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The Structure of the Argentine Army follows below. As of 2020 the active force of the Argentine Army includes a total of eleven brigades:
In addition to the brigades, there is also a number of specialized formations:
The "regiment" and "group" designators actually denote battalion-sized units ("regiment" being used for infantry and cavalry units and "group" used for artillery units).
Since the restoration of democracy in 1983, the Argentine Army was reduced both in number and budget and became a professional force. Some units were dissolved and other moved, including:
The Deputy Chief of the Army General Staff commands the following organizations and departments of the Argentine Army: [2]
The Army Training and Enlistment Command is responsible for the training and preparation of the operational units of the Argentinian Army.
Córdoba | Campo de Mayo |
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2nd Division | Rapid Deployment Force |
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