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ARGENTINA

The President of Argentina is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, and in this capacity he has the control over their organisation, deployment and military use. The total active manpower is around 68,000 personnel. There is also a Para-military force with 18,000 members of the Gendarmerie, 13,350 coast guards, 22,000 members of the Police Federal. All of these are under the control of the Ministry of Interior. The armed forces is fully professional, no conscription.
The Argentine land forces are composed with around 41,000 soldiers, 8,000 civil employees, and reserve force with 250,000 personnel with the structure:
- 3 Army Corps with a total of 10 Brigades with
- 11 mechanised infantry regiments, 3 Parachute regiments, 5 mountain infantry regiments, 3 Jungle Infantry Regiments, 1 light infantry regiment.
- 18 cavalry units with 10 cavalry regiments, 4 light cavalry regiments, 1 mounted cavalry regiment, 2 armoured scout squadron, 1 parachute cavalry squadron.
- 14 artillery groups with 8 field artillery groups, 4 armoured artillery groups, 1 mountain artillery group, 1 parachute artillery group, 3 anti-aircraft artillery groups
- 1 Air assault regiment, 2 Jungle Ranger Companies, 2 Mountain ranger companies, 2 commando companies.

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BAHAMAS

Bahamas does not have an army or an air force, its navy composes the entirety of its armed forces. Under the Defence Act, the Royal Bahamas Defence Forces has been mandated to defend the Bahamas, protect its territorial integrity, patrol its water, maintain order in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, and carry out any such duties as determined by the National Security Council. The total active manpower of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force is around 3,100 personnel.
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BOLIVIA

The Bolivian President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Bolivian armed Forces. He transmits his orders through the Minister of Defence and the Head Commander as regards administrative and operational issues, respectively. The Commander-in-Chief of the armed Forces is the highest command, coordination, direction and decision body for operational aspects. The total active manpower of the Bolivian Armed Forces is around 31,500 personnel, including 19,000 conscripts. There is also a Para-military force with 25,000 police officer, 15,000 personnel from anti drug force and 5,000 border guards.
The land forces of the Bolivian army are composed with 23,000 soldiers, including 19,000 conscripts with the following structure:
- HQ: 6 Mil Regions
- Army HQ direct control: 1 armoured battalion, 1 mechanised cavalry regiment, 1 Presidential
Guard infantry regiment, 1 anti-aircraft regiment, 3 Special Forces regiments, 2 aviation company,
- 10 division with 7 cavalry groups (5 horsed, 1 motorised, 1 assault), 3 motorised infantry regiments
2 mechanised infantry regiment, 21 infantry battalions, 6 artillery battalions, 2 airborne battalions, 6 engineer battalions.

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BRAZIL

The President of Brazil is the Commander-in-Chief of the Brazilian armed forces. The National Defence Council, which includes the Vice President, the President of the Chamber and the Senate, and the Minister of Defense, Justice, Foreign Affairs and Planning, advises the President on all issues related to national sovereignty and the defence of the Brazil. The Brazilian Ministry of Defence further coordinate defense policies. The total active manpower of Brazilian armed forces is around 260,000 personnel. There is also a Para military forces with around 243,000 personnel. Conscription is 12 months.
The Land forces of the Brazilian army is around 180,000 soldiers with the structure:
- 1 frontier brigade with 6 army battalions
- 1 Armoured cavalry brigade with 1 artillery battalion, 1 armoured battalion 2 armoured cavalry battalions
- 4 mechanised brigades each with 1 armoured cavalry battalion, 1 artillery battalion, 2 mechanised cavalry battalions
- 3 armoured infantry brigades each with 1 armoured cavalry battalion, 1 artillery battalion, 2 armoured infantry battalions
- 1 Special Forces brigade with 1 Special Forces battalion and 1 Commando battalion
- 26 motorised infantry battalions,
- 1 Light infantry brigade with 3 light infantry battalions, 6 jungle battalions
- 6 medium group’s artillery, 4 groups of self-propelled artillery, 1 air defense battalion, 2 engineer battalions, 2 groups with 9 engineer battalions, 2 helicopter squadrons

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CHILE

The Chilean President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Armed Forces, has the power to remove the top military commanders. The total active manpower of the Chilean Armed Forces is around 70,000 personnel, including 17,000 conscripts. There is also a Para-military force with 41,500 military police. The conscription is 12 months in the army.
The land forces of the Chilean Army are around 38,000 soldiers, including 13,000 conscripts, with the structure:
- 6 Mil Regions, 3 Theatres of Ops (North, Centre, South)
- 6 div; org, composition varies; comprise 25 infantry regiments and 10 reinforced (13 motorised, 1 mechanised, 11 infantry), 10 armoured cavalry regiments, 7 artillery regiments, 7 engineer regiments
- Army troops: 1 aviation brigade, 1 engineer regiment, 1 airborne regiment (1 airborne battalion, 1 Special Forces battalion)

