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1922:, i.e. Unified Action Groups for Personal Liberty, specialising in solving hostage-taking. These are elite units established in 1996 exclusively dedicated to the combating of kidnapping and extortion. They are composed of highly qualified personnel who conduct hostage rescues and dismantling of criminal gangs at the root of crimes which compromise the personal freedom of Colombians. There is an inter-institutional element in GAULA guaranteeing self-checking procedures, trained by staff of the Administrative Security Department, the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI) of the Criminal Investigation Bureau (Fiscalía) and military forces. Currently, the country has 16 GAULA of the Colombian National Army and 2 of the Navy. 2844: 811: 1729: 1721: 2824: 732: 756: 303: 5231: 2854: 108: 2064: 1426: 2834: 968: 3017: 1333: 5053: 1741: 5007: 2491: 2255: 591: 853:. Due to Colombia's challenging geography and the lack of communication between many provinces and cities, the juntas declared themselves sovereign from each other. This fragmentation prevented the proper establishment of a regular army, and it would take nine years before a truly national army would be formed. During this prolonged period of struggling consolidation, the Spanish Crown took advantage of the national disunity, and launched a military campaign in 1816, led by General 5040: 1019: 1525: 2544: 2537: 2530: 2354: 2347: 4789: 4765: 2993: 2593: 2586: 2579: 2572: 2565: 2558: 2551: 2340: 2333: 2326: 2319: 2312: 2305: 2296: 3150: 1096: 2811: 336: 4816: 4826: 1211: 1175:. The first American military missions arrived in the country, and Colombian officials were sent to the United States to perfect their knowledge; as a result of these links a new doctrine was adopted in the military forces. After the war, the army continued to receive assistance from American missions, and officers attended courses in the United States. Political changes in the country starting in 1946 led up to the civil war known as 170: 5027: 4836: 4755: 1027: 3005: 67: 4806: 4745: 1402:, where temperatures range between 85 and 100 degrees F. (29.5–38 degrees C.) throughout the year, with U.S. military instructors also playing a role. The course lasts 73 days and trains Bolivian, Ecuadorean, and Panamanian troops as well as Colombian soldiers; some French and American soldiers are also trained there. The course, founded in 1955, was based on the methodology of the United States Army 957: 1314:, they learned to deploy quickly into rugged guerrilla terrain. Technical equipment was improved drastically with the US providing satellite-guided bomb “kits” to the Colombian army which also made the Colombian army the first military force in South America to utilize these "smart bombs". With the aid of these bombs the army killed more than two dozen FARC commanders, including 1942:. It is part of the Colombian Army and its main mission is to support the army's ground operations. This Unit was created on September 7, 2016, and it is managed by the Colombian Army. Over the years the Army Aviation has grown tremendously as it has become a fundamental part of the defense of the nation's borders and sovereignty. Within the Air Assault Division, a 1911: 1625: 1480: 714:
conduct military operations oriented towards defending the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity (of the nation), and protecting the civilian population, and private and state resources, to contribute in generating an environment of peace, security, and development, that guarantees the
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Soldado Profesional: (SLP) Professional Soldier is one who, after completing mandatory military service, decides to continue in the force by completing a process of military studies at the (ESPRO) School of Professional Soldiers, which upon completion decides to make this his profession. He receives
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Army officer uniforms included a full-dress uniform of blue coat and white trousers for a cold climate; a white full-dress uniform for a hot climate; several different dress uniforms for both hot and cold climates that consisted of some combination of blue and white coat and trousers with piping or
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that plans, directs and executes air combat search, rescue, evacuation, assistance and humanitarian support missions. C-SAR has eight groups distributed throughout the country, in the Mobility and Aviation Maneuver battalions, and two special combat rescue groups in the Tolemaida Fort, in addition,
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and was accompanied by his Honor Guard, which was distinguished from the other Units of the BolĂ­var's Patriot Army by the uniform that they wore, designed by BolĂ­var himself. On September 25 the commander of BolĂ­var's honor guard, Colonel Guillermo Fergusson an Irishman, sacrificed his life to save
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initiative in the late 1990s. Part of the resources provided by this initiative would be directed to the support of the Colombian Army by strengthening its combat and logistics capabilities. This Plan greatly benefited the Colombian Army. During the 1990s with the guerrillas gaining more money than
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was elected President of Colombia with many ambitious plans to reorganize and professionalize the army. The first thing he did was to reduce troop numbers drastically: the army at the time had an estimated 80,000 troops who were poorly equipped, poorly trained, poorly dressed and very malnourished.
