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The 3rd Division (Spanish: Tercera division del ejercito nacional de Colombia) is a Colombian National Army division based in the city of Cali consisting on three brigades; The 3rd Brigade based in Cali, the 8th Brigade based in Armenia, and the 29th Brigade, also supported by the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group.

Units

Structure of the 3rd Division of the Colombian National Army.

3rd Brigade

• 3rd Cavalry Battalion
• 7th Infantry Battalion
• 8th Infantry Battalion
• 9th Infantry Battalion
• 3rd Mountain Infantry Battalion
• 3rd Counterinsurgency Battalion
• 3rd Artillery Battalion
• 3rd Engeneer Battalion
• 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion
• 3rd Military Police Battalion

Special Forces

• Valle Gaula Group

8th Brigade

• 22nd Infantry Battalion
• 23rd Infantry Battalion
• 8th Counter Insurgency Battalion
• 8th Artillery Battalion
• 8th Engineer Battalion
• 8th Engeneer Battalion
• 8th Combat Service Support Battalion

Special Forces

• Risaralda Gaula Group

29th Brigade

• 4th Mountain Infantry Battalion

Support

• 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group

External links

• (Spanish) 3rd Division of the Colombian National Army

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