The () is the infantry branch of the Public Force, and one of the limited number of militaries that recruits foreigners. Monaco maintains a small force for the protection of the Prince and the Prince's Palace.
The company numbers 124 officers and men. Whilst the NCOs and soldiers are local, the officers have served in the French Army or the Republican Guard. Along with the Corps des Sapeurs-Pompiers, the Carabiniers form Monaco's total public forces.
History
170px|thumb|left|Carabinier at the [[Prince's Palace of Monaco|Prince's Palace in Monaco-Ville.]]
An antecedent of the Carabiniers was the company known in the 19th century as the "Papalins", former soldiers of the Papal States, who, upon the destitution of the Papacy's temporal authority at the time of the Italian Unification, were given the role of protecting the Sovereign and the Princely Family. A road in Fontvieille is named in honour of them.
In Monaco, the Milice Nationale was created in 1865. In 1870, the Milice Nationale was renamed the Gardes du Prince, although, the "Gardes" were still tasked with fire-fighting, and national security. Previous commanders include, Gilles Convertini (2017-2022), Philippe Rebaudengo (2007-2017), Jacques Morandon (2005-2007), Luc Fringant (1993-2005), and Maurice Allent (1978-1993).
Organisation and expenditures
Composed of 119 personnel of Francophone nationality (3 officers, 19 non-commissioned officers, and 97 men of rank), the Carabiniers are split into the following divisions:
- Band;
- Diving Team;
- Motorcycle Platoon;
- Bodyguard Unit;
- Palace Guard;
- Honour Guard;
- Civil Defence.
The 2012-2013 starting salary for a Carabinier is €2,200 ($2,908) a month or €26,400 ($34,893) a year. While the Company's 2012-2013 budget is €6.7 million ($8.8 million) per year.
Duties and missions
Since its inception, the Carabiniers were tasked with guarding the Prince's Palace, ensuring the security of the Sovereign and the Princely Family, to provide services to honour, and to assist law enforcement in times of need. The Palace is guarded at all times, twenty-four hours a day, with two non-commissioned officers of varying rank, one Maréchal des logis, and eight Carabiniers. In 1978, the title of "Fanfare de la Companies des Carabiniers" was adopted. An integral part of the unit, the band is not trained solely to perform music. Instead, Carabiniers receive the same training as their comrades.
Uniforms
Parade dress in the winter is a modernised version of that worn in the early 1900s. It comprises a dark blue tunic, and light blue trousers with red facings. A medium-blue cloth helmet is worn, with plumes for gala occasions. White trefoil epaulettes, spats and aiguillettes date from the 19th century.
In the summer a simple white shirt sleeve order is worn with a white helmet. For ordinary duties a modern police style uniform is worn with a peaked cap replacing the helmet.
Vehicles
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170px|thumb|[[Law enforcement in Monaco|Police version of the Renault Master in Monaco-Ville.]]
170px|thumb|[[Law enforcement in Monaco|Police version of the Renault Scenic in La Condamine.]]
170px|thumb|[[BMW R60 in 1967.]]
Current
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! style="text-align: left;" | Country of origin
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! style="text-align: left;" | In service (ca.)
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| Mowag Piranha V
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| Armoured fighting vehicle
| 2
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| BMW R1200RT-P
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| Motorcycle
| 7
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Former
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! style="text-align: left;"|Country of origin
! style="text-align: left;"|Type
! style="text-align: left;"|In service (ca.)
! style="text-align: left;"|Notes
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| Dodge WC series
|
| Light truck
| 3
|
|-
| GMC CCKW
|
| Heavy truck
| 1
|
|-
| Zündapp 250
|
| Motorcycle
| 4
|
Weapons
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thumb|right|170px|From top to bottom: M16A1, [[M16A2 rifle|M16A2, M4A1, M16A4.]]
thumb|170px|[[Glock 17.]]
thumb|170px|[[SIG SG 510.]]
Current
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! style="text-align: left;"|Weapon
! style="text-align: left;"|Country of origin
! style="text-align: left;"|Type
! style="text-align: left;"|In service (ca.)
! style="text-align: left;"|Notes
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| Glock 17 Gen 3
|
| Semi-automatic pistol
| 100
|
|
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|-
|colspan="6" align="center" bgcolor=#000000 border=0 style="color: white" | Sovereign Prince (GO)
|-
|colspan="6" align="center" height="100px"|50px<br>Général en chef des armées
|-
|colspan="6" align="center" bgcolor=#000000 border=0 style="color: white" | Commissioned Officer (CO)
|-
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center" height="100px"|50px<br>Colonel
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Lieutenant Colonel
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Commandant
|-
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center" height="100px"|50px<br>Capitaine
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Lieutenant
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Sous Lieutenant
|-
|colspan="6" align="center" bgcolor=#000000 border=0 style="color: white" | Non Commissioned Officer (NCO)
|-
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center" height="100px"|50px<br>Assistant
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Adjudant Chef
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Adjutant
|-
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center" height="100px"|50px<br>Maréchal des Logis Major
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Maréchal des Logis Chef
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Maréchal des logis
|-
|colspan="6" align="center" bgcolor=#000000 border=0 style="color: white" | Enlisted
|-
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center" height="100px"|50px<br>Brigadier
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Carabinier Première Classe
|colspan="2" width="33%" align="center"|50px<br>Carabinier
|}
Notes
See also
- Daniel Ducruet <small>(former Carabinier)</small>
- Théophile Bellando de Castro <small>(former Carabinier)</small>
- Force Publique
- Corps des Sapeurs-Pompiers
- Monaco
References
External links
- Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince - Gouvernement Princier
- La Compagnie des Carabiniers de S.A.S. le Prince - Palais Princier
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