Welcome To The Belize Defence Force Official Website

 
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Association BDF Families

ASSOCIATION OF THE BELIZE DEFENCE FORCE FAMILIES

 

1.       The aims and objectives of the ABDFF as shown in Annex A at Para 4 (a-e) is a non-public effort to further develop positive relationship both within the Force’ and entire public’at’large. The ABDFF operates as a non-public funded ‘organization but with the full support of Force Headquarters arid the Ministry of National Security and Immigration.

2.       Limited financial support is available to the members in accordance with paras 7 (a), 13 (b-c) and 16. The continued viability of the organization is dependent on membership. It is planned that in time, a chapter of the organizationwill be formed in each district where there is a permanent Regular Force location.

 

 

About Belize

About Belize
Belize (formerly British Honduras until the name of the country was changed in 1973) lies on the eastern or Caribbean coast of Central America, bounded on the north and part of the west by Mexico, and on the south and the remainder of the west by Guatemala.


Physical Features:
 The inner coastal waters are shallow and are sheltered by a line of coral reefs, dotted with islets called 'cayes', extending almost the entire length of the country.

There is a low coastal plain, much of it covered with mangrove swamp, but the land rises gradually towards the interior. The Maya Mountains and the Cockscomb Range form the backbone of the southern half of the country, the highest point being Doyle's Delight (1124 meters above sea level) in the Cockscomb Range. The Cayo District in the west includes the Mountain Pine Ridge, ranging from 305 to around 914 metres above sea level. The northern districts contain considerable areas of tableland. There are many rivers, some of them navigable for short distances by shallow-draught vessels. A large part of the mainland is forest.

The area of the mainland and cayes is 8,867 square miles. The country's greatest length from north to south is 280 kilometres and its greatest width is 109 kilometres. The climate is subtropical, tempered by trade winds. Temperatures in coastal districts range from about 10 °C (50°F) to about 35.6°C (96°F); inland the range is greater. Rainfall varies from an average of 1,295 millimetres in the north to 4,445 millimetres in the extreme south. The dry season usually extends from February to May and there is sometimes a dry spell in August.

Our Motto

The Motto is "Shoulder-To-Shoulder"

It depicts unity within the organization. This means the BDF soldiers work and play together as a team. The Emblem, which is also the design for the Cap Badge and is also depicted on the Force Flag, is comprised of the mahogany tree with a crossed rifle and axe. The 'Mahogany Tree' represents Belize and its people, the 'Rifle' signifies the Defence of the Country and the 'Axe' represents Aid to Civil Power.

Our Mission

Our Mission
The Belize Defence Force is charged with the Defence of Belize; the support of the Civil Authorities in the Maintenance of Order in Belize; and such other duties as may from time to time be defined by the Governor-General.