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Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit
CountryTaiwan
BranchRepublic of China Marine Corps
TypeSpecial operations force
RoleSpecial operations
Direct action
Counter-terrorism
Special reconnaissance
Unconventional Warfare
Amphibious warfare
Nickname(s)Frogmen

The Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit (ARPU) is a special operations component of the Republic of China Marine Corps.

Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit members on parade

Overview

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

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 ARPU use.[4]

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. ^ Writer, Staff. "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. ^ 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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