ROLE OF THE GDF

The motto of the Guyana Defence Force is “SERVICE”.

  • Career Plan
  • Medical (soldier and nuclear family)
  • Accommodation
  • Uniforms
  • Meals
  • Rent Allowance (for married soldiers)
  • Ration Allowance (for married soldiers)
  • Laundry
  • Leave Passage Allowance
  • Pension and Gratuity

GRATUITY

  • Officers / Other Ranks 8 years continuous service
  • 14 years
  • Compulsory age of retirement in rank condition: gratuity < 5 times annual amount of pension.

 

PENSION-FULL RATE

  • Officers / Other Ranks – compulsory age of retirement in rank
  • Qualifying service – 14 years
  • Compulsory age of retirement in rank condition: gratuity < 5 times annual amount of pension.

 

RETIREMENT

  • Lieutenant Colonel and above
  • Majors to Captains
  • Lieutenants, Second Lieutenants & Warrant Officers
  • Staff Sergeants to Privates
  • 20 years Service