The Chilean Army, Its History, Organization, Regional Environment and Challenges Over the Next 25 Years

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to inform the reader about the Chilean Army, its history, organization, regional environment and challenges over the next 25 years. First, this paper quickly reviews the history of the Chilean Army, since its creation in 1603, to establish its historical context and role in the defense of Chile's fatherland and national security matters. Second, it describes the mission, organization, deployment and size of the Chilean Army, and also describes the Chilean armed forced budgetary process. Third, it describes the regional environment, the actual situation and challenges of the Chilean neighbors, (Argentina, Bolivia and Peru) in order to try to put the past threats in the 21st Century perspective. It also places the United States in this regional environment and the things that both countries can do to face the future challenges. Fourth, it identifies its future challenges and determines somethings to do for the next 25 years. Finally, it draws some conclusions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2002
Accession Number
ADA404545

Entities

People

  • Sergio Larrain

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geography
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.