Eastern Military Command (Brazil)

Eastern Military Command
Comando Militar do Leste
Emblem of the Eastern Military Command
Active1946; 78 years ago (1946)
Country Brazil
BranchBrazilian Army
Part ofMinistry of Defence
Garrison/HQRio de Janeiro
Nickname(s)CML
Websitewww.cml.eb.mil.br

The Eastern Military Command (Portuguese: Comando Militar do Leste or CML) is one of eight Military Commands of the Brazilian Army. The Eastern Military Command is responsible for the defense of the states Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo. A Parachutist Brigade (Brigada de Infantaria Paraquedista) and two Infantry Brigades are assigned to the 1st Army Division, which is the maneuver unit of the CML. Two Military Regional Commands are subordinated to the CML for administrative purposes.