The Peruvian Army is the branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces tasked with safeguarding the independence, sovereignty and integrity of national territory on land through military force. Additional missions include assistance in safeguarding internal security, conducting disaster relief operations and participating in international peacekeeping operations. It celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Ayacucho (1824) on December 9.
Battle of Arica, July 7, 1880. Painting by Juan Lepiani
Peruvian dragoon guard.
Peruvian Infantry disembarking from Infantry Fighting Vehicles in the Cruz de Hueso Exercise, 2007
Cavalry Regiment of the Chorrillos Military School.
The Peruvian Armed Forces are the military services of Peru, comprising independent Army, Navy and Air Force components. Their primary mission is to safeguard the country's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity against any threat. As a secondary mission they participate in economic and social development as well as in civil defense tasks.
Excerpt of Plan Verde addendum that was created following the election of Alberto Fujimori
Peruvian infantry being transported
Peruvian Navy ceremony, 2016
Peruvian marines in the VRAEM in 2019