Taz Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Cuba has three militia organizations: The Territorial Militia Troops Milicias de Tropas Territoriales of about one million people (half women), the Youth Labour Army Ej?rcito Juvenil del Trabajo devoted to agricultural production, and a naval militiaThe Cuban "War of All the People" doctrine is a defensive strategy created to try and counter an overwhelming invasion force. This strategy includes an armed population willing to fight for the defense of the homeland.The Milicias de Tropas Territoriales (MTT) was formed in 1980 to increase the defense capability of the country. Fidel Castro stated that the MTT was necessitated in order to be "ready for combat operations not only using regular troops, but with the participation of the entire people."In general, the militia is a part-time force with only light arms which are issued to them only on occasion. They are not capable of sustained combat, but are effective for controlling and coercing the general public. In addition, some selected units of the militia are specially armed and trained and are, in effect, army units specially dedicated to Fidel Castro.The small badge on the left hand side shoulder patch is the MTT insignia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) MTT shoulder boards On the soldiers MTT boards you can see the small insignia as posted above.The other boards are for a Lieutenant Colonel. Edited April 25, 2008 by Taz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 There must be a considerable overlapping of personnel with the neighborhood Committees for the Defense of the Revolution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Well Rick, that is maybe the case. However I see the MTT as a Territorial Military force. The CDR is a network of committees across Cuba. The organizations are designed to put medical, educational or other campaigns into national effect, and to report "counter-revolutionary" activity, not really to enforce it. Other responsibilities include arranging festivals, administrating voluntary community projects and organizing mass rallies.So less of a Military role than the MTT.Regards Eddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Hi Eddie, hi all; shoulder boards are yours?they are very nice. I'm looking to find one pair.. In general, the militia is a part-time force with only light arms which are issued to them only on occasion. They are not capable of sustained combat, but are effective for controlling and coercing the general public. In addition, some selected units of the militia are specially armed and trained and are, in effect, army units specially dedicated to Fidel Castro. There are also tank unit armed with T-55 and sniper brigade of MTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Arm patch applied on my MTT shirt: regards, Emanuele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 This is my MTT beret + arm patch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 closer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Eddie do you have other info about "naval militia"?is still active today? regards, Emanuele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Collar red patch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Milicias shoulder rank (actual): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Milicia Clases (actual): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Suboficiales y Subalternos (actual): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Primeros Oficiales en las Milicias (actual): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Jefes de las Brigadas de Producción y Defensa, para los Consejos de Defensa Municipales y para los Consejos de Defensa Provinciales: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) Secretarios de los comité provinciales de Partido: Edited December 20, 2009 by pride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Here is my MTT shirt (with CDR armband). Probably the best item in my collection: made around '80es. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Little book for milicianos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 My Milicia set: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Bouy Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I have 2 of the berets but I am missing the stars. Any idea where I can get them? Was there any other insignia they may have worn on the beret? Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 On 21/05/2020 at 18:29, Jersey Bouy said: I have 2 of the berets but I am missing the stars. Any idea where I can get them? Was there any other insignia they may have worn on the beret? Thank you in advance. Hello, i've never seen single stars for sale, but I've seen brown cotton mtt berets worn without stars. The latest version supplied is in brown felt and without a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Bouy Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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