| Aden Protectorate Levies | |
|---|---|
.png) Aden Protectorate Levies Flag | |
| Active | 1928–1967 |
| Country | Yemen |
| Allegiance | Aden Protectorate Federation of South Arabia |
| Type | Light Infantry and Support elements |
| Role | Scouting Border guard |
| Size | 6,000 (1965) |
| Part of | GHQ Yemen 6 Infantry Battalions 1 Medium Artillery Battery 1 Light Armoured Cavalry Car Squadron 2 Logistics and Transport Companies 2 Signal Companies 1 Sapper Company 1 Anti-Aircraft Company |
| Regimental Centre | Khormaksar |
| Uniform | Khaki/Drab; faced green |
| Engagements | World War II North Yemen Civil War (border clashes) Aden Emergency |
The Aden Protectorate Levies (APL) was a military force recruited from indigenous tribal populations, for the local defence of the Aden Protectorate under British rule. The Levies were drawn from all parts of the Protectorate and were armed, trained and officered by the Indian Army, Royal Air Force and British Army at various stages in the history of the force. They used the Lahej emblem of crossed jambiyah (traditional curved double-edged dagger) as their badge.[1]
- ^ Lord & Birtles (1997), p. 100.