The Defence Force Reserves , previously called the '' Volunteer Defence Force '' , is the non active duty arm of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force . Its mission statement is " To be a highly professional , well trained combat ready force that will respond effectively in support of our regular forces and the national community " . The Defence Force Reserves is capable of providing reinforcement and be a force multiplier in the event that the Defence Force is called upon to carry out its roles of aid to the civil power . Established in September 1963 , its primary purpose at that time was to provide essential reinforcements to the regular force . Today , those roles have grown to include assisting in the promotion of hemispheric and international security and development , with a well equipped force , trained in a broad range of disciplines and actively involved in community development . In recent years , the Reserves have been called out to assist with law enforcement and most recently to assist with the security in Trinidad 's hosting the 5th Summit of the Americas in 2009
5th Summit of the Americas
5th Summit of the Americas
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