WILLEMSTAD - Next week the new Company will be in the West. The arms transport took place on Monday under police escort. The Company in the West is part of the Army Forces in the Caribbean.
This company changes every four months and is commanded by the Commander of the Navy in the Caribbean. Defense personnel follow an intensive training program on Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire. Here they learn to operate in warm and dry areas.
In addition, the unit is available during its presence for support to local authorities or emergency relief during disasters.