Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit

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Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit
海軍陸戰隊兩棲偵搜大隊 (Chinese)
Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit (ARPU).jpg
Country Republic of China
Branch Republic of China Marine Corps
TypeSpecial operations force
Nickname(s)Frogmen

The Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit (ARP) (Chinese: 海軍陸戰隊兩棲偵搜大隊) is an elite special operations component of the Republic of China Marine Corps.

Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit members on parade

Overview

ARP members are known as frogmen and have a similar mission set to the United States Navy SEALs.[1] The entire ROC Marine Corps is considered an elite force, and the ARP is the most elite unit within the Marines.[2] The ARP operates both reconnaissance and underwater demolition teams.[3]

New members of the Coast Guard's Special Task Unit undergo three months of training with the ARP followed by two months with the Republic of China Military Police Special Services Company.[4]

History

ROCMC Frogman with Children at ROCMC Recruitment Booth

In 2018, the MOD began construction of a NT$134.25 million maritime special operations training base as well as a NT$698.04 million special operations training base slated specifically for ARP use.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Thim, Michael. "TAIWAN'S DEFENCE POSTURE AND THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS DEFENCE INDUSTRY". taiwan-in-perspective.com. Taiwan in Perspective. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  2. ^ Staff Writer. "The military's dire straits – 'chabuduoism'". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  3. ^ Tien-pin, Lo; Chin, Jonathan. "Pay raise for more military units". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  4. ^ Chuang, Jimmy. "CGA's Special Task Unit marks 10th anniversary". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  5. ^ Tu, Aaron; Chin, Jonathan. "New special ops bases to cost NT$1.1bn". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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