The National Army of Uruguay () is the land force branch of the Armed Forces of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. The largest military branch, it is organized and trained to plan, execute and conduct the military actions for National Defense in the terrestrial sphere. It has its roots in the military campaigns of General José Gervasio Artigas within the framework of the Oriental revolution.
The National Army serves as the land-based branch of the Uruguayan Armed Forces. In accordance with Decree-Law 15,688, its mission is to contribute to guaranteeing external and internal national security, within the framework of the mission of the Armed Forces.
According to Law No. 9,943 of July 27, 1940, the National Army of Uruguay is composed as follows:
Active Army, which includes:
Mobile Reserve: made up of citizens aged 31 to 45, and citizens aged 18 to 30 with children under their care. It is intended to reinforce the aforementioned forces, support complementary services of the Active Army, or ensure the occupation of the rear zone.
Territorial Reserve: composed of citizens aged 46 to 60, to be mobilized with the purpose of ensuring the operation of essential services for the country's livelihood and for the military forces, or to form garrison troops outside the operational zone.
The National Army is organized into four divisions, with each one grouping a certain number of departments. The Commander in Chief is the highest ranking officer of the branch, who reports directly to the President of Uruguay, acting with the Minister of National Defense, or in the Council of Ministers.
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