Bolivarian Military University of Venezuela


The Bolivarian Military University of Venezuela is a military university in Caracas, Venezuela, which operates under the Ministry of Defense. It was founded by Decree of the president Hugo Chávez. It is located in Caracas, Venezuela and it provides a four-year program of training for officer cadets.

Organization

The UMBV is a system of Military academies, which offers studies in the different components that make up the armed forces of Venezuela. It is similar to several military academies in the world. It is a system of 5 military schools united in one single unit, also integrated by other schools and institutes recently opened.
The university system is composed of the following academies:
Military Academies
The following are also part of the academy system as affiliates:
Tactical, Technical and Logistical Studies
Strategic Studies
Personnel Training Institutions

The following institutions are also affiliated to the BMUV system:
  • Army NCO School Major General Jose Feliz Ribas
  • Navy Seamen's Training School
  • Air Force NCO School
  • National Guard Formation Schools
  • National Militia NCO School
Research and Development
  • National Center for Military Scientific Development
  • Army Research and Development Center