The Units of Battle Hugo Chávez (UBCh) is a collection of organizations with multiple members of PSUV involved that has both military and political characteristics.
[1] The UBCh originated as a group to defend the Bolivarian Revolution and support PSUV through electoral processes in Venezuela.
[2] On 16 February, Nicolas Maduro confirmed that President of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, was to oversee the deployment of PSUV throughout the country for "peace efforts" during the protests.
[2] The UBCh have vehicles, radios and resources to respond to any call made by the Venezuelan government.
[1] According to Elías Jaua, a leader of the PSUV, members of the UBCh must study the Chavista doctrine, must be responsible for mobilization, political action, including using propaganda about achievements of the Bolivarian Revolution, take place in government projects for communities and to combat "enemies" of the Bolivarian Revolution "in all fields".