EMGFA conducts military operations,
in Portugal and abroad.
EMGFA conducts civil emergency
support missions
The Navy ensures maritime search
and rescue in an area equivalent
to 62 times the national territory.
The Navy is at sea 365 days a year,
24 hours a day.
An army of high readiness
and competence
A credible and
modern army
The air force has F-16s on alert
24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
to defend the airspace
The air force carries out aeromedical transport
and transport of organs for transplantation
throughout the national territory
Honor
Loyalty
Disciplina
Courage
Competence
Comradeship
Solidarity
Excellence
Availability
Sharing
Cooperation
Respect