Syrian Marines

Syrian Marines
فوج مغاوير البحر
Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr
Syrian Marines emblem
Active2016–2017 (Ba'athist Era)
2025–present (current)
Country Ba'athist Syria (2016-2017)
Syria (2025-Present)
AllegianceSyrian Arab Republic
TypeMarine
SizeRegiment
Part of Republican Guard (2016-2017)
Syrian Navy (2025-Present)
Garrison/HQLatakia Governorate
Engagements
Insignia
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The Syrian Marines (Arabic: فوج مغاوير البحر, romanized: Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr, lit. 'Sea Commandos Regiment') is a naval infantry unit part of the Syrian Navy and was formerly part Syrian Republican Guard based in the Latakia Governorate. It was a significant participant in Syrian government operations and offensives during the Syrian Civil War in 2016 and 2017.

History

In February 2016, the Syrian Marines participated in a Latakia offensive alongside Syrian government forces.

In March 2016, a large number of Syrian Marine convoys were deployed to the Battle of Palmyra from northern Latakia.

On 25 November 2016, several units of the SSNP and Syrian marines arrived to Aleppo in participation of Operation Dawn of Victory. Most of them were redeployed from the Latakia governorate.

On 23 February 2017, al-Masdar News reported that over 900 Syrian Marines had joined the Military Security Shield Forces in order to avoid being drafted into the regular army.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Leith Fadel (6 February 2016). "Syrian Special Forces, Marines capture Aliyah village in northern Latakia". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 5 November 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Leith Fadel (17 March 2016). "Massive convoy of Syrian Army reinforcements leave Latakia for Palmyra". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  3. ↑ Chris Tomson (25 November 2016). "Syrian Army goes all in on Aleppo as more reinforcements pour into the city – Map update". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 26 November 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ Aboufadel, Leith (23 February 2017). "Exclusive: Over 900 Syrian Marines join elite military shield forces". Archived from the original on 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2017-08-03.