Ejército de Chile

The Chilean Army (Ejército de Chile) is Chile’s national military institution, with a history spanning 216 years. Its mission is to preserve peace, safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and protect the population and institutions from external threats. It also serves as an instrument of Chile’s foreign policy and maintains a presence across the country and in international and Antarctic settings.

The Army’s work is supported by military schools, academies, health and welfare services, research bodies, and cultural institutions. Its education network includes the Military School, the Non-Commissioned Officers’ School, the War Academy, and the Military Polytechnic Academy. The institution also offers pathways to join through military service, reserve participation, and civilian employment.

Public-facing services include online procedures, service certificates, supplier and contractor registration, procurement information, and channels for suggestions, complaints, and workplace misconduct reports. The Army also makes sports facilities available to the community and provides information about its finances, uniforms, and public hearings. Its headquarters are in Santiago, Chile.