Syrian Marines

Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr (Arabic: فوج مغاوير البحر, romanized: Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr, lit. 'Marines Regiment') or the Syrian Marines is or was a military unit based in the Latakia Governorate. It has participated in operations in the Syrian Civil War.

Syrian Marines
فوج مغاوير البحر
Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr

Syrian Marines shoulder sleeve insignia and emblem
Active2016 - Present
Country Syria
AllegianceSyrian Arab Republic
Branch Syrian Arab Army
TypeMarine
SizeRegiment
Part ofRepublican Guard
  • 103rd Commando Brigade[1]
Garrison/HQLatakia Governorate
Engagements

In February 2016, the Syrian Marines participated in a Latakia offensive alongside Syrian government forces.[2]

In March 2016, a large number of Syrian Marine convoys were deployed to the Battle of Palmyra from northern Latakia.[3]

On 25 November 2016, several units of the SSNP and Syrian marines arrived to Aleppo city in participation of Operation Dawn of Victory. Most of them were redeployed from the Latakia governorate.[4]

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.[5]

See also

References
  1. Leith Fadel (17 February 2016). "Syrian Commandos begin encirclement of Kinsibba after capturing 3 villages in northern Latakia". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  2. Leith Fadel (6 February 2016). "Syrian Special Forces, Marines capture Aliyah village in northern Latakia". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  3. Leith Fadel (17 March 2016). "Massive convoy of Syrian Army reinforcements leave Latakia for Palmyra". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  4. 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.
  5. https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/exclusive-900-syrian-marines-join-elite-military-shield-forces/
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