According to Europe Press, the event in Roquetas de Mar was attended by members of the 2nd Brigade of the King Alfonso XIII Legion, the structure of which can be viewed on the army’s official website. The ceremony was held in an urban area air-conditioned to accommodate registered citizens.
The presence of coaches, accompanists and members of Tercio Don Juan from Austria provided a more technical profile for the event. For the city, it represented a unique mobilization due to the coexistence of supply, security and logistical support units in a civilian environment.
Why did the Corps deploy a larger capacity than usual?
A magnifying device that is invisible to the public
| Parameter | He deserves |
|---|---|
| Cash out of the picture | Nearly double what is in the standard flag pledge according to comparative estimates for similar Army events. |
This boost is no coincidence. According to an analysis by the Congressional Research Service (CRS, 2023), NATO militaries increase their manning at public events when they seek to test mobility, command, and coordination protocols in crowded spaces. Spanish military sources tend to repeat these schemes with local modifications.
An initiative aimed at social cohesion
- In Pentagon studies (Office of People Analytics, 2024), “citizen outreach” actions increase motivation toward voluntary reserve by 12 to 18 percent.
Regional implications and value to the military
For Almería, the effect is twofold: it reinforces the presence of one of its most emblematic units and displays an artistic and operational image that goes beyond mere ceremonial. For the army, King Alfonso XIII’s brigade has a real environment in which to adjust logistics, mobility, and public perception. A balance that, according to leaders consulted in the RAND Corporation (2022) studies, affects the future availability of individuals and the social acceptability of more complex tasks.