Services
The Military of Colombia consists of:
- National Army of Colombia (Ejército Nacional de Colombia)
- Colombian National Armada (Armada Nacional de Colombia) - Marines, Navy and Coast Guard attached
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- Colombian Naval Infantry (Infanteria de Marina) - A branch of the Colombian Navy for amphibious operations
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- Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Colombiana)
- National Police of Colombia (Policía Nacional de Colombia)
The Specific Command of San Andres y Providencia was created on March 5, 1983 by the Ministry of Defense of Colombia. The Command is stationed in the islands of San Andres y Providencia which are located in the Caribbean seanortheast of Colombia between 10°49'00N y 16°10'10N and 76°15'00W y 82°00'00W.
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