South Korean Marines
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Marines of the Republic of Korea |
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| Lineup | April 15, 1949 |
| Country |
 South Korea
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| Armed forces | Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea |
| Type | Armed forces ( marine infantry ) |
| Strength | 29,000 |
The South Korean Marines or Marine Infantry of the Republic of Korea ( Hangeul : 대한민국 해병대, English : Republic of Korea Marine Corps , abbreviated ROKMC ) is the marine infantry of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) .
Although it is theoretically subordinate to the Chief of Naval Operations of the Navy , it represents a separate armed force . It comprises 29,000 soldiers , was founded as a reconnaissance group shortly before the Korean War and took part in the Vietnam War. The current commander in chief is Lieutenant General Lee Ho-yeon .
history
On April 15, 1949, the force was deployed at Deoksan Airfield near Jinhae . A large part of the weapons came from stocks of the Japanese army . During the Korean War , the unit fought at Jinju and Jeju-do .
Organization and task
The Republic of Korea Marine Corps has 29,000 soldiers and is divided into two divisions and one brigade . Its main job is to secure South Korean islands.
structure
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Headquarters Republic of Korea Marine Corps
- Yeonpyeong unit
- Education and training group
- amphibious support group
- 1st Marine Infantry Division
- 1st tank battalion
- 1st Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion
- 1st Reconnaissance Battalion
- 1st Engineer Battalion
- 1st Support Battalion
- 2nd Marine Infantry Regiment
- 3rd Marine Infantry Regiment
- 7th Marine Infantry Regiment
- 1st Marine Artillery Regiment
- 2nd Marine Infantry Division
- 2nd tank battalion
- 2nd Assault Amphibian Vehicle Battalion
- 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion
- 2nd Engineer Battalion
- 2nd Support Battalion
- 1st Marine Infantry Regiment
- 5th Marine Infantry Regiment
- 8th Marine Infantry Regiment
- 2nd Marine Artillery Regiment
