Kuwait Naval Force
The Kuwait Naval Force (Arabic: القوة البحرية الكويتية romanized: Al-Quwwat Al-Bahriyah Al-Kuwaitiyah), is the sea-based component of the Kuwait Armed Forces. The headquarters and sole naval base is Mohammed Al-Ahmad Kuwait Naval Base. The Kuwait Naval Force consists of over 2,200 officers and enlisted personnel, excluding about 500 coast guard personnel. The Coast Guard, a Border Security Directorate of the Kuwait Ministry of Interior.
| Kuwait Naval Force | |
|---|---|
| القوة البحرية الكويتية | |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Branch | Military of Kuwait |
| Type | Navy |
| Size | 4,000 personnel |
| Part of | Kuwait Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Mohammed Al-Ahmad Kuwait Naval Base |
| Nickname(s) | His Highness Sea Vanguard |
| Motto(s) | لله والوطن والامير God, Country & The Emir |
| Colors | Green & Red |
| Anniversaries | National and Liberation Day (25 and 26 February) |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Brig.general Hazza Mutlaq Alalati |
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