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National Navy of Uruguay | |
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Armada Nacional del Uruguay | |
Founded | 15 November 1817 |
Country | Uruguay |
Branch | Navy |
Role | "The National Navy, as an integral member of the Armed Forces, shares its mission to defend the Constitution and the laws of the state, its territorial integrity and the exercise of its authority and maritime police, in order to contribute to the defense of the honor, independence and peace of the Republic."[1] |
Size | abt. 5,700 personnel |
Garrison/HQ | Rambla 25 de Agosto de 1825, Montevideo |
Motto(s) | Llegar, Luchar, Vencer Siempre "To arrive. To fight. To win. Always." |
Anniversaries | 15 November: Navy Day |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Adm. Jorge Wilson Menéndez[2] |
Insignia | |
Naval Jack | |
Aircraft flown | |
Helicopter | HC.2-Mk 2, MBB Bo-105M |
Patrol | Beech 200T, BAe Jetstream T2 |
Trainer | T-34C |
The National Navy of Uruguay (Spanish: Armada Nacional del Uruguay) is a branch of the Armed Forces of Uruguay under the direction of the Ministry of National Defense and the commander in chief of the Navy (Comandante en Jefe de la Armada or COMAR).