–present |
| Country | Falkland Islands United Kingdom |
| Type | Local reserve defence force |
| Role | Light Infantry to support and reinforce British Forces South Atlantic Islands and additional roles |
| Size | Platoon to Company-strength unit 2 Permanent Staff Personnel ~40 to 100 Primary Reserve Personnel ~100 Secondary Reserve Personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | Port Stanley |
| Motto(s) | Faithful In Defence |
| Anniversaries | 13 December |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Maj Daniel Biggs |
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The Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) is the locally maintained volunteer defence unit in the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory. The FIDF works alongside the military units supplied by the United Kingdom to ensure the security of the islands.
The FIDF is not a part of the British Armed Forces, it is independently funded and controlled by the Falkland Islands Government.