Argentine Army

Argentine Army is the land force branch of the Ministry of Defense (Argentina), with its origins dating back to the Spanish American wars of independence and the May Revolution led by José de San Martín, Manuel Belgrano, and Mariano Moreno. The army has played a significant role in the country's history, including the Cisplatine War against the Empire of Brazil and the Conquest of the Desert led by Julio Argentino Roca. The army has also been involved in international conflicts, such as the Falklands War against the United Kingdom, and has participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions, including the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. The army is also involved in domestic security operations, such as the 1970s Argentine guerrilla war against the Montoneros and the People's Revolutionary Army (Argentina).

● History

The Argentine Army has a long and complex history, with its roots in the Spanish Empire and the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. The army played a key role in the Argentine War of Independence led by José de San Martín, who is considered the National Hero of Argentina. The army also fought in the Paraguayan War against Paraguay, and the Chaco War against Bolivia. The army has been involved in several coup d'états, including the 1930 Argentine coup led by José Félix Uriburu and the 1976 Argentine coup led by Jorge Videla. The army has also been involved in international conflicts, such as the Falklands War against the United Kingdom, and has participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions, including the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. The army has also worked with other countries, such as the United States Army and the Brazilian Army, on joint training exercises, such as the Cruzex exercise.

● Organization

The Argentine Army is organized into several branches, including the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and Engineering. The army is also divided into several corps, including the I Corps (Argentina) and the II Corps (Argentina). The army has several divisions, including the 1st Armored Division (Argentina) and the 2nd Infantry Division (Argentina). The army is also composed of several regiments, including the Regiment of Patricians and the Regiment of Mounted Grenadiers. The army is led by the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Army, who is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the army. The army is also advised by the National Defense Council (Argentina), which is composed of the President of Argentina, the Minister of Defense (Argentina), and the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Army. The army works closely with other branches of the military, such as the Argentine Navy and the Argentine Air Force, on joint operations, such as the Operation Alfil.

● Equipment

The Argentine Army is equipped with a variety of tanks, including the M4 Sherman and the SK-105 Kürassier. The army also operates several types of infantry fighting vehicles, including the M113 armored personnel carrier and the TAM (tank). The army's artillery includes the M109 howitzer and the Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon. The army also operates several types of small arms, including the FN FAL and the IMI Galil. The army has also acquired several types of unmanned aerial vehicles, including the IAI Heron and the Lipán M3. The army has worked with several countries, including the United States, Israel, and France, to acquire new equipment, such as the AMX-13 and the Panhard AML. The army has also developed its own equipment, such as the TAM (tank) and the Pucará.

● Ranks

The Argentine Army has a hierarchical rank structure, with several officer ranks, including Second Lieutenant, Lieutenant, and Captain. The army also has several non-commissioned officer ranks, including Sergeant and Staff Sergeant. The army's highest rank is General of the Army (Argentina), which is held by the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Army. The army also has several warrant officer ranks, including Warrant Officer and Master Warrant Officer. The army's rank structure is similar to that of other countries, such as the United States Army and the British Army. The army has also established several military decorations, including the Order of the Liberator General San Martín and the Order of May.

● Operations

The Argentine Army has been involved in several operations, including the Falklands War against the United Kingdom and the Gulf War as part of the Coalition of the Gulf War. The army has also participated in several United Nations peacekeeping missions, including the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. The army has also worked with other countries, such as the United States Army and the Brazilian Army, on joint training exercises, such as the Cruzex exercise. The army has also been involved in domestic security operations, such as the 1970s Argentine guerrilla war against the Montoneros and the People's Revolutionary Army (Argentina). The army has also provided humanitarian assistance, such as during the 2010 Copiapó mining accident and the 2014 South American floods. The army works closely with other branches of the military, such as the Argentine Navy and the Argentine Air Force, on joint operations, such as the Operation Alfil. The army has also worked with other countries, such as Chile and Uruguay, on joint operations, such as the Operation Cruz del Sur.

Category:Military of Argentina