Special Forces from 19 countries gather for the opening day ceremony to officially kick off this year’s Fuerzas Comando ‘19 competition in Chile. The ceremony began with the Chilean armed forces marching in and then some words from the delegates. This competition is an annual multinational special forces competition sponsored by U.S. southern command and executed by Special Operations Comand South, hosted this year by the “Ejercito de Chile and Estado Mayor Conjunto”
…Chilean Prime Minister of Defense,Aalberto Espina o. “ayuda a la interoperabilidad de las fuerzas especiales de nuestros paises a saber como trabajar en equipo”
This exercise provides a unique opportunity to exchange experiences and gain new knowledge...
Competitors continue to endure the mentally and physically challenging tests during today’s team event consisting of loading onto a Cougar helicopter followed by helocast, combat swim, foot march and the employment of marksmanship abilities. Fuerzas Comando is an annual multinational Special Operations Forces skills competition sponsored by U.S. Southern Command and executed by Special Operations Command South, hosted this year by the Ejercito de Chile and Estado Mayor Conjunto, Chile. (Army photo by Spc. Agustin Montanez/Released)
