Syrian Marines
Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr (Arabic: فوج مغاوير البحر, romanized: Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr, lit. 'Marines Regiment') or the Syrian Marines was a military unit based in the Latakia Governorate. It has participated in operations in the Syrian Civil War.
| Syrian Marines | |
|---|---|
| فوج مغاوير البحر Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr | |
Syrian Marines shoulder sleeve insignia and emblem | |
| Active | 2016–2017 |
| Country | Syria |
| Allegiance | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Type | Marine |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | Republican Guard
|
| Garrison/HQ | Latakia Governorate |
| Engagements | |
In February 2016, the Syrian Marines participated in a Latakia offensive alongside Syrian government forces.
In March 2016, a large number of Syrian Marine convoys were deployed to the Battle of Palmyra from northern Latakia.
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.
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.