Republic of China Marine Corps

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Republic of China Marine Corps
Personnel 30,000 (2004 est.)

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.

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ROC Marines during a training exercise
ROC Marines during a training exercise
  • Marine Corps Command (陸戰隊司令部)
Marine Corps Command is subordinate to Navy GHQ, the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the ROC President.
  • Wuciou Garrison (烏坵守備區)
  • 3x brigades
  • 5x groups

The ROC Marine Corps were formed from the former Navy Sentry Corps in December 1914.

During the Cold War, ROCMC units stationed on Kinmen and Matsu are rumored to have engaged in covert operations against PLA forces on the Mainland.

In 2004, the ROCMC redeployed a brigade near the Taipei area to defend against a possible PRC surprise attack.

  • Armored Fighting Vehicles
    • (54) AAV-P7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles
    • CM25(CM21 with one TOW launcher)
  • Small Arms
    • T65K2
    • T91


Military of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Army  • Navy  • Air Force
Military Police  • Marine Corps
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