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

摘要

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.