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Armed forces of Panama from 1983 to 1989
Panama Defense Forces (PDF; Spanish: Fuerzas de Defensa de Panamá, FFDD), formerly the National Guard of Panama (Spanish: Guardia Nacional de Panamá)
Panama_Defense_Forces
National security force of Panama
The Panamanian Public Forces (Spanish: Fuerza Pública de la República de Panamá, FPP) are the national security forces of Panama. Panama is the second
Panamanian_Public_Forces
1989 military action in Panama
concluded in late January 1990 with the surrender of Noriega. The Panama Defense Forces (PDF) were dissolved, and president-elect Guillermo Endara was sworn
United States invasion of Panama
United_States_invasion_of_Panama
Index of articles associated with the same name
National Defence Forces (Syria): Syrian pro-government militia (2012-2024) Panama Defense Forces: (1968-1989) People's Self-Defense Force: South Vietnamese
Defence_Forces
Panamanian military officer
(1934 – 7 June 2017) was a Panamanian military officer who was the last Chief of the General Staff of the Panama Defense Forces under dictator Manuel Noriega
Marcos_Justine
Other affiliations Independent Military (National Guard and Panama Defense Forces) Status Denotes acting or provisional president Symbols † Died
List of heads of state of Panama
List_of_heads_of_state_of_Panama
Battle during Operation Just Cause
of the Panama Defense Forces and United States Navy SEALs, on 20 December 1989, in the opening hours of the United States invasion of Panama. The US
Battle_of_Paitilla_Airport
an army alternative are excluded. The term armed forces refers to any government-sponsored defense used to further the domestic and foreign policies
List of sovereign states without armed forces
List_of_sovereign_states_without_armed_forces
Country in Central America
Index. The Panama Defense Forces (and former National Guard) were the military forces of Panama until abolished by the United States Armed Forces after the
Panama
The Military ranks of Panama are the ranks used by the Panamanian Public Forces, which have some warfare capabilities. Panama abolished its army in 1990
Military_ranks_of_Panama
Military unit
company of the Panama Land Forces, Panama Defense Forces. Its mascot was the Baird's tapir, from which the company took it name, as in Panama the tapir is
7th Macho de Monte Infantry Company
7th_Macho_de_Monte_Infantry_Company
Battle during December 1989 US invasion of Panama
action of the United States invasion of Panama, and was fought between the U.S military and the Panama Defense Forces (PDF) on 20 December 1989. The action
Battle_of_Rio_Hato_Airfield
Former Panamanian government militia units
militia units created by Panama's de facto ruler Manuel Noriega in April 1988 to augment the Panama Defense Forces in defending Panama against possible invasion
Dignity_Battalions
Military dictator of Panama from 1983 to 1989
second-highest rank in the country. He reformed the National Guard as the Panama Defense Forces (PDF), and with the financial assistance of the U.S., expanded and
Manuel_Noriega
US victory in the 1989 invasion of Panama
held in the detention facility and killed five soldiers of the Panama Defense Forces. Operation Acid Gambit "Inside The Invasion". Newsweek Magazine
Raid_at_Renacer_Prison
action of the United States invasion of Panama, and was fought between the U.S. military and the Panama Defense Forces (PDF) on 20 December 1989. The goal
Capture_of_Torrijos_Airport
1992 American film
government invaded Panama in order to destroy the PDF, the Panama Defense Forces, which were perceived as a threat to U.S. control over Panama, and install
The_Panama_Deception
Law enforcement agency
Police of Panama (Spanish: Policía Nacional de Panamá) is the country's national law enforcement agency, under the Panamanian Public Forces. Established
National_Police_of_Panama
Soviet assault rifle
Soviet and East-German made rifles formerly used by the defunct Panama Defense Forces. Peru Paratroopers and military police only. Philippines: Philippine
AKM
Special Forces Group of the United States Army
time conducting foreign internal defense, counter-drug, and training missions of friendly governments' armed forces in South, Central, and North America
7th Special Forces Group (United States)
7th_Special_Forces_Group_(United_States)
Period in Panamanian history from 1968 to 1989
communist groups and creating the National Guard, now called the Panama Defense Forces. Later on before the 1956 election, a constraint was made by the
Military dictatorship in Panama
Military_dictatorship_in_Panama
The history of Panama includes the history of the Isthmus of Panama prior to European colonization. Before the arrival of Europeans, Panama was widely settled
History_of_Panama
Military operation during the United States invasion of Panama
Gambit took place as an opening action of the United States invasion of Panama, on 20 December 1989. It was a U.S. Delta Force operation that retrieved
