Military Emergencies Unit
The Emergency Military Unit (Spanish: Unidad Militar de Emergencias, UME; IPA: [uniˈðað miliˈtaɾ ðe emeɾˈxenθjas]) is a branch of the Spanish Armed Forces responsible for providing disaster relief throughout Spain mainly, and abroad if required. It is the newest branch of the Spanish Armed Forces.
| Emergency Military Unit | |
|---|---|
| Unidad Militar de Emergencias | |
| Founded | October 7, 2005 |
| Country | Spain |
| Role | Emergency management |
| Size | 3,987 (2008) |
| Part of | Spanish Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Torrejón Air Base |
| Motto(s) | Perseverando para servir (Persevering to serve) |
| Colors | Yellow |
| March | "Himno UME" |
| Anniversaries | October 7 |
| Website | www.mde.es/ume |
| Commanders | |
| Commander in Chief | King Felipe VI |
| Unit Commander | Lt General Luis Manuel Martínez Meijide |
| Insignia | |
| Guidon | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | Canadair CL-215 |
| Utility helicopter | Eurocopter EC135 |
| Transport | Eurocopter AS532 Cougar |
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