Military of Vanuatu

Vanuatu Mobile Force
Coat of arms of Vanuatu
Founded 1980
Website Vanuatu Mobile Force
Leadership
President Tallis Obed Moses
Minister of Justice Robert Bohn
Police Commissioner Albert Nalpini[1]
Commander Mobile Force Colonel Robson Iavro[2]
Related articles
Ranks Military ranks of Vanuatu

Vanuatu's military consist of a small, mobile corps of 300 volunteers. Its primary task is to assist the Vanuatu Police Force. However, should Vanuatu be attacked, then the VMF will act as the first line of defence.[3] In 1994, VMF deployed 50 people to Papua New Guinea, as their first peacekeeping mission.[4]

List of commanders

  • Sato Kilman (1984 - 1986)[5]
  • James Aru (? - ?)[6]
  • Lieutenant Colonel Willie Vire (? - ?)[7]
  • Lieutenant Colonel Job Esau (? - 2015)[8]
  • Colonel Robson Iavro (2015 - present)[8]

References

  1. ↑ "COMMISSIONERS MESSAGE". Vanuatu Police Force. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Willie, Glenda (29 December 2017). "Another 44 officers retire". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Vanuatu Mobile Force". Vanuatu Police Force. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  4. ↑ "History". Vanuatu Police Force. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  5. ↑ Isno, Vira (20 January 2015). "Members of Parliament". Republic of Vanuatu. Parliament of the Republic of Vanuatu. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  6. ↑ "2007 Vanuatu report urges police revamp". Radio New Zealand. 22 March 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  7. ↑ Admin (22 January 2010). "VANUATU SECURITY FORCES HEAL RIFT THROUGH". Pacific Islands Report. Pacific Islands Development Program. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  8. 1 2 Joshua, Jane (27 November 2015). "Colonel Iavro lands top VMF job". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
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