In October 1983, troops of the Second Battalion were in the vanguard of the Caribbean peacekeeping force that landed in Grenada. Along with other members of the JDF, 2 JR continued to provide troops to assist in keeping the peace in Grenada from 1983 – 1985.

In the late 1970’s there was great need for a second regular battalion, as the JDF was heavily tasked with giving assistance to the civil power in the pre-election period. On 21 May 1979 the Second Battalion the Jamaica Regiment (2JR) came together for the first time in the men’s Dining Hall at the Moneague Training Camp in St Ann, where ...

He was appointed Second in Command Second Battalion The Jamaica Regiment (2JR) until he was given the mandate to Command the Unit in October 2023. Worthy of mention and very profound is that he was first posted to 2JR as an enlisted servicemember and he is currently, the Commanding Officer of the Battalion.

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) congratulates Private Daniel POWELL for being selected as a member of Jamaica Men’s National Hockey 5s Squad. The JDF salutes Pte POWELL for his incredible commitment to his civil and…

For seventeen years 1 JR was the only regular infantry unit until it was divided in 1979 to support the formation of the Second Battalion the Jamaica Regiment (2JR). Both battalions were subsequently brought up to strength and except for their history, are identical – in organisation, roles, operations and training activities.

Assisting the Jamaica Constabulary Force with local law enforcement. It also has been known to provide public duties in for the government and the capital on behalf of the JDF. The regiment has two main camps. Traditionally, the two regular battalions …

As a consequence, the 2 nd Battalion The Jamaica Regiment (2JR) hosted for two weeks in August 2004, the US Marine Corps Mobile Training Team that provided instructions on military operations on urban terrain. Sixty soldiers, mostly Non Commissioned Officers, drawn from across the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) attended the course.

The intent of this forum was to execute an NCO Exchange between the DCNG and NCO’s from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) at the team level. This engagement will promote shared understanding on best practices and tactical lessons learned from soldiers within the JDF infantry regiment and DCNG line units. #JDF #Progente #teamwork

2019年2月12日 · Administrative matters. Colonel Williams has also served as Commanding Officer of the JDF Air Wing, as well an Infantry Platoon Commander, Adjutant of the Second Battalion the Jamaica Regiment (2JR) and Directing Staff at the Caribbean Junior Command and Staff Course (CJCSC). He has also held the position of Second-in-Command of both Regular ...

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