Syrian Marines
Syrian Republican Guard naval infantry unit
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The Syrian Marines (Arabic: فوج مغاوير البحر, romanized: Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr, lit. 'Sea Commandos Regiment') was a naval infantry unit part of the Syrian Republican Guard based in the Latakia Governorate. It was a significant participant in Syrian government operations and offensives during the Syrian Civil War in 2016 and 2017.
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2025-present (current)
Ba'athist Syria (2016-2017)
Syria (2025-Present)| Syrian Marines | |
|---|---|
| فوج مغاوير البحر Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr | |
Syrian Marines emblem | |
| Active | 2016–2017 (Ba'athist Era) 2025-present (current) |
| Country | Ba'athist Syria (2016-2017) Syria (2025-Present) |
| Allegiance | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Type | Marine |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | Republican Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Latakia Governorate |
| Engagements | |
| Insignia | |
| Flag |  |
History
In February 2016, the Syrian Marines participated in a Latakia offensive alongside Syrian government forces.[1]
In March 2016, a large number of Syrian Marine convoys were deployed to the Battle of Palmyra from northern Latakia.[2]
On 25 November 2016, several units of the SSNP and Syrian marines arrived to Aleppo in participation of Operation Dawn of Victory. Most of them were redeployed from the Latakia governorate.[3]
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.[4]