Dominican Army is bolstered with the 7th Infantry Brigade and improved equipment
The Dominican Republic Army is set to activate its 7th Infantry Brigade, augmenting the current six in service.
This recent announcement came from the Army’s deputy commander, Brigadier General Angel Camacho Ubiera.
General Camacho detailed that the upcoming brigade will encompass three battalions and will be stationed in the country’s northeast region.
In addition, he mentioned the reactivation of the Armored Artillery School near the border. Personnel for this center are currently undergoing training.
In equipment updates, General Camacho pointed to the acquisition of 21 4×4 Vamtac S75 armored vehicles from the Spanish firm URO Vehículos Especiales S.A., noting their deployment along the border military units.
Currently, the Dominican Army comprises eight brigades located in various regions, including Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, San Juan de la Maguana, and more.
Also slated for activation is the 1st Military Police Battalion.
The Dominican Army is undergoing a phase of enhancement. Beyond establishing new units and increasing manpower, there’s a focus on equipping the force.
New additions include the aforementioned Vamtac S75 armored vehicles, four anti-riot trucks from Urovesa, several light tactical vehicles, all-terrain motorcycles, and two Bell TH-67A Creek helicopters, gifted by the United States.
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