Colombian Naval Infantry
The Colombian Naval Infantry, also referred to as Colombian Marines (Spanish: Infantería de Marina Colombiana), is the marine force of the Colombian National Armada. The 53,123-member Colombian Marine Infantry is organized into a single division with four brigades (one amphibious assault brigade and three riverine brigades), each with several battalions plus numerous small security units.
| Colombian Naval Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Infanteria de Marina de Colombia | |
Coat of Arms of the Colombian Naval Infantry | |
| Founded | September 17, 1810 - Foundation of Colombian Armada, March 8, 1940 First official battalions. |
| Country | Colombia |
| Branch | Colombian Navy |
| Type | Marines |
| Role | Amphibious warfare |
| Size | 53,123 (2020) |
| Garrison/HQ | Colombian Ministry of Defense, Coveñas & Cartagena |
| Motto(s) | Voluntas Omnia Superat - Willpower overcomes everything |
| Colors | Scarlet & Blue |
| Anniversaries | January 10 |
| Engagements | Battle of Lake Maracaibo, Thousand Days War (Civil war), War Against Peru, Korean War, Colombian Armed Conflict |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Luis Gomez Vazquez |
| Notable commanders | José Prudencio Padilla |
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| Flag | |
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