Northeastern Military Command (Brazil)

The Northeastern Military Command (Comando Militar do Nordeste or CMNE) is one of the eight Military Commands of the Brazilian Army. The Northeastern Military Command is responsible for the defense of the states Bahia, Sergipe, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Ceará, Piauí, and Maranhão. Three Military Regional Commands are subordinated to the CMNE for administrative purposes.