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Brazilian Armed Forces

Service branches Brazilian Air Force
Brazilian Army
Brazilian Navy
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Minister of DefenseNelson Jobim
Military age19-45 years of age for compulsory military service
ConscriptionCompulsory military service
Available for
military service		Males age 19-49: 45,586,036 (2005 est. The Brazilian Air Force ( Portuguese: Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) is the air branch of the Brazilian armed forces and one of the three national The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military. The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil is the Navy of Brazil and forms part of the Brazilian Armed Forces. The President of Brazil is both the Head of state and Head of government of the Federative Republic of Brazil. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (pronounced /lu'iz i'nasju 'lulɐ da 'siwvɐ/; born October 27, 1945) known simply as Lula, is the thirty-fifth and Nelson Azevedo Jobim is a Brazilian jurist and politician He once served as President of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Tribunal. Conscription (also known as the draft, the call-up or national service) is a general term for involuntary labor demanded by some established authority ), age 15–49
Fit for
military service		Males age 19-49: 33,119,098 (2005 est. ), age 15–49
Reaching military
age annually		Males: 1,785,930 (2005 est. )
Active personnel287,000 (2006) ranked 18th
Reserve personnel1,115,000 (2006)
Expenditures
BudgetUSD $24,4 billion (2008)[1] (ranked 11th)
Percent of GDP2. This is a list of countries sorted by the total number of active troops where the military manpower of a country is measured by the total amount of active troops within the command The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been This is a list of countries by military expenditures using the latest information available 6% (2008)[2]
Industry
Domestic suppliersEmbraer
Avibrás
Mectron
Related articles
HistoryMilitary history of Brazil
RanksMilitary ranks of Brazil

The Brazilian Armed Forces (Portuguese: Forças Armadas Brasileiras) comprise the Brazilian Army, the Brazilian Navy (including the Brazilian Marine Corps and Brazilian Naval Aviation) and the Brazilian Air Force. Embraer -- IPA [ɪ̃ⁿbɾaˈɛɾ] -- the Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial is a diversified Brazilian company which designs develops and manufactures defense products and services The Military history of Brazil comprises centuries of armed actions in the territory encompassing modern Brazil and the role of the Brazilian Armed Forces This article presents the Insignia and Ranks of the Brazilian military. Portuguese ( or língua portuguesa) is a Romance language that originated in what is now Galicia (Spain and northern Portugal. The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military. The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil is the Navy of Brazil and forms part of the Brazilian Armed Forces. The Corps of Naval Fusiliers ( Portuguese: Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais; CFN) is the land combat branch of the Brazilian Navy. The Brazilian Naval Aviation ( Portuguese: Aviação Naval Brasileira; AvN) is the air arm of the Brazilian Navy. The Brazilian Air Force ( Portuguese: Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) is the air branch of the Brazilian armed forces and one of the three national [3]

Contents

Overview

The Armed forces of Brazil comprise the Brazilian Army, the Brazilian Navy, and the Brazilian Air Force. The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military. The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil is the Navy of Brazil and forms part of the Brazilian Armed Forces. The Brazilian Air Force ( Portuguese: Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) is the air branch of the Brazilian armed forces and one of the three national [4] The Military Police (State's Military Police) is described as an ancillary force of the Army. Military police ( MPs) are normally the Police of a Military Organization. [4] Brazilian armed forces are the largest in Latin America. [5][6] All military branches are part of the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry of Defence ( Portuguese: Ministério da Defesa of Brazil, is the civilian cabinet organization responsible for managing the Military [7]

The Brazilian Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Brazilian armed forces. The Brazilian Air Force ( Portuguese: Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) is the air branch of the Brazilian armed forces and one of the three national Força Aérea Brasileira was formed when the air divisions of the Army and Navy were merged into a single military force, initially called "National Air Force". Both air divisions transferred their equipments, installations and personnel to the new armed force. The FAB is the largest air force in Latin America, with about 700 manned aircraft in service, and as of March 23, 2007, had 65,610 personnel on active duty. [8] An additional 7,500 civilian personnel are employed by the Air Force. [9] The Brazilian Navy is responsible for naval operations and for guarding Brazilian territorial waters. The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil is the Navy of Brazil and forms part of the Brazilian Armed Forces. It is the oldest of the Brazilian Armed forces and the largest navy in Latin America,[10] with a 27,307-ton aircraft carrier, the NAeL São Paulo (formerly FS Foch of the French Navy), some American and British-built frigates, a few locally-built corvettes, coastal diesel-electric submarines and many other river and coastal patrol craft. An aircraft carrier is a Warship designed with Background São Paulo is the Flagship of the Brazilian Navy. It replaced the World War II -era carrier ''Minas Gerais'', which Combat History 1977 The French Navy, officially the Marine nationale ( National Navy) and often called La Royale ( The Royal Navy) is the maritime arm For the bird see Frigatebird. A frigate /ˈfrɪgɪt/ is a warship A corvette is a small maneuverable lightly armed Warship, originally smaller than a Frigate and larger than a coastal patrol craft, although many Finally, the Brazilian Army is responsible for land-based military operations, with a strength of approximately 190,000 soldiers. The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military.

