is for this reason that the Minister of Defense established the Military Police within the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) as required by the Armed Forces Act. The Military Police will implement the military laws and regulations during normal situations and during operational situations, and will also carry out ceremonial duties assigned to them. The establishment of a Military Police within the MNDF will further improve law enforcement, and will enable the members of the Armed Forces to enhance their respect for human rights and their trustworthiness in their national service. Branches: Maldives Military Police consists of 6 main branches. They are; Headquarters Law Enforcement Investigation Detention Security Support Ceremonial Duties Coast Guard Aviation Squadron MNDF Coast Guard Aviation Squadron is the air component of the Defence Force which is mandated to protect and safeguard the Maldivian Airspace, to monitor the illegal and suspicious activities within Maldivian waters and to conduct search, rescue and surveillance operations. In addition, the Aviation Squadron carries out transferring patients to the health centres in emergency cases and transporting the Maldives' Special Forces across the country to counter various threats. Current inventory College of Defence and Security Studies College of Defence and Securitity Studies (CDSS) is the officiating unit. Training centres are established to train MNDF personnel from basics leading up to specialized training. Furthermore, selected personnel are trained in overseas training establishments and institutions in academic, technical and other professional areas to enhance the professionalism of the MNDF. Joint training exercises are also conducted routinely with other countries. Tasks: Providing institutional training. Carrying out collective and individual training. Conducting training exercises. Co-ordinating training activities of all units Training Centers: NCO Academy Officer Training Wing Marine Corps Training School Coast Guard Training School Fire and Rescue Training School Fire and Rescue Service Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) shoulders the responsibilities of providing fire-fighting and rescue services to the public. Presently, a timely service is given to the inhabitants of capital island Mal'e and nearby islands. However, efforts are being made to transfer this service to the public. Already all over the country people are trained in fire fighting skills and community based civil fire fighting sub stations are established in various regions. Tasks: Conducting fire emergency operations. Carrying out rescue operations. Providing protection to property. Medical Corps Medical Corps (MEDIC) is the authority responsible to provide medical assistance to men and women of the MNDF.