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as an inspector of the army. As a consequence of these civil wars over partisan affairs, the chiefs and officers began to be involved in politics. The need to professionalize and retrain the army prompted the creation of a military school, which was created in 1887. In order to reorganize the army,
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had been involved in war and civil war without being able to progress or modernize. Its officers were not well trained or technically skilled. The government addressed this by founding and organizing military schools and colleges, but was hampered by the constant civil wars that financially drained
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led an internal purification in the army that had the support of the other force commanders and the government. This process contributed to improving substantially the problematic relationship the country had previously had with the United States. This was the beginning of the modernization of the
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Honor Guard, the color of this uniform is red and the uniform has 33 gold buttons, 11 buttons on each side. The 33 gold buttons represent the 33 battles that BolĂ­var fought in during his campaigns for South American Independence from Spain and, the 22 cords represent the 22 years that BolĂ­var had
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diplomats, and eventually oversaw the peaceful return of the area to Colombian control. The process generated an interesting historical precedent: for the first time ever, soldiers wore the armband of an international organization (the League of Nations) as they performed peacekeeping duties. The
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helmets. The Chileans reorganized the Colombian Army into Divisions made up of a divisional HQ, 3 Infantry regiments,1 Artillery regiment, and 1 Cavalry regiment each, meanwhile, military engineers were grouped with the Infantry regiments. This military reform allowed the Colombian army to become
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within the FARC itself for one year or more before the operation. The plan involved tricking FARC rebels into handing over the hostages by having Colombian soldiers pose as members of a fictitious non-government organisation that supposedly would fly the captives to a camp to meet rebel leader
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Dragoneante Profesional: (DGP) Professional Dragoon is the highest rank in the hierarchy of the professional soldier, after completing the leadership and command course in operations, it is the support of the command staff, whether officers or non-commissioned officers, it will be employed or
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The PolicĂ­a Militar (PM) are very common where they can be seen guarding closed roads, museums, embassies, government buildings, and airports. In the National Army of Colombia they are assigned to the 37 Military Police Battalions, wearing green uniforms with the military police helmet. These
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As a result of several iterative modernization efforts, the Colombian Army has also created several distinct brigades and special operations groups, whose tasks range widely, from Presidential guard duties, to Rapid Aerial Deployment, to Hostage Rescue, to Anti-narcotics operations, and more.
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It is considered an elite unit of the army, and was one of the key factors that led to FARC losing much of its territorial gains and logistical capabilities. Its greatest accomplishment was on the 23rd September 2010 – during Operation Sodoma – when the FARC's top military commander
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soldiers were Colombian, and the use of the League armbands was primarily a face-saving device to permit the Peruvians to leave without appearing to submit to the Colombians. Nevertheless, the use of these 75 Colombian soldiers as international peacekeepers was an antecedent of
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The rank structure for closely parallels that of the United States military. There are nine officer ranks, ranging from the equivalent of second lieutenant to general. The army has nine enlisted grades, ranging from the equivalent of basic private to command sergeant major.
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Dragoneante regular: (DG) Regular Dragoons are Detached soldiers who, after following special training, obtains command over other soldiers of the same or lower seniority. These Dragooners are generally used as auxiliary support in I/R training and replacement companies.
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doctrine and uniforms since 1886 did the same to the Colombian army as Colombian troops began using Prussian military uniforms and doctrine, which is still present today in the Colombian Military Academy with ceremonial uniforms being of Prussian influence and the use of
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it is divided into four platoons: 'Alpha': jungle and mountain; ‘Bravo’: amphibian or water; 'Charlie': urban, and 'Asbre': support and service. Its emblem that is repeated among the rescue operations community is "Para que otros vivan" (So others may live).
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SimĂłn BolĂ­var from an assassination attempt, in honor of his noble sacrifice the Presidential Guard Band and Corps of Drums which is its own company (the Fergusson Band) was named after him in his honor. The Battalion was re-established in 1927 by President
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and the Gran Colombian Army was called upon to defend the nation's sovereignty. The war lasted into 1829 with a Peruvian naval victory, but the Colombians were victorious on land with the crushing of the Peruvian invasion force at the
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Created on 7 December 1999 as part of a modernization effort of the armed forces during the Pastrana administration, its current function is to carry out pre-emptive offensive operations against insurgents and criminal groups.
