Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela
| Bolivarian Militia | |
|---|---|
| Milicia Nacional Bolivariana de Venezuela | |
Coat of Arms of the National Militia since 2011 | |
| Founded | April 13, 2009 |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Allegiance | President of Venezuela |
| Branch | Paramilitary Militia |
| Type | Light infantry and military reserve |
| Role | Home defense, security of government facilities, reserve force of the Armed Forces |
| Size | Over 3.2 million militia personnel |
| Part of | National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela under the Ministry of People's Power for Defense |
| Garrison/HQ | Caracas |
| Patron | Our Lady the Divine Sheperdess |
| Motto(s) | Donde el Pueblo puede (Where the people can) |
| Colors | Black, White and Red |
| Anniversaries | April 13, National Militia Day |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding General of the National Militia | Major General Javier José Marcano Tábata |
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| Flag | |
The Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela is a militia branch of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela. Its headquarters is at the National Military Museum, Fort Montana, Caracas. The Commanding General of the National Militia is Major General Javier José Marcano Tábata, as of August 2024. The National Militia celebrates its anniversary every April 13 yearly.