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Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Cap Badge of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Founded1940
Current form2013
Service branches
  • Fiji Infantry Regiment
  • Fiji Navy
HeadquartersSuva
Websiterfmf.mil.fj
Leadership
Commander-in-chiefWiliame Katonivere
Prime MinisterSitiveni Rabuka
Minister for Home Affairs and ImmigrationPio Tikoduadua
Commander RFMFMajor General Jone Kalouniwai
Personnel
ConscriptionNo
Available for
military service
215,104 males, age 18–49 (2021 est.),
212,739 females, age 18–49 (2021 est.)
Fit for
military service
163,960 males, age 18–49 (2021 est.),
178,714 females, age 18–49 (2021 est.)
Reaching military
age annually
9,266 males (2021 est.),
8,916 females (2021 est.)
Active personnel6,500[1]
Reserve personnelApprox 6,200
Deployed personnel541[1]
Expenditures
BudgetUS $50.1 million (2022)[1]
Percent of GDP1.23%
Related articles
RanksMilitary ranks of Fiji
Structure of the military of Fiji

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF, formerly the Royal Fiji Military Forces[2]) is the military force of the Pacific island nation of Fiji. With a total manpower of about 6,500 active soldiers and approximately 6,200 reservists, it is one of the smallest militaries in the world and the third largest in the South Pacific region. The Ground Force is organised into six infantry and one engineer battalions.

The first two regular battalions of the Fiji Infantry Regiment are traditionally stationed overseas on peacekeeping duties; the 1st Battalion has been posted to Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and East Timor under the command of the UN, while the 2nd Battalion is stationed in Sinai with the MFO. Peacekeepers income represents an important source of income for Fiji. The 3rd Battalion is stationed in the capital, Suva, and the remaining three are spread throughout the islands.

  1. ^ a b c IISS: The Military Balance 2022
  2. ^ Fiji: Report, Ministry of Information, 1971, page 93

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