Information about Ecuador Military force and army structure.

Ecuador's military power is represented by the Ecuadorian Armed Forces (Fuerzas Armadas del Ecuador). The Ecuadorian Armed Forces are responsible for protecting the territorial integrity and security of Ecuador. The Ecuadorian Armed Forces consist of three main units: the Ecuadorian Land Forces (Ejército Ecuatoriano), the Ecuadorian Navy (Armada del Ecuador) and the Ecuadorian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana). The Ecuadorian Land Forces are responsible for Ecuador's land operations. It is a force with approximately 40,000 personnel. Ground Forces perform a variety of missions, including border security, internal security, emergency response and humanitarian operations. The Ecuadorian Navy is responsible for Ecuador's naval operations. Manages Coast Guard and Navy operations. The Navy performs duties such as protecting the country's maritime borders, ensuring maritime security and preventing illegal maritime activities. The Ecuadorian Air Force is responsible for Ecuador's air operations. The Air Force performs missions such as air defense, air transportation, reconnaissance and intelligence, emergency response, and search and rescue. The Air Force protects Ecuador's airspace and provides support for air operations. The Ecuadorian Armed Forces operate as a trained and equipped unit to ensure the security of the country against domestic and foreign threats. They also take part in international peace missions to protect national interests. Military service is not mandatory in Ecuador, but there is a program that provides voluntary military service. The Ecuadorian Armed Forces operate under the constitution and laws of Ecuador and are subject to civil authority. The head of the military force is the President of Ecuador, and military operations are carried out under civilian control.