Military Emergencies Unit
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The Emergency Military Unit (Spanish: Unidad Militar de Emergencias, UME; IPA: [uniˈðað miliˈtaɾ ðe emeɾˈxenθjas]) is a branch of the Spanish Armed Forces responsible for providing disaster relief throughout Spain mainly, and abroad if required. It is the newest branch of the Spanish Armed Forces.
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Emergency Military Unit | |
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Unidad Militar de Emergencias | |
Founded | October 7, 2005; 18 years ago (2005-10-07) |
Country | Spain |
Role | Emergency management |
Size | 3,987 (2008) |
Part of | Spanish Armed Forces |
Headquarters | Torrejón Air Base |
Motto(s) | Perseverando para servir (Persevering to serve) |
Colors | Yellow |
March | "Himno UME" |
Anniversaries | October 7 |
Website | www.mde.es/ume |
Commanders | |
Commander in Chief | King Felipe VI |
Unit Commander | Lt General Luis Manuel Martínez Meijide |
Insignia | |
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Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | Canadair CL-215 |
Utility helicopter | Eurocopter EC135 |
Transport | Eurocopter AS532 Cougar |
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