Operation_Acid_Gambit
Former US Army base in Panama
Amador. Both bases were turned over to Panama in 1999. The base was transferred to the Panamanian defense forces in 1999 and renamed as Base Aeronaval
Fort_Sherman
Battle during Operation Just Cause
Special Operations Wing of the United States Air Force and the Panama Defense Forces Battalion 2000. The major action of the battle lasted roughly 5
Battle_of_Pacora_River_Bridge
American sniper rifle
by the M-14 EBR-RI and M110 beginning in 2008. Panama: Formerly used by the defunct Panama Defense Forces M25 Sniper Weapon System Springfield Armory M1A
M21_Sniper_Weapon_System
Camouflage pattern
the 1978–79 Nicaraguan Revolution. Panama: Formerly used by the Panama Defense Forces and saw combat in the 1989 Panama Invasion "Just Cause".[citation needed]
ERDL_pattern
Topics referred to by the same term
a non-profit public foundation based in Amherst, Massachusetts Panama Defense Forces People's Defence Force (Myanmar), armed wing of the Burmese government-in-exile
PDF_(disambiguation)
Soviet semi-automatic marksman rifle
Entered service with the Soviet Army in 1967. Panama: Formerly used by the defunct Panama Defense Forces. Islamic State: SVD and Type 79. Kurdistan Workers'
SVD_(rifle)
operation ended in late January 1990 with the surrender of Noriega. The Panama Defense Forces were dissolved, and President-elect Guillermo Endara was sworn into
List of United States invasions of Latin American countries
List_of_United_States_invasions_of_Latin_American_countries
Soviet 7.62×39mm assault rifle
Vietnam − Passed on to the unified Vietnamese state Panama − Used by the Panama Defense Forces Portugal − Limited use of captured rifles Rhodesia Soviet
AK-47
Taiwanese assault rifle
Reported to be used in the country. Libya Nicaragua Panama: Former rifle of the defunct Panama Defense Forces. Acquired 10,000 before the PDF started to use
T65_assault_rifle
Family of Israeli automatic rifles
Fort-301. Vietnam: Uses Galil ACE and Galil Sniper. Panama: Reportedly used by the defunct Panama Defense Forces 'UESAT' Anti-terrorism unit. Portugal: 5.56mm
IWI_Galil
Panamanian Defense Forces officers. President Barletta called for an investigation of Spadafora's death and allegations of Panamanian Defense Forces complicity
1984 Panamanian general election
1984_Panamanian_general_election
Soviet anti-personnel fragmentation grenade
RGD-5 and locally produced copies used. Vietnam East Germany Panama: Panama Defense Forces Soviet Union The RGD-5 was accepted into service with the Soviet
RGD-5
Service revolver
From 1981 until 2008, being replaced by the Heckler & Koch P30 Panama Panama Defense Forces. Paraguay Used during the Chaco War Portugal Portuguese police
Smith_&_Wesson_Model_10
Military unit
Air Forces Panama is an inactive United States Air Force (USAF) headquarters. It was assigned to Tactical Air Command, most recently to Twelfth Air Force
Air_Forces_Panama
Light Armored Vehicle
were captured by American forces during Operation Just Cause. In Panama Defense Forces service, they were used by the 5th Infantry Company, the 6th Infantry
LAV-300
American submachine gun
War. Panama: M1928A1 formerly used by the Panamanian National Guard, and used by Dignity Battalion militia of the defunct Panama Defense Forces. Philippines:
Thompson_submachine_gun
Command responsible for South American area
these locations. USSOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal and the canal area. Under the leadership of a four-star Commander
United States Southern Command
United_States_Southern_Command
American mortar
by 2010. Laos: used as of 1984[update] North Vietnam Panama Used by the Panama Defense Forces Paraguay: used as of 1984[update] Philippines: used as
M2_4.2-inch_mortar
Failed military coup against dictator Manuel Noriega
capturing Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, the coup was quickly suppressed. Giroldi and nine other members of the Panamanian Defense Forces were executed
1989_Panamanian_coup_attempt
Medium machine gun
Guatemala Iran Israel Namibia used by PLAN Nazi Germany Panama: Used by the defunct Panama Defense Forces, notably mounted on Jeeps. Peru: Installed as coaxial
ZB_vz._37
Political leader who possesses absolute power
of Spain, and Manuel Noriega was officially commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces. Some dictators have preferred to use crowd manipulation, such
Dictator
and Coast Guard participated in the US invasion of Panama (1989–1990, Operation Just Cause). Forces that participated include: United States Southern Command
List of military units involved in Operation Just Cause
List_of_military_units_involved_in_Operation_Just_Cause
Former secondary school in Panama
school in the former Canal Zone on the isthmus of Panama. It was a part of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).Balboa was the capital
