Suriname Establishes Armed Forces Under Colonel Elstak

One day after independence, the new nation formally presented its military to the public.

Date: November 26, 1975

Formal Establishment of the Surinamese Armed Forces (SKM)

Details:

  • One day after independence, the Surinamese Armed Forces (SKM) officially became a fact.
  • The SKM, under the command of Colonel Elstak, was presented to the Surinamese people for the first time.

Significance:

  • This is the official "birthday" of the independent Surinamese military.
  • Establishes Colonel Elstak as the first commander of the SKM, a key figure in the nation's early post-independence military history.

Source:

REVO KRANT: EEN AANZET OM DE GESCHIEDENIS VAN DE REVOLUTIE VAST TE LEGGEN. “40 Revo: Dag Der Bevrijding En Vernieuwing.” February 24, 2020. (Text provided by user).

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