Eastern Military Command (Brazil)
The Eastern Military Command (Portuguese: Comando Militar do Leste or CML) is one of eight Military Commands of the Brazilian Army. The Eastern Military Command is responsible for the defence of the states Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo. A Parachutist Brigade (the Brigada de Infantaria Pára-quedista) and two Infantry Brigades are assigned to the 1st Army Division, which is the CMLs manoeuvre unit. Two Military Regional Commands are subordinated to the CML for administrative purposes.
| Eastern Military Command | |
|---|---|
| Comando Militar do Leste | |
Emblem of the Eastern Military Command | |
| Active | 1946 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Branch | Brazilian Army |
| Part of | Ministry of Defence |
| Garrison/HQ | Rio de Janeiro |
| Nickname(s) | CML |
| Website | www.cml.eb.mil.br |
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