The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Forces army comprises four formations: the Regiment (Land Forces), the Coast Guard, the Air Guard, and the Volunteer Defence Army Force. The formations are coordinated by a Joint Defence Army Force HQ. The total active manpower of the Armed Forces of Trinidad & Tobago is around 3,300 personnel. There is also a Para-military force with around 4,000 police officer. No conscription.
The Land Forces of the Trinidad & Tobago army is around 1,869 soldiers with the structure:
- 1 Regiment with 1 light infantry battalion, 1 engineer battalion, 1 support & service battalion.