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Marine Corps / Infantería de Marina

The Marine Corps Command, based at Puerto Belgrano, has subordinate multipurpose forces that were recently reorganized and that are in process of modernization.

The Marine Corps either has incorporated individual equipment and ordnance to operate in any type of environment, or is close to doing so. It is provided with short and medium range anti-tank material and the support material (guns) required for artillery fire support, particularly suited to amphibious and coast operations. In addition to its communications equipment it is incorporating resources that meet C3 I2 requirements. It also has the ground displacement resources required for amphibious operations.

The Marine Corps Command is formed by:

• The Surface Fleet Marine Corps Force, based at Baterías. It carries out amphibious tasks and is integrated by:
  • The Marine Corps Battalion No. 2.
  • The Command and Logistical Support Battalion
  • The Amphibious Vehicle Battalion
  • The Campaign Artillery Battalion No. 1
  • The Air Defense Battalion
  • The Group of Amphibious Commandos
• The Southern Marine Corps Force, based at the cities of Río Gallegos and Río Grande, which operates in cold areas and on the particular terrain of that region. Its function is to contribute to sea control. It is formed by:
  • The Marine Corps Battalion No. 4
  • The Marine Corps Battalion No. 5
  • The Río Gallegos Naval Detachment
  • The Río Grande Naval Detachment
• Marine Corps Battalion No. 3 will be based at Zárate, to perform fluvial and coast operations.
• The Baterías Marine Corps Base, which provides logistical support to the Fleet Marine Corps Force and to the Marine Corps Battalion No. 3.