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PDMU

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University Militarized Sports Pentathlon
Pentathlón Deportivo Militarizado Universitario
Shield of the PDMU
ActiveJuly 9, 1938; 86 years ago (1938-07-09)
Country Mexico
Nickname(s)"Penta"
Motto(s)Patria, Honor y Fuerza
(Country, Honor and Strength)
ColorsGrey, Blue and Gold
Mascot(s)Grizzly bear
AnniversariesJuly 9
Commanders
Current
commander
Raúl Hernández Padilla
Notable
commanders
Jorge Jiménez Cantú
Armando León Bejarano
Jorge Gilling Cabrera [es]
Insignia
Infantry
Cavalry
Youth

PDMU or Pentathlón Deportivo Militarizado Universitario (University Militarized Sports Pentathlon), is a youth organization that was created in Mexico in 1938. PDMU pursues "the greatness of the country" by training Mexican boys and girls. The organization's motto is "Patria, honor y fuerza" ('country, honor and strength').

Despite its Mexican-patriotic spirit, PDMU has presence outside of Mexico, among Mexican communities in Portland, Oregon; Chicago, Illinois; and Saint Paul, Minnesota; under the flag of the Pentathlon Deportivo Militarizado Universitario of America United States and Canada. The Canadian unit that was active for some time does not exist anymore, as their existence cannot be verified.

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