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to advise the ministry on how to professionalize the army. This led to the creation of the Colombian Military School in June 1907. The Army was then dramatically reorganized under the guise of the Chilean military mission, the
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The changes provide greater comfort to the troops, while the material used allows even for the application of mosquito repellent to prevent mosquito bites and a high percentage of the concentration of bacteria and odors.
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and an additional rebel also boarded the helicopters. They were then subdued by Colombian forces. Betancourt realised she was being rescued only when she saw her captor naked and blindfolded on the floor of the aircraft.
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fringe on the trousers to indicate branch of service; an olive-drab barracks uniform for a cold climate; a tan gabardine barracks uniform for a hot climate; and tan gabardine service and field uniforms for all climates.
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and forced the Colombian residents to flee. The Peruvian President tried to disassociate himself from these actions, but popular opinion quickly forced him to support the seizure of Leticia. The Colombian government
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to a war of large movements and large attacks where large numbers of guerrillas would combine their forces to capture towns and cities. With the aid received from Plan Colombia, then commander of the armed forces
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unit within the Colombian Army, dedicated to performing high-value target acquisition or elimination, VIP protection, hostage rescue, quick reaction support, and counter assault operations within urban areas.
1569:(Villavicencio) – Its jurisdiction covers the eastern region of Colombia in which there are the departments of Meta, Guaviare, and part of VaupĂ©s. 7th Infantry, 22nd Infantry and 31st Jungle Infantry brigades. 1010:
Also the army lacked professionalism and sense of duty to the country and never acted as a national army, acting instead as militias and armed factions led by Commanders who had their own political agendas.
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Soldado: (SL18) Soldier is a Conscript soldier who performs mandatory military service according to the law. They provide service for 18 months and in the case of high school graduates (SL12) for 12 months
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was successfully killed in action. At present, the Rapid Deployment Force is composed of 4 brigades; FUDRA No.1, FUDRA No.2, FUDRA No.3, and FUDRA No.4, with this latest one having been recently created.
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and other sources have reported on cases of corruption within the military, as well as other scandals. However, the army has taken measures to become a transparent and professional fighting force.
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professionalized and a truly National army was established. The army remained under the influence of the Chilean military mission until the mission left in 1914. Colombia remained neutral during
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The design of camouflage texture, color and design is unique to the Colombian army. It is locally made and its distribution is controlled so that only Colombia's military forces can use it.
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Army enlisted uniforms consisted of an olive-drab dress uniform for a cold climate, a tan flannel dress uniform for a hot climate, and tan barracks and field uniforms for all climates.
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In 1926 the Colombian Government hired another military mission, this time from Switzerland, to reorganize the army again. As a result of this new combined brigades were implemented.
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and repatriated in 1954. Four different Colombian battalions rotated to Korea. Overall, the Colombian Army lost 141 soldiers by death and suffered 556 battle injuries.
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a salary, seniority bonus, family allowance, and retires after 20 years of service. The number in their rank insignia indicating the number of years they have served.
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Since 2006 the National Army of Colombia changed its uniform type from forest (woodland) to a modernized design, featuring a new digital camouflage pattern (pixel).
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The Colombian Army carried out Operation Jaque, a military operation that resulted in the rescue of 15 hostages, including former Colombian presidential candidate
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There are 2 types of camouflage, jungle camouflage that is used by most of the army and the desert camouflage that is used by troops in the department of
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effectively reestablishing Spanish rule in New Granada. With New Granada once again under control of the Spanish, Morillo launched a campaign known as
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assigned as a command replacement executor or Squad commander. The number in their rank insignia indicating the number of years they have served.
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In late 1932 an armed band of Peruvian civilians and soldiers (supposedly acting without Peruvian government approval) took the Amazonian town of
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soldier hosts a Canadian helicopter pilot 1989. The Colombian is wearing the distinctive terracotta-colored beret that is unique to the MFO.
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1000 Colombian troops attacked 200 entrenched Peruvian troops and took control of the sector with the Peruvians abandoning their positions.
