Chilean Army facts for kids

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The Chilean Army is the main land force of Chile's military. It is part of the Chilean Armed Forces. About 45,000 people serve in the army. Around 12,400 of these are young people who are doing their required military service, called conscripts.

A Modern Army

The Chilean Army is known for being very modern and professional. They work hard to get the best and newest equipment. This helps them stay up-to-date with the latest technology. They also use new ways to train their soldiers and operate effectively.

How the Army Gets its Gear

The Chilean Army gets its military equipment from many different countries around the world. This helps them have a wide range of tools and vehicles for their work.

Images for kids

The official symbol of the Chilean Army
Noncommissioned Officers' School on parade, 19 September 2014
How the Chilean Army was organized in 2014 (click to see larger)
A ceremony celebrating the birthday of Bernardo O'Higgins in 2012
A mounted military band from the Chilean Army in 2011

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