Social Studies/General Knowledge - Air Guard

Who is the Prime Minister?

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Who is the President?

Christine Carla Kangaloo

What are the colors of the national flag?

Red, white and black

What are Trinidad and Tobago’s national watchwords?

Discipline, Tolerance and Production

What are Trinidad and Tobago’s national motto?

Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve.

When did Trinidad and Tobago gained Independence?

August 31st, 1962 Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from Britain.

When did Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic country?

September 24th, 1976

When is Emancipation Day?

August 01st. It celebrates the end of slavery

List the Counties in Trinidad.

• Caroni

• St. George

• St. David

• St. Andrew

• St. Patrick

• Mayaro

• Victoria

• Nariva

List the Major Towns/Cities in Trinidad and Tobago

• Port of Spain(Capital)

• San Fernando

• Arima

• Chaguanas

• Point Fortin

• Scarborough (Tobago’s Capital)

What is the highest mountain?

El Cerro del Aripo - 940 meters

What is the longest river?

Ortoire River - Approximately 50km

What are the branches in Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force?

• The Regiment

• The Coast Guard

• The Air Guard

• The Defence Force Reserves

What does the Trinidad and Tobago’s Regiment do?

They are land force, protect borders and support national security operations.

What does the Trinidad and Tobago’s Coast Guard do?

They patrol territorial waters, prevents smuggling, illegal fishing and piracy and the also conduct search and rescue.

What does the Trinidad and Tobago’s Air Guard do?

They conduct aerial surveillance, search and rescue, air transport and support the regiment and coast guard.

What does the Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force Reserves do?

They are a part-time military personnel that supports the regular forces during emergencies and national operations.

What is the meaning of Discipline?

Discipline is the practice of maintaining self-control, training people how to follow rules and orders with punishment or consequences for those failing to comply.

What is the meaning of Integrity?

Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, as well as taking responsibility for your actions.

What is the meaning of Teamwork?

Teamwork is the combined actions of a group working together towards a common goal.

What is the meaning of Leadership?

Leadership is the ability to guide, influence and inspire others towards achieving shared goals while adapting to changing circumstances.

Minister of Defence

Wayne Sturge

Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs

Sean Sobers

Minister of Finance

Davendranath Tancoo

Minister of Education

Dr. Michael Dowlath

Minister of Health

Dr. Lackram Bodoe

Minister of Works and Infrastructure

Jearlean John

Minister of Energy and Energy Indutries

Dr. Roodal Moonilal

Minster of Public Utilities

Barry Padarath

Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries

Ravi Ratiram

Minister of Labour

Leroy Baptiste

Minister of Youth Development and National Service

Dr. Narindra Roopnarine

Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism

Satyakama Maharaj

Minister of Social Development and Family Services

Vandana Mohit

Minister of Rural Development and Local Government

Khadijah Ameen

Minister of Homeland Security

Roger Alexander

Chief of Defence Force Staff (TTDF)

Commodore Don Polo

Minister of the Attorney General

John Jeremie

Enlisted Ranks (Lowest to Highest)

• Recruit (during basic training)

• Junior Aircraftman (JAC)/Junior Technician

• Senior Aircraftman (SAC)/Senior Technician

• Corporal (Cpl)

• Sergeant (Sgt)

• Warrant Officer Class II (WO II)

• Warrant Officer Class I (WO I)

Commissioned Officer Ranks (Lowest to Highest )

• Officer Cadets

• Pilot Officer

• Flying Officer

• Flight Lieutenant

• Squadron Leader

• Wing Commander

• Group Captain

• Air Commodore

• Air Vice Marshal

Who is the Group Captain?

Group Captain Kemba Hannays - 2023

What is the Trinidad and Tobago’s Air Guard’s Mission?

To defend the sovereign good of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and provide on a continuous basis, quality service for safety and security within its maritime boundaries and any other area of responsibility agreed to by the state to fulfill its international obligation.

What is the Trinidad and Tobago’s Air Guard’s Roles and Responsibilities?

• Counter Terrorist Activies

• Tactical Air Support for Maritime and Land Forces Operations of the Defence Force

• Anti-crime Operations

• Search and Rescue

• Medical Evacuations

• Troop Transport for Overseas Deployment

• Civil Assistance during Natural Disasters

• Maritime Offshore and Inshore Patrols

• Joint Operations with Local and Foreign Agencies

• Special Air Operations

What is the Trinidad and Tobago’s Air Guard’s History

• Established: 1966 (as the Coast Guard Air Wing)

• Became Independent: 1977

• Renamed TT Air Guard: 2005

• Main roles;

  • Air Surveillance

  • Search and Rescue

  • Air Transport

  • Protecting national airspace

• Main Bases;

  • Piarco

  • Crown Point

  • Chaguaramas

Bases for Trinidad and Tobago’s Air Guard’s

• Ulric Cross Air Station (Piarco)

• Crown Point (Tobago)

• Chaguaramas Heliport