The Escola Superior de Guerra (ESG), or Higher War School, located in Rio de Janeiro, is the school where upper ranks, those of colonel and above, study and are selected for promotion if appropriate. Rio de Janeiro ("River of January" ˈhiw dʒi ʒʌˈnejɾu in Brazilian Portuguese, /ˈriːoʊ di ʒəˈnɛroʊ/ in English is the second largest city of Brazil Colonel ( RP ˈkɜnəl GA ˈkɜrnəl is a Military rank of a Commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every country

Service obligation and manpower

The CIA World Factbook reports that the military age is 19-45 years for compulsory military service and the service obligation is for nine to 12 months. The World Factbook ( ISSN; also known as the CIA World Factbook) is an annual publication of the Central Intelligence Agency of the Conscription (also known as the draft, the call-up or national service) is a general term for involuntary labor demanded by some established authority The age for voluntary service is 17-45 years, and an increasing percentage of the ranks are "long-service" volunteer professionals. Brazil's military manpower as of a 2005 estimate is 45,586,036 males age 19-49 and 45,728,704 females age 19-49 available for military service, and 33,119,098 males age 19-49 and 38,079,722 females age 19-49 fit for military service. A 2005 estimate found 1,785,930 males age 18-49 and 1,731,648 females age 19-49 reach military service age annually.

Males in Brazil are required to enlist for serving 12 months (24 months in the air force, 36 in the navy) of military service upon their 18th birthday. However, most enlisted are dismissed, and do not serve at all. Most often, the service is performed in military bases as close as possible to the person's home. The government does not require those planning to attend college or holding a permanent job to serve. There are also several other exemptions to compulsory service, including health reasons.

Women were allowed to serve in the armed forces beginning in early 1980s, when the Brazilian Army became the first army in South America to accept women into career ranks; women serve in the Navy and Air Force only in Women's Reserve Corps. In 2006, the first class of female Air Force pilots graduated.

Insufficient investments

Payments for personnel and pensions absorb most of the Defense budget, limiting the amount of investments in maintenance and new equipment. [11] Between 2001 and 2007 just R$11. 1 billion, roughly US$6. 1 billion, were invested in the military. [11] For 2008, USD $5. 6 billion (of a total Defense budget of USD $24. 4 billion[12]) are expected to be invested in new equipments. [13]

Only 267 or 37% of the Air Force's aircraft are operational, lack of maintenance and spare parts have grounded 452 aircraft. The Brazilian Air Force ( Portuguese: Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) is the air branch of the Brazilian armed forces and one of the three national [14] Compounding this problem is the fact that 60% of the aircraft are 20 years old or older. [11]

The Navy is also facing difficulties. The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil is the Navy of Brazil and forms part of the Brazilian Armed Forces. Not only the Navy has only 21 combat surface ships to patrol more than 7,000 km of coastline but also only 10 of those ships are operational. [11][15] Additionally, most operational ships are plagued with operating restrictions. [16] Of the Navy's 5 submarines, only one is fully operational, two others operate with restrictions and 27 or 46% of the Navy's 58 helicopters are inoperable. The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil is the Navy of Brazil and forms part of the Brazilian Armed Forces. The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil is the Navy of Brazil and forms part of the Brazilian Armed Forces. [11][17][18]

The Army is also facing challenges, 78% of all Army vehicles are 34 years or older and some trucks date from World War II. The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including [11][19] General Enzo Martins Peri added the fact that most of the Army's artillery guns are also from World War II. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including [11][20] Of the Army's 1,437 armored vehicles over 40% are not combat ready and 40% or 2,670 of the Army's vehicles are not operational. The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military. An armoured fighting vehicle ( AFV) is a military Vehicle, protected by armour and armed with Weapons Most AFVs are equipped for driving in rugged The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military. [11] Lastly, the amount of ammunition stock is only 15% of what is recommended. [11]

