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🏛️ Armed Forces of Haiti (Forces Armées d'Haïti)

FAd’H (Forces Armées d'Haïti) is the national defense institution of the Republic of Haiti — the principal entity tasked with safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, maintaining territorial integrity, and providing civil-support services during emergencies and disasters. Born from Haiti’s historic independent military traditions, FAd’H traces its roots to the early armed forces formed at independence, evolving through various incarnations (Gendarmerie, Garde d’Haïti) before officially adopting the name “Forces Armées d’Haïti” in 1958.

Though disbanded in 1995 due to political turmoil and concerns over abuses, FAd’H was remobilized starting 2015 and re-established in its current form by 2017, resuming its constitutional mandate to defend Haiti and assist in national security and civil-protection duties.

FAd’H's mission today encompasses a broad scope — from national defense and deterrence to disaster response, public-order support, and disaster-risk management. Its reactivated structure reflects a commitment to professionalization, human-rights respect, and renewed cooperation with international partners to fortify its operational capacities.

Among its strengths: a diversified force structure (army, air corps, navy/coast guard), strategic reinvestment in mobility (vehicles, transport), and ongoing training programs (domestic and international) — enabling FAd’H to respond not only to traditional defense tasks, but also public-safety, disaster-relief, and humanitarian missions. Compared with previous eras marked by politicization, today’s FAd’H emphasizes constitutional duty, civil-service orientation, and partnerships that underscore transparency and mission-focus.

🧭 Business Details

Field	Details / Notes
Organization Name	Forces Armées d'Haïti (FAd’H) / Fòs Ame d’Ayiti (créole)
Headquarters	Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Formation / History	Origin dates to Haiti’s independence-era army; renamed “FAd’H” in 1958; disbanded in 1995; remobilized 2015; current form since 2017.
Current Structure / Branches	• Haitian Army (Armée Nationale) • Haitian Air Corps (Corps d’Aviation Militaire) • Haitian Navy / Coast Guard (Marine Nationale / Garde-Côtes)
Mission & Services	Defense of national sovereignty; territorial integrity; civil-protection; disaster response; public-order support; emergency mobility & logistics; maritime and air surveillance; coast guard duties; support in humanitarian crises. Recent efforts include reinforcement of mobility (troop transport vehicles) and training for disaster risk management.
Recent Developments	In 2025, government announced delivery of new transport trucks and additional vehicles to improve soldiers’ mobility; a first military garage established at the base in Vertières/Tabarre. Also, a recent graduation ceremony (Dec 2022) welcomed a new class of 409 soldiers (including 89 women), trained under a program highlighting human rights, gender equity, and civil-protection responsibilities.
Leadership (as of latest public info)	Minister of Defence: Jean-Michel Moïse Chief of General Staff / Commander-in-Chief: Derby Guerrier (or equivalent)
Budget (2025)	Approx. HTG 8.376 billion (≈ USD 63.9 million)
Active Personnel (2025)	Estimated around 1,000 active members.
International Cooperation & Training	Partnership with foreign militaries (e.g. with French forces: 33e RIMa) under cooperation programs — recent Haitian cohorts sent abroad for specialized training (e.g. in Martinique, 2025).