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The '''Bahrain Defence Force''' ({{langx|ar|قوة دفاع البحرين}}, abbreviated '''BDF''') is the military force of the [[Kingdom of Bahrain]]. The Bahrain Defence Force is under the direct command and leadership of a commander-in-chief who holds the rank of [[field marshal]]. The [[Cabinet of Bahrain|Government]] has a Minister of Defence Affairs, responsible for BDF representation in the Cabinet. | The '''Bahrain Defence Force''' ({{langx|ar|قوة دفاع البحرين}}, abbreviated '''BDF''') is the military force of the [[Kingdom of Bahrain]]. The Bahrain Defence Force is under the direct command and leadership of a commander-in-chief who holds the rank of [[field marshal]]. The [[Cabinet of Bahrain|Government]] has a Minister of Defence Affairs, responsible for BDF representation in the Cabinet. | ||
The BDF numbers about 18,000 personnel<ref>{{cite web|title=Bahrain|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26414.htm|work=The 2011 US Department of State [[Background Notes]]|publisher=[[United States Department of State]]|access-date=2 March 2012|quote=The Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) numbers about 113,000 personnel.}}</ref> and consists of the [[Royal Bahraini Air Force]], [[Royal Bahraini Army]], [[Royal Bahraini Navy]] and the [[Royal Guard (Bahrain)|Royal Guard]]. Apart from the BDF, the public security forces and the Coast Guard report to the [[Ministry of | The BDF numbers about 18,000 personnel<ref>{{cite web|title=Bahrain|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26414.htm|work=The 2011 US Department of State [[Background Notes]]|publisher=[[United States Department of State]]|access-date=2 March 2012|quote=The Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) numbers about 113,000 personnel.}}</ref> and consists of the [[Royal Bahraini Air Force]], [[Royal Bahraini Army]], [[Royal Bahraini Navy]] and the [[Royal Guard (Bahrain)|Royal Guard]]. Apart from the BDF, the public security forces and the Coast Guard report to the [[Ministry of Interior (Bahrain)|Ministry of Interior]]. | ||
In January 2008, Crown Prince [[Salman bin Hamad | In January 2008, [[Crown Prince of Bahrain|Crown Prince]] [[Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa]], was appointed as the Deputy Supreme Commander,<ref>{{cite news|title=Royal Decree No 1 of the Year 2008 on the Appointment of the Deputy Supreme Commander |url=http://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/viewhtm.aspx?ID=O0108 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121127084534/http://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/viewhtm.aspx?ID=O0108 |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 November 2012 |newspaper=Official Gazette of the Kingdom of Bahrain |date=6 January 2008 }}</ref> while [[Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa]] was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the BDF.<ref>{{cite news|title=Royal Decree No 2 of the Year 2008 on the Appointment of the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force |url=http://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/viewhtm.aspx?ID=O0208 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121208152541/http://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/viewhtm.aspx?ID=O0208 |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 December 2012 |newspaper=Official Gazette of the Kingdom of Bahrain |date=6 January 2008 }}</ref> BDF's Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General [[Theyab bin Saqer Al Noaimi]]. | ||
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The Bahrain Defence Force (Template:Langx, abbreviated BDF) is the military force of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Bahrain Defence Force is under the direct command and leadership of a commander-in-chief who holds the rank of field marshal. The Government has a Minister of Defence Affairs, responsible for BDF representation in the Cabinet.
The BDF numbers about 18,000 personnel[1] and consists of the Royal Bahraini Air Force, Royal Bahraini Army, Royal Bahraini Navy and the Royal Guard. Apart from the BDF, the public security forces and the Coast Guard report to the Ministry of Interior.
In January 2008, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, was appointed as the Deputy Supreme Commander,[2] while Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the BDF.[3] BDF's Chief of Staff is Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqer Al Noaimi.
History
The Bahrain Defence Force was established in 1968 by Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa for safeguarding the nation's primary interests and was initially named the National Guard. In November 1, 1969 the National Guard was renamed to the Bahrain Defence Force. The first batch of recruits started basic training in 28 October 1968 with the first recurits of the force graduating in 5th of February 1969.[4][5]
In 1977 Isa ibn Salman appointed his eldest son and heir apparent, Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa, to be minister of defense and commander in chief of the Bahrain Defense Force. Sheikh Hamad, a recent graduate of Mons Officer Cadet School in 1969, was tasked with restructuring the Bahrain Defence Force.[4]
The Bahrain Defence Force participated in the Gulf War, War on terror, and Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.[6][4]
Commanders-in-Chief of the BDF
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See also
References
External links
- Official site
- Background Note: Bahrain - Defense U.S. Department of State
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