Jamaica Defence Force

Combat Support Battalion Duties

Current Roles and Structure

The Combat Support Battalion currently serves by fulfilling the following roles:

1. Provides the Chief of Defence Staff’s operational flexibility component in support of
the Jamaica Regiment.
2. Provides the JDF with Mechanized Infantry capabilities.
3. Spearheads training and doctrine for the Jamaica Regiment.

4. Provides the Jamaica Regiment Band.
5. Provides the Jamaica Regiment Corps of Drums (amalgamated).
6. Provide other specialized skills as instructed by HQ JDF.