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Barreiro,
Portugal

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The Portuguese Marine Corps is the special operations force of the Portuguese Navy. The Corps is specialised in amphibious warfare, coastal reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, guerrilla warfare, raids, maritime interdiction and boarding operations. It is an elite light infantry force, operating as a rapid-reaction force.HistoryThe Portuguese Marines have their direct origin in the oldest permanent military unit of Portugal, the Regiment of the Navy of the Crown of Portugal, created in 1618. However, since 1585, specialized troops existed to provide artillery and riflemen in the Portuguese warships. The Regiment of the Navy was soon considered an elite unit. As the King of Portugal did not have a royal guard, this Regiment was also used in the role of bodyguard of the Monarchs.In 18th century, a second regiment of naval infantry was created. In 1791, a Regiment of Naval Artillery was added to the force.In 1797, in the reign of Queen Maria I, all the regiments of the Navy were merged and integrated into the new Royal Brigade of the Navy, which included three divisions: Fusiliers, Artillerymen and Artificers . In 1807, the Brigade was reorganized, going to be made of three battalions, all of them of Artillerymen.

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