The Brazilian Submarine Force Command (ComForS; Portuguese: Comando da Força de Submarinos), is the submarine force of the Brazilian Navy. The ComForS is one of the oldest commands of the Brazilian Armed Forces.[1]
| Brazilian Submarine Force Command | |
|---|---|
| Comando da Força de Submarinos | |
 The seal of the ComForS | |
| Active | since 17 July 1914[1] |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Branch |  Brazilian Navy |
| Type | Submarines |
| Part of | Brazilian Navy |
| Engagements | World War I World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President of the Republic Lula da Silva |
| Chief of Staff of the Navy | Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Rear Admiral Humberto Carmo |
Mission
editThe force's command mission is to ensure the readiness of subordinate means, establish rules and procedures and exercise operational control of submarines at sea and of diving activities in the Brazilian Navy, in order to contribute to the effectiveness of the employment of subordinate naval resources in the application of naval power.[2]
History
editThe idea of a new weapon for naval warfare was developed in the late 19th century. The first plans to submarine forces was created by the first lieutenant Felinto Perry in his works published in periodicals at the time, were reason for reflection and wide discussion, arousing public interest and motivating the senior naval administration. At that time, Perry highlighted the value of the submarine in the defense of the sovereignty of the state: "I hope to see the operation of this unquestionably powerful weapon in your Navy, a very important factor in defense of maritime borders.”[1]
In 1904, the minister of Naval Affairs, admiral Julio César de Noronha, included three submersibles in the naval construction program. The epilogue of the submersible acquisition campaign for the Brazilian Navy and the beginning of the history of this new category of ships came to fruition in 1911, when the minister of the Navy, vice admiral Joaquim Marques Baptista de Leão, created a naval commission in La Spezia, to supervise the construction of three Italian Foca-class submarines ordered by the government. The first submarine of Brazil called F-1 was launched on 11 December 1913.[3] The ComForS was created in 1914 starting the submarine era in Brazil.[1]
New base
editIn 2020, the Navy inaugurated the Madeira Island Submarine Base,[4] with the objective of anchor the new Scorpénes, as well the future Brazilian nuclear submarine fleet. The facility is also the base for other Navy boats, such as the Type 209 submarines, for modernization and inspections.[4] In July 2021, the Navy officially transferred the ComForS to the base.[5]
Future nuclear fleet
editFrom 2018, the Navy through the ICN, begin the construction of the first Brazilian nuclear submarine, Álvaro Alberto.[6][7][8]
Current fleet
editCurrent submarine and rescue fleet:
| Class | Origin | Displacement | Type | Boat | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupi | Brazil Germany |
1,440 tonnes 1,580 tonnes |
Conventional submarine | Tupi (S30) Tikuna (S34) |
|
| Riachuelo | Brazil France |
1,900 tonnes | Riachuelo (S40) Humaitá (S41) Tonelero (S42) |
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| — | Spain | 5,700 tonnes | Submarine rescue | Guillobel (K120) | _(52036649320).jpg)
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Comando da Força de Submarinos completa 107 anos". Poder Naval. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ "COMANDO DA FORÇA DE SUBMARINOS". Brazilian Navy. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Submarino F1". Poder Naval. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Marinha inaugura Base de Submarinos da Ilha da Madeira no dia em que o Comando da Força de Submarinos completa 106 anos". Brazilian Navy (in Portuguese). 20 September 2020.
- ^ "Comando da Força de Submarinos é transferido para o Complexo Naval de Itaguaí". Defesa Aerea e Naval (in Portuguese). 15 July 2021.
- ^ "O Prosub e o submarino nuclear brasileiro SN-BR" (in Portuguese). Poder Naval. 20 February 2018.
- ^ "Brazilian Navy - Marinha do Brasil - Modernization". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Programa Nuclear da Marinha" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 August 2019.
External links
edit- ComForS website (in Portuguese only)
- Brazilian Navy website (in Portuguese only)