Military
The Puntland Security Force (PSF) comprises the armed forces of the autonomous Puntland region. Commanders and senior officials of the military are appointed by a qualified panel approved by the Council of Ministers. The Puntland security apparatus also has an independent military judiciary.
In addition, the PSF includes the Puntland Dervish Force (PDF), its official paramilitary division. It also operates its own Police Force. The latter includes a Special Protection Unit.
The Puntland Intelligence Agency (PIA) is the intelligence bureau of Puntland's military. It was officially established in 2001 as the Puntland Intelligence Service during the rule of President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, with help from the United States.
The Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) is a locally-recruited, professional maritime security force. It is primarily aimed at preventing, detecting and eradicating piracy, illegal fishing, and other illicit activity off of the coast of Somalia, as well as generally safeguarding the nation's marine resources. In addition, the Force provides civic support, including repairing wells, rehabilitating hospitals and clinics, and refurbishing roads, airports and other infrastructure. It also offers skills training programs to local communities.
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