Collection

Overview

The Republic of China Marine Corps (中華民國海軍陸戰隊; pinyin:Zhōnghuá Mínguó Hǎijūn Lùzhàndùi) is the amphibious arm of the Republic of China Navy responsible for amphibious combat, counter-landing and reinforcement of the main island of Taiwan, remote islands, defense of ROCN facilities, and also functions as a rapid reaction force and a strategic reserve.

Organization and Capabilities

Marine Corps Command:Marine Corps Command is subordinate to Navy GHQ, the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the ROC President.

• Brigades (formerly divisions)
  • 66th Marine Brigade(Taipei area)
  • 77th Marine Brigade(Garrison brigade)
  • 99th Marine Brigade(CCK)
• Groups
  • Amphibious Armor Group
  • Amphibious Reconnaissance Group (over half of the 600 troops of this battalion are aboriginal Taiwanese)
  • Beach Logistics Group
  • Communications, Information, and Electronic Warfare Group
• Wuchiu Garrison Command
• Tri-Service Joint Combat Training Base
• Corps HQ Battalion

Amphibious Reconnaissance Group: nicknamed "Frogmen" and regarded as the ROC Military's counterpart to US Navy SEALs