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Comment: This source suggests he has been charged with some kind of corruption. If so, that needs to be included. S0091 (talk) 21:25, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
Rafael Melara Rivera is a high-ranking officer in the Armed Forces of El Salvador. He is recognized for his leadership in both international and domestic military operations, including serving as the Deputy Commander of the Cuscatlán Battalion during its deployment to Iraq. He is the first Salvadoran officer to be inducted into the U.S. Army War College International Fellows Hall of Fame.
Education
editMelara began his military career in 1981 when he joined the Military Academy General Gerardo Barrios. He graduated in 1983 as a second lieutenant in field artillery.[1] In 2007, Melara attended the U.S. Army War College, where he completed a program designed to train military leaders from around the world.[2]
Career
editIn 2005, Melara was deployed to Iraq as the Deputy Commander of the 5th rotation of the Cuscatlán Battalion, a Salvadoran military contingent that participated in coalition efforts to stabilize the region. His leadership during this period earned him recognition from multinational commanders.[3]
Melara has also been recognized for his efforts in combating organized crime, particularly in Central America. His leadership in multinational operations aimed at curbing transnational crime has been noted in various publications.[3]
In 2014, he became the first Salvadoran officer to be inducted into the U.S. Army War College International Fellows Hall of Fame.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Hall of Fame inducts Maj. Gen. Melara of El Salvador" (PDF). Army War College. February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Salón de la Fama de los Internacionales". U.S. Army War College. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ a b "The Fight Against International Organized Crime Must Be a Regional Effort". Diálogo Americas. May 2014. Retrieved 2024-09-09.