Pacific Naval Force


The Pacific Naval Force 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.

Organization

The Naval Force is divided into 4 Naval Regions, 10 Naval Zones, and 6 Naval Sectors :

Destroyer Flotilla

  • *
  • *
  • Bravo class
  • * ARM Bravo
  • *ARM ''Galeana''

    Auxiliary Ship Flotilla

  • Panuco class
  • * ARM Manzanillo
  • Papaloapan class
  • * ARM Papaloapan
  • * ARM ''Usumacinta''

    Ship Embarked Helicopter Squadron

  • AS555 AF Fennec

    Amphibious Reaction Force

Naval Infantry Units

  • Command and General Staff
  • 2nd Marine Amphibious Infantry Battalion
  • *1st Amphibious Assault Vehicle Company
  • 4th Marine Amphibious Infantry Battalion
  • 2nd Amphibious Assault Vehicle Company
  • 2nd Amphibious Comando Battalion
  • 3rd Amphibious Assault Vehicle Company
  • Amphibious Vehicle Reconnaissance Company
  • 2nd Support Battalion

    Naval Air Squadron

  • Antonov An-32

    Special Forces Group

  • Special Forces Unit
  • *Command and Command Group
  • *Support Group
  • Transport Unit
  • *Mil Mi-8
  • Patrol Interceptor Group