Our Role
The Falkland Islands Defence Force Role
The primary role of the FIDF is to support British Forces South Atlantic Islands in their role of deterrence and defence.
The FIDF provide a highly mobile Light Infantry unit, well equiped to operate across the Islands.
Secondary roles include:
- Armed fisheries protection (in partnership with the Falkland Island Government Fisheries Department)
- Mountain Rescue (including support to the RAF Search and Rescue teams)
- Rugged terrain search and rescue (in partnership with the Royal Falkland Islands Police)
- Administration of the maintenance of minefield fences throughout the Falkland Islands Support to other agencies in times of emergency or disaster
For more information, please contact
the Defence Force
You’ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.