Mexican Navy is one of the two independent armed forces of Mexico.
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13 Facts About Mexican Navy
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The commander of the Mexican Navy is the Secretary of the Mexican Navy, who is both a cabinet minister and a career naval officer.
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Mexican Navy's stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for external defense, and to help with internal order".
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Mexican Navy has its origins in the creation of the Ministry of War in 1821.
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Mexican Navy has participated in many naval battles to protect and defend Mexico's interests.
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Mexican Navy is divided into three main services designated as "forces":.
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In 2008, the Mexican Navy created its new search and rescue system, allocated in strategic ports at Pacific and Gulf of Mexico ports, to provide assistance to any ships which are in jeopardy or at risk due to mechanical failure, weather conditions or life risk to the crew.
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Mexican Navy offers several options for graduate studies in their educational institutions:.
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The Mexican Navy has a reputation for being well-run and well-organized.
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Mexican Navy depends upon their naval shipyards for construction and repairs of their ships.
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The Mexican Navy was developing the software to direct the missile to its target.
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In 2009, the Mexican Navy began operating a batch of new MPQ-64 Sentinel radars in the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico.
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Mexican Navy includes 60 smaller patrol boats and 32 auxiliary ships.
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