Peruvian Naval Infantry
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The Peruvian Naval Infantry (IMAP) (Spanish: Infantería de Marina del Perú) is the marine infantry branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces. Consisting of 4,000 personnel, the branch, which falls under the Pacific Operations General Command, includes an amphibious warfare brigade made up of three battalions, internal security units, two troopships, four landing craft and forty armoured personnel carriers. Since 1982, IMAP detachments have been deployed in counterinsurgency operations in the Ayacucho and Huancavelica departments of Peru.[1]
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Peruvian Naval Infantry | |
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Infantería de Marina del Perú | |
Founded | November 6, 1821; 202 years ago (1821-11-06) |
Countries | Peru |
Type | Naval infantry |
Role | Amphibious warfare Combined Arms Counterinsurgency Expeditionary warfare Jungle warfare |
Size | 4,000 [1] |
Part of | Peruvian Navy |
Motto(s) | Acción y valor (English: Action and valor) |
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