The intervention of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces in support of catastrophes and human rights

Abstract

As prescribed in Article 328 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and in Article No. 29 of the Organic Law of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces, the Military Components are complemented by the Bolivarian Militia, which is a special body of reservists organized by the Venezuelan State, made up of the Military Reserve and the Territorial Militia destined to complement the Bolivarian National Armed Forces in the Comprehensive Defense of the Nation and guarantee its independence and sovereignty. The Strategic Operational Command, the Military Components, the Bolivarian Militia and the Military Regions, administratively depend on the Ministry of Popular Power for Defense. These components are: Bolivarian National Army, Bolivarian National Navy, Bolivarian National Military Aviation, Bolivarian National Guard. Its fundamental mission is to guarantee the independence and sovereignty of the nation and ensure the integrity of the geographical space, through military defense, cooperation in the maintenance of internal order and active participation in national development. Its functions include: supporting the different levels and branches of the Public Power in the execution of tasks related to the social, political, cultural, geographical, environmental, economic spheres and in civil protection operations in disaster situations within the framework of the plans corresponding. Participate and cooperate in search, rescue and salvage activities in accordance with the law and in execution of the treaties validly signed and ratified by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The meteorological function is carried out for the purposes of security and defense of the Nation, as well as the consolidation and operation of its network. Provide support to communities in the event of disasters, public calamities or other similar events. Promotes and participates in policies and plans related to geography, cartography, hydrography, navigation and aerospace development, which involve security, military defense and integral development of the Nation. Participates in operations originating as a consequence of states of emergency, which are decreed in accordance with the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Constitutional Law of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces.