Spanish Marine Infantry
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The Marine Infantry (Spanish: Infantería de Marina) is the naval infantry branch of the Spanish Navy responsible for conducting amphibious warfare. Fully integrated into the Spanish Navy's structure, the branch's history dates back to 1537 when Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor formed the Compañías Viejas del Mar de Nápoles, making it the oldest marine unit in existence.
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Infantería de Marina | |
Founded | 27 February 1537 (487 years, 1 month) |
Country | Spain |
Allegiance | King of Spain |
Type | Naval infantry |
Role | Amphibious warfare |
Size | 5,700 Marines[1] |
Part of | Spanish Navy |
Garrison/HQ | San Fernando, Cádiz |
Motto(s) | "Per Terra et Mare" ("By Land and Sea!") "Brave by land and sea" ("¡Valientes por tierra y por mar!") |
March | Marcha heroica de la Infantería de Marina |
Anniversaries | 27 February |
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Current commander | Divisional General Rafael Roldán Tudela [es] |
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