Western Military Command (Brazil)

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Western Military Command
Comando Militar do Oeste
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Active1985;39 years ago (1985)
CountryFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Branch Brazilian Army
Part of 9.ª Região Militar  [ pt ]
Garrison/HQAv. Duque de Caxias, 1628 - Vila Alba, Campo Grande - MS, 79100-400
Decorations Order of Military Merit [1]
Commanders
Current
commander
Gen. Luiz Fernando Estorilho Baganha [2]

The Western Military Command (Portuguese : Comando Militar do Oeste or CMO) is one of the eight Military Commands of the Brazilian Army. The Western Military Command is responsible for the defense of the states Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Structure

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Area of the Comando Militar do Oeste 2017
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Structure of the Comando Militar do Oeste 2017 (click to enlarge)

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References

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