The Colombian military has been at war for decades. Unlike
many of its Latin American neighbors, its focus has been -- and
remains -- internal. Rather than orienting its forces and
doctrine to combat possible invasions across its borders, the
Colombian military has fought against a well-armed armed
insurgency.
Although its human rights record has been repeatedly challenged
over the years, it remains a largely professional and efficient
fighting force.
The primary focus of the US Embassy's Defense Attach� Office (DAO) was to serve as the ambassador's experts in all things military and to continually assess the readiness and capabilities of the Colombian military. As the Assistant Air Attach� assigned to Colombia my primary emphasis was the Colombian Air Force, (since I was a US Air Force officer) and the management of the DAO's C-12 flying program. The C-12 is the military version of the Super King Air.
During my many visits to military units throughout the country, I was nearly always impressed with the spirit and professionalism of the members of the Colombian military with whom I met.
In Delta 7, you will read about many actual units of the Colombian military. Check out the links below to learn more.
Ministry of Defense
Services
-
Army -
Navy
-
Air Force
-
National Police
