The Colombian Naval Infantry and also referred to as Colombian Marines (Spanish: InfanterÃa de Marina Colombiana) is the marine force of the Colombian National Armada. The 24,000-member Colombian Marine Infantry is organized into a single division with four brigades (one amphibious assault brigade and three riverine brigade), each with several battalions plus numerous small security units.
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