The Spanish–Italian Amphibious Battlegroup is one of 18 European Union battlegroups. It is formed by the Spanish–Italian Landing Force (SILF) of the Spanish–Italian Amphibious Force (SIAF ; ). It consists of 1500 Marines with manpower contributed from the participating countries. From January until June 2009, it was on the EU Battlegroup standby roster.
Order of battle
The unit uses a modular organization.
SILF
The primary core of the unit is made up by: the Italian San Marco Marine Brigade. the Spanish Brigada de Infantería de Marina (BRIMAR of the Spanish Marines)
SIAF
It also has attached units from the Italian and Spanish Navies:
Aircraft Carriers: Cavour LHA L-61 Juan Carlos I Giuseppe Garibaldi Landing Ships: L-51 Galicia L-52 Castilla L-9892 San Giorgio L-9893 San Marco L-9894 San Giusto
References
External links
Fuerza Anfibia Hispano Italiana (SIAF) (Spanish Defence Ministry) Forza Anfibia Italo-Spagnola (SIAF) (Italian Defence Ministry)