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COLOMBIA

The President of Colombia is the nominal Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, but in practice the Minister of Defense exercises both operational and administrative control over the Army, Navy Air Force and national police. The President has the authority to identify specific portions of the national territory as “operational theatres” for operations by the “Public Force” (Armed Forces and National Police). A Combined Operational Command controls and coordinates the activities of the three armed services and the National Police. The armed forces have a key role in the fight against all terrorism. The total active manpower of Colombian Armed Forces is around 280,000 personnel, and a Paramilitary force with 110,000 national police.
The Land Forces of Colombian army are composed with 220,000 soldiers with the structure:
- 7 divisions

- 17 bde
- 6 mech each with 3 inf, 1 mech cav, 1 arty, 1 engr bn, 2 air-portable each with 2 inf bn, 9 inf (8 with 2 inf bn, 1 with 4 inf bn), 2 arty bn
Army tps
- 9 Mobile Counter Guerrilla Force (bde) (each with1 cdo unit, 4 bn)
- 1 SF bde (4 bn), 1 counter-narcotics bde (3 bn), 1 Border Guard bde, 1 trg bde, 1 army avn ‘bde’ (1 avn, 1 hel bn), 4 high mtn inf bn, 1 anti-terrorism.

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The Armed forces of the Dominican Republic are composed by a total active manpower of 22,300 military personnel. There is also a paramilitary force with 10,000 national police officers. The land forces of the Dominican Republic are composed by a total of around 13,900 soldiers with the structure:
- 5 infantry brigades (20 battalions), 1 armoured battalion, 1 Presidential Guard battalion, 1 artillery group, 1 anti-aircraft group, 1 engineer battalion, 1 armoured reconnaissance squadron.

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ECUADOR

The President of Ecuador is formally the Supreme Commander of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces, but he is not directly involved in their daily activities and he can delegate this function in a situation of national emergency. The National Security Council is the highest body of responsible for national Defence. The Minister of Dense controls the three services through the Joint Command (COMACOM). The total active manpower of the Ecuadorian armed forces is around 50,000 military personnel. There is also a paramilitary force with 6,800 personnel. The conscription is 12 months.
The Ecuadorian land forces are around 40,000 soldiers, plus some 50,000 reservists, with the structure:
- 4 division with 1 army brigade, 1 Special forces brigade, 1 artillery brigade, 1 engineer brigade, 1 aviation brigade,3 Jungle brigades, 5 infantry brigades
- 1 armoured cavalry brigade, 3 armoured reconnaissance squadron, 2 mechanised infantry battalions, 13 infantry battalions, 6 airborne battalions, 1 artillery brigade, 1 group self-propelled artillery, 1 group rocket launcher, 1 group air defense, 3 engineer battalions, 5 aviation battalions.

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GRENADA

The only armed force is the 500 strong Royal Grenada Police Forces. Royal Grenada Police Force iclude also a Special Service Unit. Law enforcement in Grenada is the responsibility of the Royal Grenada Police Force, or RGPF. The RGPF enforces criminal, immigrational, and maritime laws. It is also held responsible for seaport security and fire services. With fifteen police stations and nine hundred staff members, the force responds to over fifteen thousand crimes and incidents per year.
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GUYANA

The President of the Guyana is the Commander-in-Chief of the Guyanese armed forces, and he exercises direct control with no Defence Ministry. Unified structure including the Marine Corps and the Air Corps. The armed forces of Guyana is composed by around 2,000 personnel.
The Land Forces of Guyana army is composed by around 1,500 soldiers with the structure:
- 2 infantry battalions, 1 support battalion, 1 engineer battalion, and 1 artillery company.

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HAITI

The only armed force is the 8,500 strong Haitian National Police Forces. The Haitian National Police is tasked with providing law enforcement and security for Haiti. The force currently numbers more than 8,500 police officers, and is expected to reach 14,000. The force consists of the General and Administrative Services, the Administrative Police, the Judicial Police, the SWAT team, and the Presidential Protection Unit.
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JAMAICA

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF name given for the armed forces of Jamaica) is based upon the British military model with organisation, training, weapons and traditions closely aligned with Commonwealth Realm countries. There is no Minister for defense. The Prime Minister is responsible of Defence Minister. The Jamaican armed (JDF) is responsible for the defence of Jamaica. The total armed forces of Jamaica are around 3,100 personnel. There is also a paramilitary force with 6,000 police officer. There is no conscription.
The Land Forces of Jamaica are composed by a total of 2,800 soldiers, and a reserve battalion with 700 soldiers, with the structure:
- 1 regiment with 3 infantry battalions and 1 support battalion
- 1 engineer battalion, 1 intelligence unit.

