Madeira Operational CommandGovernment

The Madeira Operational Command (Comando Operacional da Madeira) is a joint operational command of the Portuguese Armed Forces operating directly under the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. Its mandate is to plan, direct, and execute military operations to ensure the defense and sovereignty of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, as well as coordinate support for civil protection and emergency response. Established by Decree-Law No. 48/93, it unified operational command across Navy, Army, and Air Force units stationed throughout the archipelago.