page_title: Chilean Navy
section_title: Chilean Marines
hierarchical_section_title: Chilean Navy / Chilean Marines
caption_attribution_description: English: Chilean Special Forces simulates Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) aboard the Chilean M-class frigate Blanco Encalada (FF 15), during exercise PANAMAX 2006. Civil, naval and air forces from 18 countries have gathered in Panama to conduct the multi-national training event for the defense of the Panama Canal. PANAMAX 2006 is multinational training exercise tailored to the defense of the Panama Canal, involving civil and military forces from the region.
context_page_description: The Chilean Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the Chilean Armed Forces. It is under the Ministry of National Defense. Its headquarters is at Edificio Armada de Chile, Valparaiso.
context_section_description: The Chilean Marines or (Infanteria de Marina de Chile) are the land/amphibious attack force of the Chilean Navy. The 5,000 man force combines special training and tactics with state-of-the-art equipment.
caption: Chilean Navy special forces sailors seen here using the MP5N.
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