Maldives National Defence Force
MNDF Central Area Command
Safeguarding the nation's sovereignty through vigilance, discipline, and operational readiness in the Central Area of Responsibility.
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Maldives National Defence Force
Safeguarding the nation's sovereignty through vigilance, discipline, and operational readiness in the Central Area of Responsibility.
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The MNDF Central Area Command is a key operational formation of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), responsible for the command, control, and coordination of military operations across the central atolls of the Maldives. The Command oversees personnel management, operational readiness, logistics support, and administrative functions to ensure a trained, disciplined, and capable force.
Operating under the Ministry of National Defence & Security, the Central Area Command maintains a continuous state of readiness to respond to any contingency — from natural disasters and search and rescue operations to territorial defense and national security tasks.
24/7
Readiness
4
Units
5+
Atolls
MNDF
Service
MNDF Central Area Command
Ministry of National Defence & Security
Our Purpose
To defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Maldives by maintaining a trained, disciplined and operationally ready force capable of responding to any contingency in the Central Area of Responsibility.
To be a modern, technologically advanced and self-sufficient command that ensures peace, security and stability in the Central Area, earning the trust and confidence of the people of the Maldives.
Core Functions
The Central Area Command performs a wide range of military and humanitarian functions.
Exercise operational command over all MNDF units and personnel deployed within the Central Area of Responsibility.
Plan, coordinate and execute military operations including patrols, surveillance, and rapid response missions.
Manage soldier records, postings, leave, training schedules, and welfare across all units.
Ensure units are properly equipped, maintained, and resupplied with vehicles, fuel, rations, and materiel.
Conduct maritime and land-based search and rescue operations to protect life and property at sea and on land.
Lead military support to civil authorities during natural disasters, floods, fires, and other emergencies.
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