of Indonesia, it consisted of two infantry and two artillery companies. In total 636 soldiers served in the TRIS army. These soldiers were tasked with patrolling and policing duties within the Dutch colony of Surinam. See also Willem III Amsterdam Dutch East Indies Saba Poenale sanctie References Further reading Online TRIS online TRIS External links Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Dutch colonisation of the Guianas History of Suriname Former colonies in South America Former Dutch colonies Dutch colonization of the Americas Dutch-speaking countries and territories States and territories established in 1667 States and territories disestablished in 1954 1667 establishments in South America 1954 disestablishments in South America 1667 establishments in the Dutch Empire 1954 disestablishments in the Dutch Empire Netherlands–Suriname relations Former settlements and colonies of the Dutch West India Company