also various detachments and the so-called small stations throughout Suriname in the districts Sipaliwini, Saramacca, Brokopondo and Para. But also the protection of important objects such as the Afobaka Dam or the bridge over the Coppename River in Bitagron belong to the protective task of the National Army of Suriname. Conflicts Surinamese Interior War The Armed Forces of Suriname were engaged in a domestic war against a few hundred freedom fighters who named themselves "Jungle Commandos" led by Ronnie Brunswijk between 1986 and 1992. Surinamese armed forces also fought against the Resistance Amerindian groups who called themselves "Tucayana Amazonas" and were led by Alex Jubitana and Thomas Sabajo. These Amerindian insurgents fought from 1986 to 1989. They opposed the expropriation of land owned by indigenous people and discrimination by the military regime. Role Defend the territorial integrity of Suriname. Assist the civil power in the maintenance of law and order when required. Contribute to the economic development of Suriname. The Army also participated in the Multi-National Force in Haiti in the 90's and were redeployed in 2010. Army Ranks Suriname shares a rank structure similar to that of the Netherlands. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. Naval Equipment 7 patrol boats River Patrol Boat Inflatable boat Tug T-001 - ex-East German Navy Project 1381 Type 414 Karl Heinz I Patrol Vessels (5) P201 (FPB 98 type patrol boat) P101 (FPB 72 type patrol boat) P102 (FPB 72 type patrol boat) Future With latest procurement of three HAL Chetak helicopters from India for the Air Force and three patrol vessels from France for the new Coast Guard the Armed Forces of Suriname should be better equipped to fulfill its roles in the future. On September 12, 2012. The Suriname defense minister, Lamouré Latour, discussed with the Brazilian defense minister the possibility of the Military of Suriname acquiring from two to four Brazilian Embraer AT-29B Super Tucano light attack (COIN) trainer planes, 500 ton light patrol ships and the revitalization of the armoured vehicles supplied from Brazil in 1983. Equipment Beretta 92- seen in use during training with U.S. Forces. FN FAL- main rifle used by Army. FN F2000- used by some units. CETME Model L- seen in a parade. EE-9 Cascavel armoured car (45) EE-11 Urutu armoured personnel carrier (16) DAF YP-408 Dutch made 6x8 armoured vehicle