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PARAGUAY

The President of Paraguay is the Commander-in-Chief of the Paraguayan armed forces, while within the Government the Defense Minister has the political responsibility for their functioning. The Commander of the Paraguyan armed forces is directly responsible to the President, and is supported by a Joint General staff. The total active manpower is around 17,000 personnel, including 10,000 conscripts. There is also a paramilitary force with 14,000 police officers. The conscription is 12 months.
The Land forces of the Paraguyan army are around 13,000 soldiers and a reserve force with 60,000 soldiers with the structure:
- 6 infantry divisions
- 3 cavalry divisions, 1st with 4 regiments (1 armoured, 1 motorised, 1 mechanised, 1 horse), and the 2 other 2 divisions each have 1 active and 2 cadre regiments.
- 1 artillery command, (2 field artillery groups, 1 AAA group), 1 engineer command (1 combat and 1 construction battalions), 1 signal command battalion.
- 1 Presidential guard with 1 artillery battalion, 1 infantry battalion, 1 military police battalion, 1 light armoured squadron.

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PERU

The total active manpower in the Peruvian armed forces is around 117,000 including 69,000 conscripts. The conscription is 24 months. There is also a para-military forces with around 40,000 police.
The Land Forces of Peruvian Army Forces is around 75,000 soldiers, includes 50,000 conscripts, and a reserve of 188,000 soldiers, with the structure :
Four Military regions which control brigade level operational units.
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Military equipment and vehicle of Peruvian Army of Peru.
 
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SURINAME

All services are part of the Suriname National Armed Forces which is concerned with the defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Suriname against armed, foreign military aggression. The Total manpower of the Surinamese Armed Forces is around 1,970 personnel. There is no conscription.
The Land Forces of the Surinamese Army is around 1,600 soldiers with the structure:
- 1 infantry battalion, 1 support battalion, 1 Special Forces unit (mechanised cavalry unit)

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Forces army comprises four formations: the Regiment (Land Forces), the Coast Guard, the Air Guard, and the Volunteer Defence Army Force. The formations are coordinated by a Joint Defence Army Force HQ. The total active manpower of the Armed Forces of Trinidad & Tobago is around 3,300 personnel. There is also a Para-military force with around 4,000 police officer. No conscription.
The Land Forces of the Trinidad & Tobago army is around 1,869 soldiers with the structure:
- 1 Regiment with 1 light infantry battalion, 1 engineer battalion, 1 support & service battalion.

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URUGUAY

The Armed Forces of Uruguay consist of an army, navy, and air force. These three branches are constitutionally subordinate to the president through the Minister of Defense. The total active manpower of the Uruguayan Armed Forces is around 24,600 personnel. There is no conscription.
The Land Forces of the Uruguayan army is around 16,250 soldiers with the structure:
- 1 armoured cavalry regiment, 2 mechanised cavalry regiments, 2 tanks regiments, 1 horse regiment,5 infantry battalions, 1 armoured infantry battalion, 1 paratroops battalion, 8 mechanised infantry battalion, 1 artillery reserve regiment, 5 artillery groups, 3 engineer battalions, 4 combat engineer battalions, 2 signal battalions.

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VENEZUELA

The President is the Chief-in-Commander of the National Armed Force, and he exercises his authority through the Minister of Defence. The Minister can be either a serving military offer or a civilian, and is responsible for political and administrative matters. The total armed forces are around 82,300 soldiers, included 31,000 conscripts.
The Land Forces of Army is around 34,000 soldiers, including 31,000 conscripts, with the structure :
6 inf div HQ
1 armd bde
1 cav bde
1 lt armd bde
7 inf bde (18 inf, 1 mech inf, 4 fd arty bn)
1 AB bde
2 Ranger bde (1 with 4 bn, 1 with 2 bn)
1 mobile counter guerrilla bde (2 SF, 1 mot inf, 1 Civil Affairs bn)
1 MP bde
1 avn regt
2 engr regt
RESERVES
4 inf
1 Ranger
1 armd,
1 arty bn
2 engr regt

 

Military equipment and vehicle Venezuelan Army
 
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