The largest military branch, it is organized and trained to plan, execute and conduct the military actions for National Defense in the terrestrial sphere.

[1] It has its roots in the military campaigns of General José Gervasio Artigas within the framework of the Oriental revolution.

[2] The National Army serves as the land-based branch of the Uruguayan Armed Forces.

[1] The National Army is organized into four divisions, with each one grouping a certain number of departments.

[3] The Commander in Chief is the highest ranking officer of the branch, who reports directly to the President of Uruguay, acting with the Minister of National Defense, or in the Council of Ministers.