Brazilian Armed Forces - Organization

Organization

The Armed Forces of Brazil are divided into 3 branches:

  • Brazilian Army
  • Brazilian Navy
  • Brazilian Air Force

The Military Police (state police) alongside the Military Firefighters Corps are described as an auxiliary and reserve force of the Army. All military branches are part of the Ministry of Defence.

The Brazilian Navy which is the oldest of the Brazilian Armed Forces, includes the Brazilian Marine Corps and the Brazilian Naval Aviation. Brazil has the most powerful military of South America, and so are each of its military branches.

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