Solomon Islands Defense Forces
GPTKB entity
Statements (115)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:awards |
various service medals
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| gptkbp:budget |
limited funding
government budget allocations $20 million (approx.) subject to government allocations |
| gptkbp:challenges |
resource constraints
adapting to modern threats faces operational challenges in remote areas |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
participates in regional security initiatives
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:military_officer
appointed by the government led by appointed military leaders subject to civilian law |
| gptkbp:communication |
basic radio systems
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
works with local communities
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| gptkbp:community_service |
participates in local events
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| gptkbp:conflict |
limited resources
addressing climate change impacts participates in UN missions |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Solomon_Islands
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
aligned with national interests
engages in diplomatic relations upholds ethical standards focused on national sovereignty cooperates with Australia |
| gptkbp:doctrine |
based on regional practices
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| gptkbp:emergency_services |
involved in humanitarian assistance
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| gptkbp:equipment |
light infantry weapons
light arms |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1978
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
from international partners
receives support from foreign governments |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
improving capabilities
maintains a state of readiness |
| gptkbp:has_role |
promotes gender equality
inclusive of women |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Honiara
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
formed after independence
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
involved in civil unrest response
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Solomon Islands Defense Forces
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| gptkbp:impact |
conducts disaster relief operations
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
limited capabilities
collaborates with intelligence agencies |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
infantry units
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Chief_of_Defence_Force
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| gptkbp:legal_issue |
governed by national laws
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| gptkbp:logistics |
dependent on external support
limited logistical capabilities supported by Australia |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Royal_Solomon_Islands_Police_Force
involved in disaster response supports veteran affairs basic medical support available limited reserve units |
| gptkbp:military_rank |
officer ranks
similar to Commonwealth countries |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
internal security
with local communities. conducts joint exercises with allies focused on regional stability conducted with regional partners joint exercises with Australia conducts various military operations. participates in regional military drills conducted during natural disasters |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
ongoing efforts
limited access to advanced systems limited military infrastructure seeking to modernize capabilities |
| gptkbp:mission |
internal security
|
| gptkbp:motto |
To Protect and Serve
To Protect and Defend |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
part of regional defense agreements
engages in defense cooperation with allies contributes to international peacekeeping efforts with Pacific Island nations bilateral agreements with Australia works with civil authorities |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
community-oriented
reflects local traditions training programs available involved in peacekeeping missions basic training programs has a history of peacekeeping missions involved in civil unrest developing military ethos fosters military traditions and heritage conducted by foreign advisors local customs incorporated |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
conducts operations for peace and security
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
limited capabilities
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI)
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
regional security initiatives
regional security partners collaborates with international organizations |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
varied public support
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| gptkbp:recruitment |
voluntary service
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| gptkbp:role |
defense
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| gptkbp:service_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Royal_Solomon_Islands_Police_Force |
| gptkbp:services |
does not have mandatory national service
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| gptkbp:size |
approximately 1,500 personnel
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:Royal_Solomon_Islands_Police_Force_Maritime_Unit
community engagement programs |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
enhancing national security
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| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:none
none available |
| gptkbp:tactics |
developing a comprehensive defense strategy
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| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Australia
offers specialized training courses assisted by Australia |
| gptkbp:uniform |
gptkb:Detective
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