The Chilean army had about 1,300 dead and 400 injured.
In addition there is a regiment of the Chilean army and a high security prison.
The Chilean army had 3,107 men dead or wounded, equivalent to 13% of its personnel.
They informed of their border exercises to Chilean army and authorities.
"The character of the Chilean Army continues being the same," he said.
The Chilean Army receives military equipment from many countries of the world.
The regular Chilean Army was well equipped, with 2,694 soldiers.
It was the 14th anniversary of his becoming commander of the Chilean army.
The song has also become traditional by the highly prussianized Chilean Army.