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a citywide street riot that almost destroyed all of the city center after infuriated supporters of liberal candidate for the presidency
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army: Colombian soldiers began receiving the training and technology to confront the guerrillas head-on. With the buying of American
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Army to replace it. Throughout its history, the Colombian Army has seen action in several wars and civil conflicts, including the
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are regulated through the following applicable legislation: the Decree-Law 1790 of 2000, Law 1405 of 2010, and Law 1792 of 2016
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The Combat Search and Rescue Company or Compañía de Salvamento y Rescate en Combate (C-SAR) is a specialized unit within the
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The Modern Colombian Army traces its history back to the Army of the Commoners – the revolutionary army made up of peasants,
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With independence gained after the defeat of the Spanish Royalist forces at the Battle of BoyacĂĄ in 1819, the republic of
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As the army component of the AFEAU special forces group, it answers directly to the General Command of the Armed Forces (
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after the war to study new technological advancements in aviation, infantry, cavalry, engineering and training methods.
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by executing many of the leaders of the independence movement – often in public squares – who supported Simón Bolívar's
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T-shirts, landed to pick up the hostages. The hostages were handcuffed and loaded aboard, and the local FARC commander
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in 1819 was the decisive battle that ensured Colombia's independence from Spain and the establishment of Gran Colombia
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Army was consolidated on August 7, 1819, following the defeat of the royalist army under command of Barreiro at the
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spent for fighting for independence. Worn with the uniform is a shako. The second uniform is based on 20th century
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heard about his assassination that same day. The Presidential Guard was called up to protect the life of President
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ever due to controlling large portions of the drug trade, the FARC began changing their tactics and went from
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operations, it carries the distinction of being the most logistically mobile infantry corps in the entire
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This Mi-17 was one of the two helicopters that participated in the Operation it has been given the name:
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Colombian cadets circa 1910 wearing Prussian inspired uniforms introduced by the Chilean military mission
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On July 20 of 1810, following a long period of political instability within the Spanish Crown due to the
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Members of the GAULA, prepare for a demonstration during a ceremony in Sibate, Colombia on Dec. 6, 2007.
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on 1 August 1951. It was engaged in battle during Operation Nomadic, for which the battalion received a
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Colombian army personnel wear a number of different uniforms for both cold and hot weather as follows:
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Military policeman standing guard near one of the entrances to the Centro Internacional Tequendama.
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The Battalion uses 2 dress uniforms, the honor guard wears a 19th-century uniform that was used by
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During the latter part of the 1930s, Colombia began buying more German war material and the German
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The tables below display the rank structures and rank insignias for the Colombian Army personnel.
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Extense information about Colombian Armed Forces. Colombia Seguridad y Defensa, Pagina no oficial
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helicopters came to the landing area in Guaviare, where one, carrying Colombian agents wearing
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in September 1939, Colombia, in accordance with its international policy, declared itself a
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riots of April 9, 1948. The army then became involved in the restoration of public order.
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helmet is worn, the Presidential Guard band and Corps of Drums also uses this uniform.
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and the security detail for the President and his family in his official residence the
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which had devastated the country economically and morally. The ministry of war hired a
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were allowed to wear feathered crowns and golden jewels, unlike the common man in the
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battalions also man the Army's different regional military bands and corps of drums.
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helmet became the standard-issue helmet for all Colombian troops until the 1950s.
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to reassert the authority of the Spanish Empire over its previous holdings. The
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The National Army of Colombia main standard-issue assault rifle had been the
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for their army, the main grenade in the National Army of Colombia is the
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but did watch how the conflict progressed and sent military attachés to
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The modern Colombian Army has its roots in the Army of the Commoners (
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in 1967. Since 1980 it has supplied one battalion ('COLBATT') to the
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One of the more demanding courses run by the Colombian Army is the
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Colombian Army official website (available in spanish and english)
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The Colombian Army is presently at war with leftist rebels of the
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Honor Guard, when he returned to BogotĂĄ in 1814 he stayed in the
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Image of modern camouflage currently worn by the Colombian army.
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of the National Army of Colombia and produced under license by
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UNFFMM pĂĄgina no oficial de las Fuerzas Militares de Colombia
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RGE 4-20.1: Reglamento de Uniformes, Insignias y Distinciones
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Historia de los Uniformes Militares de Colombia 1810 - 1998
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The Making of Modern Colombia: A Nation in Spite of Itself
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Arms and Services Capacitation and Specialization Courses
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Army Aviation Division with 135 helicopters and aircraft.
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Colombian Army Divisions are static Regional Commands
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Congreso de la RepĂșblica de Colombia (28 July 2010).
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Urban Counter-Terrorism Special Forces Group - Alpha
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Valle del Cauca Deputies hostage crisis (2002–2009)
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Grupos de AcciĂłn Unificada por la Libertad Personal
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