Syrian Marines
| Fouj al-Mughawayr al-Bahir فوج المغاوير البحر | |
|---|---|
|
Syrian Marines shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Allegiance |
 Syrian Arab Republic |
| Branch |
 Syrian Arab Army |
| Type | Marine |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of |
|
| Garrison/HQ | Latakia Governorate |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Aymen al-Jaber[1] |
Fouj al-Mughawayr al-Bahir (Arabic: فوج المغاوير البحر, meaning "Marines Regiment") or the Syrian Marines is a 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 8 September 2016, over 1000 cadets of the Syrian Marines reportedly completed a 6 month training course with Russian advisers in the Latakia governorate.[1]
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]
Gallery
Syrian Marines before the Battle of Bashura (2016), Latakia governorate
Syrian Marines after the Battle of Bashura
Syrian Marine BMP-1 in Bashura
See also
References
- 1 2 "Syrian War Report – September 8, 2016: 1,000 more Syrian Marines deploy to frontline". South Front. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ↑ 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.