Syrian Marines
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (August 2018) |
| Syrian Marines | |
|---|---|
| فوج مغاوير البحر Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr | |
  Syrian Marines shoulder sleeve insignia and emblem | |
| Active | 2016 - Present |
| Country |  Syria |
| Allegiance | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Branch |  Syrian Arab Army |
| Type | Marine |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | Republican Guard
|
| Garrison/HQ | Latakia Governorate |
| Engagements | Syrian Civil War |
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.
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[]
- Suqour al-Sahara
- Syrian Navy
- Tiger Forces
References[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Leith Fadel (6 February 2016). "Syrian Special Forces, Marines capture Aliyah village in northern Latakia". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ Leith Fadel (17 March 2016). "Massive convoy of Syrian Army reinforcements leave Latakia for Palmyra". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/exclusive-900-syrian-marines-join-elite-military-shield-forces/
- Pro-government factions of the Syrian civil war
- Military units and formations of Syria
- Military units and formations established in 2016
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