Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit

The Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit (ARPU) (Chinese: 海軍陸戰隊兩棲偵搜大隊) is a special operations component of the Republic of China Marine Corps.

Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit members on parade
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

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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