Background
Filho, Waldir Silva was born on December 6, 1960 in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil.
Filho, Waldir Silva was born on December 6, 1960 in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil.
Student, Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras, Brazil, 1985. Student, Escola Aperfeicoamento Oficias, Brazil, 1993. Student, United States Army Armor School, 1995.
Commissioned officer Brazilian Army Cavalry, 1985, advanced through grades to major, 1998. Platoon leader, company Commander 1st Regimento de Cavalaria, Ponta Porã, Brazil, 1986-1992. Helicopter pilot, flight instructor Centro de Instrucao de Aviacao do Exerito, Taubate, Brazil, 1992-1996.
Tank company Commander 1st Regimento de Carros de Combate, Rio de Janeiro, 1996. Executive officer, instructor Centro de Instrução de Blindados, Brazil, since 1997.
Active Brazilian Baptist Convention, 1975.
Son of Waldir and Nilza (Moreira) Silva. D. Regina Lucia Allemand Mancebo, September 6, 1986. 1 child, Pedro A.M.