Tongan Land Force Explained

Unit Name:Tongan Land Force
Country:Tonga
Command Structure:His Majesty's Armed Forces
Garrison:Taliai Military Camp, Tongatapu
Garrison Label:Headquarters

The Tongan Land Force is the main land-based component of the His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga (HMAF). It is responsible for ground defence operations and includes various specialized units.

Components

The Tongan Land Force comprises several key units, each with distinct roles.

Royal Tongan Marines

See main article: article and Royal Tongan Marines. The Royal Tongan Marines serve as the marine corps of the HMAF. They are trained in amphibious warfare and play a crucial role in national defence and international peacekeeping missions.[1]

Tongan Royal Guards

See main article: article and Tongan Royal Guards. The Tongan Royal Guards are tasked with the security of the monarchy and participate in ceremonial events. They also maintain the Tonga Royal Corps of Musicians, which performs at state and military functions.[2]

Combined Logistics and Technical Support

This unit provides logistical and technical support necessary for the operations of His Majesty's Armed Forces.

Headquarters

The Tongan Land Force is headquartered at the Taliai Military Camp on the island of Tongatapu, where it coordinates its operations and training activities.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Tonga - His Majesty's Armed Forces . 2024-08-08 . Global Security.
  2. Web site: His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga) . 2024-08-08 . Ace Archive.
  3. Web site: Rebuilding Tonga’s military bases . 2024-08-08 . Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability.