'Boletín Tierra' Newspaper Reports

martes 12 de noviembre de 2024

The Support Contingent for Iraq is successfully evaluated in Almería before departing to the operational area

The Iraq Support Contingent (A/I) XXI, composed of personnel from the Melilla Regulars Group No. 52 for the Protection Unit (UFP) and personnel from the other units of the Melilla General Command for the National Support Element (NSE), has successfully completed the final evaluation and integration exercise (INTEVAL) in Almería, held between October 18th and 24th, prior to its deployment to the operational area.

miércoles 6 de noviembre de 2024

The eFP XVI contingent completes the 'Integration and Evaluation Exercise' for its mission in Latvia

The "San Gregorio" Training Center (Zaragoza) served as the setting for the "Integration and Evaluation Exercise" (EINTEVAL), conducted from October 20th to 31st, where the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) XVI contingent was evaluated and certified.

jueves 31 de octubre de 2024

The 'Málaga' Tank Battalion conducts an exercise framed within the TIER-2 concept

The "Málaga" Tank Battalion conducted a TIER-2 beta exercise from October 11th to 19th at the "San Gregorio" Training Center (Zaragoza).

lunes 28 de octubre de 2024

Exercise `Toro 2024´

Numerous units of the Army are still carrying out the “Toro 2024” exercise, which began on October 16th and will last until October 30th. This annual exercise is the main general training exercise for the Army.

lunes 14 de octubre de 2024

A patrol from the 'Galicia' Brigade VII participates in the 'Cambrian Patrol' 2024 exercise

Ten service members from the "Galicia" Brigade VII participated in the 65th international "Cambrian Patrol" exercise from October 3rd to 10th, held in Wales (United Kingdom), where they achieved the "Silver" category, highlighting their strong performance.

lunes 7 de octubre de 2024

Spanish military personnel participate in the international exercise 'Toxic Aggressor' using real chemical warfare agents

Personnel from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Regiment (CBRN) "Valencia" No. 1 participated, along with members of the "King Alfonso XIII" II Brigade of the Legion, the Military School of CBRN Defense, and the Military Emergency Unit, in the "Toxic Aggressor" exercise, held from September 16th to 27th at the Centar ABHO (CBRN Centre) facilities in Krusevac, Serbia.

jueves 3 de octubre de 2024

Spanish military participation in exercise 'Silver Arrow'

The "Guzmán el Bueno" X Brigade participated with two OCT teams (observers and controllers) in Exercise "Silver Arrow," conducted from September 17th to 25th at the Adazi Military Base (Latvia), as part of the Latvian Army's "Namejs 2024" exercise, which began on September 3rd and ends on October 8th.

lunes 23 de septiembre de 2024

Closing of the 20th War Correspondents Conference of the Army

The 20th War Correspondents Conference was closed, on September 20th, in a ceremony held at the School of Warfare and Leadership (EGLET) in Madrid, presided over by the Second Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Alejandro Escámez, and attended by 27 communication professionals who in the course of the event have received the diplomas accrediting their participation in this edition.

martes 17 de septiembre de 2024

The 20th War Correspondents Conference has been Inaugurated

The 20th War Correspondents Conference of the Army began on September 16th with an opening ceremony held at the School of Warfare and Leadership (EGLET) in Madrid, presided over by its director, General Carlos J. Frías. This edition stands out for its high level of participation, with a total of 27 communication professionals taking part.

jueves 12 de septiembre de 2024

Official Visit of the General Commander of the Peruvian Army

The Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army (JEME), General of the Army Amador Enseñat, received his Peruvian counterpart, General Commander César A. Briceño, during the official visit he made to Spain. The visit began with a meeting between the JEME and the Peruvian General at the Buenavista Palace, headquarters of the Spanish Army (Madrid), on the morning of September 9th, where the Peruvian officer was accompanied by a delegation from his Army.

viernes 6 de septiembre de 2024

VII Army, Enterprise, and Innovation (2E+I) Force 35 Forum: 'Integrating New Capabilities', in Toledo

The Spanish Army is already preparing the VII edition of the 2E+I Forum (Army, Industry, and Universities). This year’s edition will be titled “Integrating New Capabilities” and will take place on October 2nd and 3rd at the Army Museum and the 'Alijares' Firing and Maneuver Range (both in Toledo).

viernes 30 de agosto de 2024

The Chief of the Army Staff participates in the 10th European CHODs Forum

The Chief of the Spanish Army Staff (JEME), General Amador Enseñat y Berea, represented Spain at the 10th Forum of European Army Chiefs of Staff, held in Dresden (Germany) from August 27th to 29th.

martes 20 de agosto de 2024

The Minister of Defense visits NATO's Rapid Deployable Headquarters

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, accompanied by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Amador Enseñat y Berea, visited NATO's Rapid Deployable Headquarters (NRDC-ESP) in Bétera (Valencia) on August 16th.

viernes 5 de julio de 2024

The 'Ángel Guardián' exercise ends

The Military Police Battalion (BPM) I of the High Availability Terrestrial Headquarters organized and conducted the exercise "Ángel Guardián," developed in Bétera and Marines from June 23rd to 28th.

lunes 1 de julio de 2024

The exercise "Lone Paratrooper" concludes, led by the 'Almogávares' VI Brigade of Paratroopers

The "Almogávares" VI Brigade of Paratroopers (BRIPAC) organized, once again, the exercise "Lone Paratrooper," at the air base of La Virgen del Camino, in León. Around 160 soldiers - 120 nationals and 40 foreigners - participated in these maneuvers, between June 17th and 28th, with the aim of improving instruction in parachute jumps in the mode of manual opening.

jueves 30 de mayo de 2024

The 'King Alfonso XIII' Brigade experiments with a distributed Tactical Command Post

Within the Brigade 2035 concept, the Combat Brigade has two Tactical Command Posts of identical capabilities that alternate in the conduct of operations and a Rear Support Command Post for backup and monitoring.

lunes 27 de mayo de 2024

Official visit of the Chief of Staff of the Army to the United States

The Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), Army General Amador Enseñat, made an official visit to the United States, between May 15th and 23rd, in which he met with different officials of the US Army, and with which cooperation and exchange of knowledge with our US allies were strengthened.

viernes 17 de mayo de 2024

Outstanding performance of the Spanish Army in the Swift Response 2024 Exercise.

The Spanish Army successfully concludes its participation in the Swift Response 24 exercise, which is part of the series of exercises Steadfast Defender 24, with the completion of the withdrawal of the participating units scheduled for May 24th.

viernes 3 de mayo de 2024

The Chief of Staff of the Canary Islands Command participates in the forum 'African Land Forces Summit 2024'

The forum "African Land Forces Summit" (ALFS) this year was attended by the Chief of Staff of the Canary Islands Command, General Luis Cortés, on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Army.

martes 30 de abril de 2024

The I/1 CBRN Battalion is trained in chemical and radiological reconnaissance

The CBRN Defense Battalion I/1 carried out the exercise "Bernardo de Gálvez 24," in the Training Center (CENAD) "Chinchilla," in Albacete. During the exercise it continued to experiment with a multifunctional operational organization, combining in units of section and company entity, CBRN reconnaissance and decontamination capabilities.

lunes 15 de abril de 2024

The Army begins its deployment to Poland for the 'Steadfast Defender' exercise

On April 12th, the Army began its deployment to Poland, where it is participating, between April and May, in the Saber Strike and Switf Response exercises, of the Steadfast Defender series, the most important NATO exercise in European territory, in which more than 20 member countries and partners of the Atlantic Alliance are going to participate.

lunes 25 de marzo de 2024

Carried out in Madrid the 'Workshop 23' Force 35: Anti-aircraft Defense at low and very low altitude

The head of the Army Logistics Support Command (MALE), Lieutenant General García y García de las Hijas, inaugurated, on March 20th, at the "Capitán Guiloche" barracks (Madrid), the "Workshop 23" Force 35: Anti-aircraft Defense at low and very low altitude, which was attended by the second chief of the Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Escámez Fernández.

martes 19 de marzo de 2024

The X Brigade applies the concept of Command Posts 'Force 35' during the 'Égida' exercise

The "Guzmán el Bueno" X Brigade implemented the new conception of the articulation and composition of command posts in a combat brigade defined in the "Concepts of Transformation of Force 35," during the conduct of the "Strong Commitment" operation.

miércoles 13 de marzo de 2024

The NATO Rapid Deployment Headquarters of Bétera begins its deployment in Slovakia

A first group of soldiers from the NATO Rapid Deployment Headquarters in Bétera (Valencia) began their deployment in Slovakia on March 12th, to materialize the leadership as a framework nation of the Warfighting Corps (WFC) contemplated in the operational plans of the Alliance, as part of the coordination element of the Army Corps Headquarters offered by Spain.

lunes 11 de marzo de 2024

Spain, host country of the 46th Asset Tracking Working Group meeting of NATO

The facilities of the "Gran Capitán" logistics residence in Cordoba have hosted the meeting of the 46th Asset Tracking Working Group (ASTWG) of NATO, held during the first week of March.

miércoles 6 de marzo de 2024

The 'Guzmán el Bueno' Brigade participates in the 'Steadfast Defender' exercise

The commander of the "Guzmán el Bueno" Brigade X (BRI), General Fernando Ruiz, attended the official visit day of the "Steadfast Defender" (STDE) exercise, held on March 5th in Korzeniewo, Poland. Precisely, Brigade X is the unit with the largest representation of personnel and assets in the current execution phase of STDE, known as "Polish Dragon"

martes 27 de febrero de 2024

The Legion Brigade successfully completes Exercise 'Minerva I/24'

The "Rey Alfonso XIII" II Legion Brigade successfully completed Exercise "Minerva I/24", held between February 19th and 22nd, at the San Gregorio Training Center (CENAD), in Zaragoza.

lunes 26 de febrero de 2024

The Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME) participates in the XXXVI Conference of American Armies

The Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), Army General Amador Enseñat, participated in the XXXVI Conference of American Armies (CAA), which took place between February 18th and 22nd at the Heroic Military College of Mexico, located in the territorial demarcation of Tlalpan (Mexico City).

miércoles 21 de febrero de 2024

French and Spanish legionnaries train in urban combat in France

More than 400 French and Spanish legionnaires carried out urban combat exercises, from January 28th to February 9th, at the Training Center for Urban Areas located in the French town of Sissonne, an international reference center in Europe for training in this type of operations.

martes 13 de febrero de 2024

The Minister of Defense visits the Spanish contingent deployed in Iraq

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, travelled on February 7th to the Headquarters of the NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) at Base Union III.

jueves 8 de febrero de 2024

Official visit of the Chief of Staff of the Army to France

The Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), Army General Amador Enseñat, made an official visit to France on February 5th and 6th.

jueves 8 de febrero de 2024

The future generals and admirals visit different units of the Army

The components of the 25th Refresher Course for the Performance of the Duties of General Officer (CADCOG), which is being developed from January 15th to March 8th, at the Higher School of the Armed Forces.

viernes 2 de febrero de 2024

Specialist Corps celebrates its patron saint, St. Juan Bosco

The Specialist Corps has celebrated the festivity of its patron, Saint Juan Bosco, with numerous commemorative events held in different locations across the Spanish geography.

viernes 26 de enero de 2024

The Army participates in the 'International Armoured Vehicles Conference'

A delegation of the Directorate of Acquisitions (DIAD) of the Army Logistics Support Command (MALE), headed by its director, General José R. Pérez, travelled to London, between January 22nd and 25th, to participate in the "International Armoured Vehicles Conference" (IAV), which took place in the town of Twickenham, southwest of Greater London.

miércoles 24 de enero de 2024

A new Deployable Biological Laboratory enters service in the Army

The Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Regiment (CBRN) "Valencia" No. 1, in Paterna (Valencia), already has a Deployable Biological Laboratory.

lunes 22 de enero de 2024

The Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff of the Army visit the units of the 'Camposoto' barracks

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, visited on January 19th the Troop Training Center (CEFOT) No. 2 in its facilities in the "Camposoto" barracks of San Fernando (Cadiz).

miércoles 17 de enero de 2024

The Brigade 'Guzmán el Bueno' X collaborates with the food bank 'Medina Azahara'

The Brigade "Guzmán el Bueno" X collaborates again this year with the food bank association "Mediana Azahara" of Cordoba in "The great collection" of food, a solidarity initiative aimed at assisting and improving the living conditions of vulnerable communities in the surroundings of the Andalusian province.

viernes 12 de enero de 2024

The Army and the Navy sign a collaboration agreement in the field of maintenance

The Army and the Navy carried out the signing of the collaboration agreement at the Army Logistics Support Command (MALE) facilities, located in the "Buenavista Palace" barracks (Madrid), Headquarters of the Army, on January 10th.

jueves 2 de noviembre de 2023

The NATO Rapid Deployment Headquarters Exercise 'Valiant Lynx 23' has been completed

The Chief of Defense Staff (JEMAD), Admiral General Teodoro E. López Calderón, among other Spanish military authorities and other countries of the Atlantic Alliance, attended on October 27th, at the "General Almirante" base in Marines (Valencia), the completion of the exercise "Valiant Lynx 23," carried out by the NATO Rapid Deployment Headquarters (HQ NRDC-ESP).

lunes 25 de septiembre de 2023

Army CBRN Units Participate in the 'Toxic Aggressor 23' exercise

Personnel of the Nuclear, Bacteriological and Chemical Defense Regiment (NBC) "Valencia" No. 1, of the Health Group No. 1 -with a CBRN casualty decontamination station-, Regiment of Bridge Builders and Specialties of Engineers No. 11 -EOD teams (explosive ordnance disposal) - and Headquarters I and II Battalions -CBN companies- carried out the "Toxic Aggressor 23" exercise, developed from September 9th to 23rd at the CBRN Center (Center for Nuclear-Biological-Chemical Defense) of Krusevac (Serbia).

lunes 11 de septiembre de 2023

Main planning meeting of 'Strong Cohesion 23-II' exercise

The Headquarters of the Army's Land Force (Seville) was the scene, during September 5th and 6th, of the Main Planning Conference of the "Strong Cohesion II" exercise in order to coordinate the details of the execution of the exercise, as well as the deployment and redeployment phase of the contingent.

jueves 15 de junio de 2023

The 7th "Galicia" Brigade deploys within the framework of NATO Readiness Initiative

A total of 700 soldiers belonging to the 7th "Galicia" Brigade (BRI) carried out the Beta I/23 exercise, within the framework of NATO Readiness Initiative (NRI), carried out from June 5th to 11th, at the facilities of "San Gregorio," Training Center (CENAD) in Zaragoza.

jueves 15 de junio de 2023

The Chief of Staff of the Army presides over the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the General Military Archive of Segovia

The Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), Army General Amador Enseñat y Berea, presided over the central event of the 125th Anniversary of the creation of the General Military Archive of Segovia (AMGS), held on June 14th, in the Hall of Kings of the Alcázar of Segovia.

martes 6 de junio de 2023

Their Majesties the Kings preside over the celebration of the Day of the Armed Forces 2023 in Granada

Granada hosted the traditional Day of the Armed Forces (DIFAS) parade, celebrated on June 3rd, with the participation of more than 3,000 soldiers.

viernes 2 de junio de 2023

Three soldiers help a motorcycler seriously injured in a traffic accident

Three members of the 1st Intelligence Regiment, based in Valencia, assisted a motorcycler who had been seriously injured in a traffic accident that occurred between a vehicle and a motorcycle on May 30th, on the Paseo de la Alameda in the Valencian capital.

viernes 2 de junio de 2023

Awarding of diplomas of the Combat Casualties Treatment Course to 30 Ukrainian soldiers

A total of 30 Ukrainian soldiers received the diplomas of the 3rd Course on the Treatment of Casualties in Combat, in an event chaired by the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, and which took place on May 29, in the Assembly Hall of the Toledo Infantry Academy, where this course was taught, within the framework of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Support of Ukraine (EUMAN UA).

jueves 1 de junio de 2023

A team from the Special Operations Group "Valencia" III assists a traffic accident victim

Military personnel from the Special Operations Group "Valencia" III were on their way back on May 19, when they witnessed a traffic accident following the completion of the 2023 GOE Mobility exercise, between the Chinchilla Training Center (Albacete) and the "Alférez Rojas Navarrete" barracks (Alicante).

martes 9 de mayo de 2023

The 7th 'Galicia' Brigade and 'The Rifles' Regiment participate in the 'Iberian Sun 23'

The I/29 "Zamora" Battalion of the 7th "Galicia" Brigade carried out the “Iberian Sun 23” exercise, developed between April 22nd and May 2nd, at “Renedo-Cabezón” Exercise and Firing Range (Valladolid).

viernes 5 de mayo de 2023

The 10th Brigade passes the evaluation for the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force

Between April 24th and 28th, “Cerro Muriano” exercise and firing range (Cordoba) hosted the evaluation exercise for the preparation for combat of the Armored/Mechanized Tactical Group with which Spain contributes to the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) of NATO in 2024, composed by the 10th “Guzmán del Bueno” Brigade, as generating base unit.

martes 18 de abril de 2023

Soldier Pareja wins the “Spartan Race Munich” in his category and wins bronze in the general one

Soldier Pareja, of the 31st “Asturias” Infantry Regiment, of the 12th “Guadarrama” Brigade, was proclaimed champion of the “Spartan Race Munich” in his age group, and he obtained the bronze medal in the general category of this race, held on April 15th in the German city.

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