Balboa_High_School_(Panama)
Heavy mortar
Russian invasion of Ukraine Canada [dead link] Iraq Panama Formerly used by the Panama Defense Forces. Rwanda: 25 delivered in 1990–1991. United States:
Mortier 120 mm Rayé Tracté Modèle F1
Mortier_120_mm_Rayé_Tracté_Modèle_F1
Various uniformed organizations
Guard (Panama) (1946–1990) (Guardia Nacional), were the armed forces of the Republic of Panama. Later re-organized as the Panama Defense Forces National
National_Guard
Military personal equipment system
Latvia Liberia Luxembourg Mexico New Zealand Nicaragua Panama: Panama Defense Forces soldiers wore locally produced copies. Paraguay Peru Philippines
All-purpose lightweight individual carrying equipment
All-purpose_lightweight_individual_carrying_equipment
Topics referred to by the same term
rare genetic disorder Panama Defense Forces, the former Panamanian military, known in Spanish as Fuerzas de Defensa de Panamá (FFDD) This disambiguation
FFDD
Land service branch of the U.S. military
Armed Forces. It is designated as the army of the United States in the United States Constitution. As a part of the United States Department of Defense, it
United_States_Army
American concession in Panama between 1903 and 1979
The Panama Canal Zone (Spanish: Zona del Canal de Panamá), also known simply as the Canal Zone, was a concession of the United States located in the Isthmus
Panama_Canal_Zone
Military unit
The Panama Canal Department was a geographic command of the United States Army. It was responsible for the defense of the Panama Canal Zone between 1917
Panama_Canal_Department
president. 1990 Panamanian coup attempt: On December 5, Colonel Eduardo Herrera Hassan, a former officer in the Panama Defense Forces, led a police rebellion
List of coups and coup attempts
List_of_coups_and_coup_attempts
Former US Army officer
Panama City. They were armed with machine guns and grenade launchers. The kennel turned out to be heavily defended by the Panamanian Defense Forces (PDF)
Linda_L._Bray
Panamanian officer and public servant
conducted by the US Special Forces. Young Abrego returned to Panama to serve in the now-defunct Panamanian Defense Forces under late General Manuel Noriega
Frank_Abrego
American politician (1921–2008)
the Panama Defense Forces' potential involvement. In 1988, after Noriega was indicted on charges including drug trafficking, a former Panamanian consul
Jesse_Helms
National Police (the predecessor of the National Guard and the Panamanian Defense Forces), and the presidency was assumed by Ricardo Adolfo de la Guardia
Constitution_of_Panama
Panamanian colonel
renamed the Fuerzas de Defensa de Panamá (Panama Defense Forces). At that time, he was second in command of Panama's military under the command of Manuel
Roberto_Díaz_Herrera
defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. All active and reserve special operations forces
United States special operations forces
United_States_special_operations_forces
President of Panama from 1989 to 1994
and democratic institutions. He also oversaw a reform of the Panamanian Defense Forces, purging Noriega loyalists, asserting the primacy of the civilian
Guillermo_Endara
Airborne division of the United States Army
installations, such as the Punta Paitilla Airport in Panama City and a Panamanian Defense Forces (PDF) garrison and airfield at Rio Hato, where Noriega
82nd_Airborne_Division
Shipping route across Central America
The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panamá) is an artificial 82-kilometer (51-mile) waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific
Panama_Canal
Berets as part of a military uniform
Naval Forces Berets in Paraguayan Air Force: Red – Air Force Infantry and Airborne personnel Berets were widely worn by many units in the Panama Defense Forces
Military_beret
Elite US Army light infantry unit
Airfield, and General Manuel Noriega's beach house to neutralize Panamanian Defense Forces. The Rangers captured more than 1,014 prisoners of war and more
75th_Ranger_Regiment
Topics referred to by the same term
Rojo (Third Red Devil Infantry Company) a unit of the defunct Panamanian Defense Forces 1. FC Kaiserslautern, German football club Al Ahly SC, Egyptian
Red_Devil
Air service branch of the U.S. military
the United States Armed Forces. It is a part of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and is one of the six armed forces and one of the eight uniformed
United_States_Air_Force
City and corregimiento in Chiriquí, Panama
was a member of the Panamanian Defense Forces. On March 18, 1921, he died in a train accident during the Coto War between Panama and Costa Rica. Puerto
Puerto_Armuelles
President of Panama (1985–1988)
attempted to remove Noriega from his formal post as head of the Panamanian Defense Forces. Instead, Noriega's allies in the Legislative Assembly voted on
Eric_Arturo_Delvalle
U.S. Army base in the Panama Canal Zone
