Republic of China Marine Corps
military unit
The Republic of China Marine Corps (ROCMC; Chinese: 中華民國海軍陸戰隊; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínguó Hǎijūn lù zhàn duì), commonly known as the National Military Marine Corps (Chinese: 國軍海軍陸戰隊; pinyin: Guójūn Hǎijūn lù zhàn duì), is the amphibious arm of the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) responsible for amphibious warfare, counter-landing and reinforcement of the areas under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China (ROC), including the island of Taiwan, Kinmen, and the Matsu Islands, and defense of ROCN facilities, also functioning as a rapid reaction force and a strategic reserve capable of amphibious assaults.
Established in 1947 on mainland China, the ROCMC is considered the most selective branch within the ROC Armed Forces. The ROC Marines have gained much publicity for the "Road to Heaven" phase of one of their training courses which is the final phase of the 10-week long selection program for their special forces, the Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit.
The ROC Marine Corps' official motto is "Forever Loyal" (Chinese: 永遠忠誠; pinyin: Yǒngyuǎn zhōngchéng), the Chinese translation of "Semper Fidelis". The ROC Marines train with the USMC though these are generally classified, unofficial, or with trainees officially considered by either side as "observers."
Organization
The main force of the ROC Marine Corps consists of two Marine Brigades assisted by the Amphibious Vehicle Group, along with the Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit, with the latter being comparable to the USMC Force Reconnaissance. There used to be three brigades, but one of them was reorganized into an air defense guard group in 2013.
Structure
Marine Corps Command (海軍陸戰隊指揮部)
Combat Support Group (戰鬥支援大隊): formed in 2010 with the Logistics Group and the Communications, Information, Electronic Warfare Group. In 2013 the Corps HQ Battalion was added to the Support Group. It provides logistical, engineering, medical, and military band services to the Marine Corps.
Support Squadron (支援中隊), formerly the Corps HQ battalion (隊部營)
Health company (衛生連)
Honor guard company (儀隊連)
Security guard company (警衛連)
Logistics company (輜汽連)
272nd Company of the Marine Corps Military Police (陸戰憲兵第二七二連)
Military band (軍樂隊)
Amphibious Armor Group (登陸戰車大隊): created in 1997 from the 651st Regiment, and currently has four transport, two artillery, and one support squadron.
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