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The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (Spanish: Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana - FANB) of Venezuela are controlled by the Commander-in-Chief (the President) and the Minister of Defense. In addition to the army , navy , and air force there is also a national guard and national militia primarily focused on internal security.
The Bolivarian Army of Venezuela (Spanish: Ejército Bolivariano), is the land arm of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela. [2] Also known as Bolivarian Army (Ejército Bolivariano, EB), its role is to be responsible for land-based operations against external or internal threats that may put the sovereignty of the nation at risk.
The Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela, is a militia branch of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela. Its headquarters is at the National Military Museum, Fort Montana, Caracas. The Commanding General of the National Militia is Major General Javier José Marcano Tábata, [3] as of August 2024. The National Militia celebrates its ...
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López rejected the call and said Monday that the Bolivarian National Armed Forces of Venezuela (FANB) would recognize Maduro as president.
Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela (Spanish: Aviación Militar Bolivariana), is a professional armed body designed to defend Venezuela's sovereignty and airspace. It is a service component of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela.
Also used by the commandos of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB). France: FAMAS F1: 5.56×45mm NATO: Used in limited numbers by the special forces brigade. China: QBZ-97 [15] 5.56×45mm NATO: Battle rifle Belgium: FN FAL: 7.62×51mm NATO: Machine gun Belgium: FN Minimi: 5.56×45mm NATO Belgium: FN MAG: 7.62×51mm NATO United States: M60: 7.62 ...
The Venezuelan Navy was born as a coastal defense force during the beginning of the Venezuelan War of Independence.In May 1810, Commander Lino de Clemente, a veteran officer of the Spanish Navy who joined the April 1810 coup against the colonial government, was appointed the first Minister of Defense of the republic and began the long building of the armed forces including the formation of the ...
The Strategic Operations Command of Venezuela was founded by the late President Hugo Chávez on 26 September 2005, replacing the Unified Command of the National Armed Forces (CUFAN). [1] Its mandate is to be the operational command for any operations that can be conducted by the National Armed Forces.