Hispano–Italian Amphibious Battle Group

The Spanish–Italian Amphibious Force (SIAF) is one of 18 European Union battle groups. It consists of 1500 Marines with manpower contributed from the participating countries.

Order of battle

The unit uses a modular organization. The primary core of the unit is made up by the Spanish Brigada de Infantería de Marina (BRIMAR of the Spanish Marines) and the Italian San Marco Regiment. It also has attached units from the Spanish and Italian Navies:

• Aircraft Carriers:
  • L-61 Juan Carlos I
  • Cavour

• Landing Ships:
  • L-51 Galicia
  • L-52 Castilla
  • L-41 Hernán Cortés
  • L-42 Pizarro
  • L-9892 San Giorgio
  • L-9893 San Marco
  • L-9894 San Giusto

External links

• Fuerza Anfibia Hispano Italiana (SIAF) (Spanish)