Fort Gulick had been jointly occupied by the U.S. Army and the Panamanian Defense Forces (PDF). The PDF barracks also enjoyed residence on Fort Gulick
Fort_Gulick
Military unit
from Tonopah. Their mission was to drop 2000-pound bombs near the Panama Defense Forces barracks at Rio Hato. The purpose of these bomb drops was to stun
415th Special Operations Squadron
415th_Special_Operations_Squadron
role for the military, the Panama Defense Forces (PDF), as they were then known, continued to dominate Panamanian political life behind a facade of civilian
History of Panama (1977–present)
History_of_Panama_(1977–present)
1981 aviation accident
to rule the country and the National Guard of Panama (which later became the Panamanian Defense Forces). Others[who?] say that the CIA was to blame, because
1981 Panamanian Air Force Twin Otter crash
1981_Panamanian_Air_Force_Twin_Otter_crash
U.S. Army's branch for military police
United States invasion of Panama, CPT Linda Bray led the 988th Military Police Company in an assault against Panamanian Defense Forces, and is considered the
Military Police Corps (United States)
Military_Police_Corps_(United_States)
American diplomat
promoting ICITAP as the appropriate organization to train the Panamanian Defense Forces for civil law enforcement work after the overthrow of Manuel Noriega
Michael_Kozak
US Air Force facility in Panama
January 1989 830th Air Division, 1 January 1989 - 15 February 1991 Air Forces Panama, 15 February 1991 - 11 February 1992 Tactical Air Command, 11 February
Albrook_Air_Force_Station
Topics referred to by the same term
religious order Filho da Puta, a racehorse Fuerzas de Defensa de Panama — Panama Defense Forces "FDP", a 2023 song by Paula Fernandes from 11:11 This disambiguation
FDP_(disambiguation)
Hospital in Panama, Panama
facility. On October 3, 1989, an attempted coup by members of the Panama Defense Forces (PDF) to oust General Manuel Noriega led to short, violent gun battles
Gorgas_Hospital
Special operations branch of the U.S. Army
The core missionset of Special Forces contains five doctrinal missions: unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, counterterrorism
United States Army Special Forces
United_States_Army_Special_Forces
Inactive U.S. Air Force major command
Initially designated Panama Canal Air Force when first established in October 1940, its mission was the defense of the Panama Canal. Later it took on
United States Air Forces Southern Command
United_States_Air_Forces_Southern_Command
Military unit
Guard's mission differed from previous ones. Some elements of the Panamanian Defense Forces and the Dignity Battalions were suspected to be at large in provinces
149th_Fighter_Squadron
Panamanian general (1860–1954)
Manuel de los Dolores Quintero Villarreal was a Panamanian general and politician during the early 20th century. He was known for being one of the main
Manuel_Quintero_Villarreal
Military unit
Special Forces Groups. The other was built around the 8th Special Forces Group in Panama. SAF Asia was flexible and 1st Group could task organize a detachment
1st Special Forces Group (United States)
1st_Special_Forces_Group_(United_States)
Panamanian colonel (???–1921)
Costa Rican forces in the town peacefully and managed to repel subsequent ambushes. Having ended the conflict in March, the Panamanian forces prepared to
Tomás_Armuelles
Military unit of the United States Army
operation was to protect U.S. civilians in Panama, secure key facilities, neutralize both the Panamanian Defense Forces (PDF) and the "Dignity Battalions," and
504th_Infantry_Regiment
Recent history of woman's roles changes in the military by country
of the Panamanian Defense Forces. The 1991 Persian Gulf War proved to be the pivotal time for the role of women in the United States Armed Forces to come
Women in the military by country
Women_in_the_military_by_country
Military unit
units from Cuba. Some might have been from the 7th Company of the Panamanian Defense Forces, known as the "Macho de Monte" or "mountain machos", a special
3rd_Battalion,_4th_Marines
Colombian neo-paramilitary drug cartel
Clan del Golfo ("The Gulf Clan"), also known as the Gaitanist Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia; AGC) or Gaitanist
Clan_del_Golfo
1977 treaties transferring the Panama Canal from the U.S. to Panama after 1999
control of canal operations and become primarily responsible for its defense. Panamanian efforts to renegotiate the original Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty had
Torrijos–Carter_Treaties
Panamanian politician (died 2021)
Chief of Customs. He was previously a lieutenant colonel in the Panama Defense Forces and part of the military dictatorship of Manuel Noriega, but was
Daniel_Delgado
American nuclear physicist and U.S. Secretary of Defense
providing for full Panamanian control of the canal by the year 2000 and the other guaranteeing the canal's neutrality. The Defense Department played a
Harold Brown (secretary of defense)
Harold_Brown_(secretary_of_defense)
U.S. Armed Forces unified command
Navy, and Air Force of the United States Armed Forces. The command is part of the Department of Defense and is the only unified combatant command created
United States Special Operations Command
United_States_Special_Operations_Command
US Marine Corps general and 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps
Career Course), Marine Corps Command and Staff College, NATO Defense College, and the Armed Forces Staff College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and
Robert_Neller
Public persona of a sovereign state
with real political power being exercised by the chief of the Panamanian Defense Forces. Historically, at the time of the League of Nations (1920–1946)
Head_of_state
Largely undeveloped area where North America and South America meet
rainforest on the international border between Colombia and Panama. Stretching across southern Panama's Darién Province and the northern portion of Colombia's
Darién_Gap
Military unit
days later, a coup attempt was made but collapsed when loyalist Panamanian Defense Forces (PDF) rescued Noriega. The coup leaders were executed the following
37th_Training_Wing
List of DoD code names
material, during the United States invasion of Panama, 1989. Active Edge – Routine no-notice NATO Allied Forces Central Europe readiness exercise held twice
List of U.S. Department of Defense and partner code names
List_of_U.S._Department_of_Defense_and_partner_code_names
Military unit
military Operations in Panama to oust dictator Manuel Noriega in 1989, the 97th deployed troops to neutralize key Panamanian Defense Forces positions on the
97th Infantry Division (United States)
97th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
Combined military forces of Argentina
President) and a civilian Minister of Defense. In addition to the Army, Navy and Air Force, there are two security forces, controlled by the Ministry of Security
Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic
Armed_Forces_of_the_Argentine_Republic
1986 U.S. law strengthening civilian authority in the Department of Defense
the U.S. military forces were organized. The first successful test of Goldwater–Nichols was the 1989 United States invasion of Panama (code-named Operation
Goldwater–Nichols_Act
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
Female
Spanish
Spanish name PALOMA means "dove, pigeon."
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
The Best
Boy/Male
Hindu
Without miseries
Girl/Female
Indian
God has shown favour
Girl/Female
English
Mother of God
Male
Native American
Native American Hopi name PAHANA means "lost white brother."
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Mythological, Oriya, Sindhi
Lotus; Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh
Supreme; Highest
Girl/Female
Indian
Modest
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
One of the Pancha Pandava
Female
Japanese
(1-愛美, 2-愛海) Japanese name MANAMI means 1) "affectionate beauty" or 2) "love sea."
Girl/Female
Indian
God has shown favour
Boy/Male
Australian, German
Fighting Defender; Defense Army
Girl/Female
Spanish
Religious holiday.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
From Devonshire
Girl/Female
Hindu
The best, Knowledge of truth
Female
Hawaiian
Polynesian myth name of a moon goddess, MARAMA means "moon."
Female
Hawaiian
Hawaiian name KALAMA means "flaming torch."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, French, Greek
Mountain of Zeus; Feminine of Dennis; Follower of Dionysius
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Who Returns Salutations
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Appellation of Imam Husayn (R.A)
Boy/Male
Tamil
To worship
Girl/Female
Biblical
The house of corn, or of fish.
Boy/Male
Australian, Celtic, Irish
Dark Oak; Wealthy
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Servant of the Victorious One
Male
Arthurian
, the eloquent.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Asluta | அஸà¯à®²à¯à®¤à®¾
Insatiable
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Close
Boy/Male
Muslim
Beneficence, Benevolence
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Gift of God; Boon
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
PANAMA DEFENSE-FORCES
n.
Instruments or weapons of offense or defense.
n.
Pyjama.
a.
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
n. & a.
See Panim.
n.
A movement of offense or defense in boxing.
a.
Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
n.
See Self-defense.
imp. & p. p.
of Defend
n.
Defender.
n.
That which defends; a safeguard.
n.
Alt. of Defence
n. & v. t.
See Defense.
a.
In a state or posture of defense.
n.
Alt. of Panade
n.
A defender.
v. t.
To furnish with defenses; to fortify.
n.
Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.
n.
One who is defended.
n.
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
a.
Affording defense; defensive.