Pacific Naval Force
Mexican Navy's presence in the Pacific Ocean / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Mexican Navy. Not to be confused with Pacific Fleet, Pacific Squadron or Pacific Station.
The Pacific Naval Force (Spanish: Fuerza Naval del Pacífico) is the Mexican Navy's presence in the Pacific Ocean. Its headquarters is in Manzanillo, Colima. The Pacific Naval Force was created in the same date as its Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea counterpart on February 11, 1972. The Surface ships are the main components of The Naval Force and is the means to secure and to operate sea control in strategic areas. Main objectives of the Naval force is to Defend the sovereignty and integrity of Mexico from sea, protect vital naval installations, protect human life and maintain marine traffic and maintain the rule of law in national waters.
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Pacific Naval Force | |
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Fuerza Naval del Pacífico | |
Active | February 11, 1972 – present |
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Role | Maritime Security, Search and Rescue, Coastal Defense |
Size | 20,000 |
Garrison/HQ | Manzanillo, Colima |
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Current commander | Admiral Carlos Ortega Muñiz |
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