British Forces South Atlantic Islands
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British Forces South Atlantic Islands is the United Kingdom’s permanent joint military command responsible for defending the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands and supporting regional security in the South Atlantic.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| British Forces South Atlantic Islands canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: British Forces South Atlantic Islands Context triple: [Headquarters British Army Falkland Islands (elements), partOf, British Forces South Atlantic Islands]
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South American Division of the Royal Navy
The South American Division of the Royal Navy was a British naval formation responsible for operations and patrols in South American waters, notably involved in early World War II actions.
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Royal Naval Division
The Royal Naval Division was a unique First World War fighting formation of the British Royal Navy that served as infantry on land, notably at Gallipoli and on the Western Front.
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Royal Navy North America and West Indies Station
The Royal Navy North America and West Indies Station was a major British naval command responsible for overseeing maritime operations, trade protection, and military engagements across the North American and Caribbean regions during the age of sail and early steam.
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Army Headquarters, United Kingdom
Army Headquarters, United Kingdom is the central command organization of the British Army responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing its operational and administrative functions.
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British Channel Fleet
The British Channel Fleet was a principal Royal Navy formation tasked with defending the English Channel and projecting British naval power in European waters, notably during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: British Forces South Atlantic Islands Target entity description: British Forces South Atlantic Islands is the United Kingdom’s permanent joint military command responsible for defending the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands and supporting regional security in the South Atlantic.
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A.
South American Division of the Royal Navy
The South American Division of the Royal Navy was a British naval formation responsible for operations and patrols in South American waters, notably involved in early World War II actions.
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B.
Royal Naval Division
The Royal Naval Division was a unique First World War fighting formation of the British Royal Navy that served as infantry on land, notably at Gallipoli and on the Western Front.
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C.
Royal Navy North America and West Indies Station
The Royal Navy North America and West Indies Station was a major British naval command responsible for overseeing maritime operations, trade protection, and military engagements across the North American and Caribbean regions during the age of sail and early steam.
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D.
Army Headquarters, United Kingdom
Army Headquarters, United Kingdom is the central command organization of the British Army responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing its operational and administrative functions.
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E.
British Channel Fleet
The British Channel Fleet was a principal Royal Navy formation tasked with defending the English Channel and projecting British naval power in European waters, notably during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
joint command
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military command ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| establishedFor | post-1982 defence of the Falkland Islands ⓘ |
| garrisonLocation | Mount Pleasant Complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasBase |
Ascension Island (supporting role)
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Mare Harbour NERFINISHED ⓘ RAF Mount Pleasant NERFINISHED ⓘ Stanley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
air defence
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air transport ⓘ land forces deployment ⓘ logistic support ⓘ maritime patrol ⓘ search and rescue ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
British Army
NERFINISHED
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Royal Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Marines NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ civilian personnel ⓘ |
| hasMission |
contribute to wider regional stability
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maintain UK sovereignty over South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⓘ maintain UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands ⓘ |
| hasRole |
contingency response
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defence of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⓘ defence of the Falkland Islands ⓘ deterrence ⓘ support to civil authorities ⓘ support to regional security in the South Atlantic ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Mount Pleasant Complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalStatus | UK overseas command NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
East Falkland
NERFINISHED
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Falkland Islands NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maintains | permanent UK military presence in the South Atlantic ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
Falkland Islands
NERFINISHED
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South Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED ⓘ South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
British Armed Forces
NERFINISHED
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UK defence structure ⓘ |
| region | South Atlantic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reportsTo |
Chief of Joint Operations
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UK Ministry of Defence NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
Falkland Islands Government
NERFINISHED
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civilian community in the Falkland Islands ⓘ |
| underCommandOf | Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands ⓘ |
| usesInfrastructure |
Mare Harbour port
NERFINISHED
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Mount Pleasant airfield NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: British Forces South Atlantic Islands Description of subject: British Forces South Atlantic Islands is the United Kingdom’s permanent joint military command responsible for defending the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands and supporting regional security in the South Atlantic.
Referenced by (2)
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