Namibian Marine Corps | |
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Active | 22 July 2016 – present (8 years, 3 months) |
Allegiance | Constitution of Namibia |
Type | Marines |
Role | Amphibious warfare Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal Close-quarters combat Desert warfare Force protection Internal security Jungle warfare Naval boarding Raiding Reconnaissance Riverine warfare |
Part of | Namibian Navy |
Garrison/HQ | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
Commanders | |
Commander-In-Chief | Nangolo Mbumba |
Minister of Defence | Frans Kapofi |
Namibian Navy Commander | Rear Admiral Alweendo Amungulu |
Commandant | Captain Olavi Shipunda |
The Namibian Marines Corps are the marines of Namibia and is part of the Namibian Navy and the Namibian Defence Force.