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Revision as of 01:47, 16 March 2021
Black Division | |
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División Negro | |
Active | 24 June 1934 – present (89 years, 313 days) |
Country | Creeperopolis |
Allegiance | Creeperopolis |
Branch | Creeperian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Elite forces |
Size | ~5,000 |
Part of | 1st Creeperian Army |
Garrison/HQ | San Salvador, Creeperopolis |
Nickname(s) | Los'Negros |
Motto(s) | "Sin retirada, luchando hasta la'muerte." ("Without retreat, fighting until death.") |
Colors | Black Gold White
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March | Great Romerist Soldier |
Mascot(s) | Golden Eagle |
Equipment | See Creeperian Army equipment |
Engagements | See Engagements |
Commanders | |
Lieutenant Generals | Gustavo Gutiérrez Gúzman (Creeperopolis) Martín Elvira Abasto (Lyoa) |
Insignia | |
Flag | |
Emblem | |
Standard |
The Black Division (Creeperian Spanish: División Negro), officially designated as the 1st Infantry Division – Black Division (Creeperian Spanish: 1º División Infantería – División Negro), and formerly designated as 1st Creeperian Division of Elite Soldiers (Creeperian Spanish: 1º División Creeperiano de Soldados Élite, is a military division of the 1st Creeperian Army which is composed of the elite soldiers of the entire Creeperian Army. Founded on 24 June 1934, the division has engaged in several battles and operations throughout the Creeperian Conflicts.
The division is composed of around 5,000 men, the smallest division of the entire Creeperian Army. The soldiers of the Black Division are handpicked by the Generals of the 36 Creeperian Armies and approved by the Field Marshals of the 9 Creeperian Army Corps. Training is intensive and discipline is of the utmost importance. Soldiers serve for periods of four years and can apply to continue service for another period of four years until the age of 40. All former soldiers of the Black Division are given pensions for their service.
The Black Division is considered the most famous and decorated Creeperian division. It has engaged in more battles and operations than any other Creeperian division. It one of the few active divisions to have engaged in combat in foreign nations, being mobilized in El Salvador, Lyoa, Sequoyah, and the State of the Church.
Contents
Background
Operational history
Creeperian Civil War
Inter-war period
Mara War to present
Command
Commander in Creeperopolis
Portrait | Commander in Creeperopolis (Birth–Death) |
Term of office & mandate Duration in years and days | ||
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1 | Agustín Muñoz Grandes (1895–1945) |
24 June 1934 |
17 September 1945 | |
11 years and 85 days | ||||
2 | Milans Bosch Ussía (1899–1964) |
17 September 1945 |
17 September 1955 | |
10 years and 0 days | ||||
3 | Miguel Guitarte Irigaray (1912–1983) |
17 September 1955 |
1 March 1974 | |
18 years and 165 days | ||||
4 | Emilio Rodríguez Guiar (1935–) |
1 March 1974 |
16 October 1999 | |
25 years and 229 days | ||||
6 | Mariano Sánchez Covisa (1955–) |
16 October 1999 |
22 December 2012 | |
13 years and 67 days | ||||
5 | 80px | Gustavo Gutiérrez Gúzman (1973–) |
22 December 2012 |
Incumbent |
11 years and 132 days |
Commander in Lyoa
Portrait | Commander in Lyoa (Birth–Death) |
Term of office & mandate Duration in years and days | ||
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1 | Martín Elvira Abasto (1972–) |
25 March 2020 |
Incumbent | |
4 years and 38 days |
Enlisted life
Order of battle
- 1st Infantry Division – Black Division (~5,000)
- 1st Infantry Battalion – Battalion of San Romero (~2,500)
- 1st Infantry Regiment – The Eagles (~1,250)
- 2nd Infantry Regiment – The Condors (~1,250)
- 2nd Infantry Battalion – Battalion of San Alfonso (~2,500)
- 3rd Infantry Regiment – Pelayo Regiment (~1,250)
- 4th Infantry Regiment – Atlácatl Regiment (~1,250)
- 1st Infantry Battalion – Battalion of San Romero (~2,500)
Engagements
Insignia
Music
Great Romerist Soldier
Creeperian Spanish | Translated |
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PRIMERA ESTROFA
SEGUNDA ESTROFA
TERCERA ESTROFA
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FIRST VERSE
SECOND VERSE
THIRD VERSE
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Awards and decorations
In popular culture
- 24 June is celebrated as a day of honoring those who serve and have served in the division since its establishment in 1934.