Troop relocation

Brazil has the necessity to patrol its 15,735 km (9,777 mi) of land borders[21]. Since the 1990's Brazil has been relocating its forces in accordance to this national security requirement. National security is the entire scope of measures undertaken by the Governments of Nation-states in providing assurance of national Sovereignty

Between 2003 and 2008, the 2nd Jungle Infantry Brigade[22], the 3rd Infantry Battalion, the 19th Logistics Battalion, and the 22nd Army Police Platoon were transferred by the Army from the state of Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon region[23]. The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military. Rio de Janeiro ( pron ˈhiu dʒi ʒʌˈnejɾu) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. The North Region of Brazil was the last region to be given importance by the Brazilian government already when it was independent from Portugal. In addition, the 1st and 3rd Combat Cars Regiment were also relocated from the state of Rio de Janeiro to city of Santa Maria in the state of Rio Grande Do Sul[24]. Rio de Janeiro ( pron ˈhiu dʒi ʒʌˈnejɾu) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. Santa Maria is a Municipality in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil. (ʁiu ˈgɾɐ̃de do ˈsuɫ lit "Large River of the South" is the southernmost State of Brazil, and the State with the fourth highest Human Development

Despite those efforts, the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo still concentrate over 49,000 soldiers[25]. Rio de Janeiro ( pron ˈhiu dʒi ʒʌˈnejɾu) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, the second most populous and fourth largest by area in the federation For the Portuguese company see Espírito Santo Financial Group Espírito Santo (is On May 2008, the Navy announced plans to reposition its forces throughout Brazil[26]. International holidays May 1 - Labour Day ( Pakistan) May 1 - Labour Day ( Singapore) The Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil is the Navy of Brazil and forms part of the Brazilian Armed Forces. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld

References

  1. ^ National Congress of Brazil. Brazilian Federal Budget (2008) - Ministry of Defense (Ministério da Defesa).
  2. ^ CIA - The World Factbook. [1]
  3. ^ According to article 144 of the 1988 Brazilian Constitution, the para-military Polícia Militar is constitutionally considered an auxiliary and potential reserve to the federal military forces, though subordinate to the state governors. Because of its troubled political history Brazil has had a number of constitutions They can, however, be compelled to federal service under a statute similar to posse comitatus[2]. Posse comitatus refers to the Common law authority wielded by the County Sheriff to conscript any able-bodied male eighteen or older to assist
  4. ^ a b Brazilian Federal Constitution. Brazilian Government (official text). Retrieved on 2007-05-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. See also: "Brazilian Federal Constitution in English", text translated to English (unofficial). Retrieved on 2007-05-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason.
  5. ^ See List of countries and federations by military expenditures
  6. ^ See List of countries by number of active troops
  7. ^ Ministry of Defence Structure "Defence" Ministério da Defesa. This is a list of countries by military expenditures using the latest information available This is a list of countries sorted by the total number of active troops where the military manpower of a country is measured by the total amount of active troops within the command Accessed June 22, 2007.
  8. ^ :: Sala De Imprensa - Fab ::
  9. ^ Sala de imprensa - FAB em números
  10. ^ El Universal
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Pais Gigante Defesa Pobre", O Dia newspaper, November 10, 2007. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  12. ^ National Congress of Brazil. Brazilian Federal Budget (2008) - Ministry of Defense (Ministério da Defesa).
  13. ^ A South American Arms Race? - TIME
  14. ^ http://ultimosegundo.ig.com.br/brasil/2007/10/18/sinopse_da_imprensa_apenas_37_dos_avioes_da_fab_tem_condicoes_de_uso_diz_saito_1049201.html
  15. ^ http://www.defesa.ufjf.br/fts/CBINFOR.pdf
  16. ^ Marinha tem frota insuficiente para patrulhar a costa Terra - Brasil
  17. ^ http://www.defesa.ufjf.br/fts/CBINFOR.pdf
  18. ^ Marinha tem frota insuficiente para patrulhar a costa Terra - Brasil
  19. ^ Governo do Estado da Paraíba - A União
  20. ^ Governo do Estado da Paraíba - A União
  21. ^ Jornal da Globo
  22. ^ http://www.fazenda.gov.br/resenhaeletronica/MostraMateria.asp?page=&cod=372337
  23. ^ O DIA Online - União cortará tropa do Rio
  24. ^ O DIA Online - União cortará tropa do Rio
  25. ^ O DIA Online - União cortará tropa do Rio
  26. ^ O DIA Online - União cortará tropa do Rio

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