| 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 | |
The Syrian Marines (Arabic: فوج مغاوير البحر, romanized: Faouj Maghawir al-Bahr, lit. 'Marines 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.
In February 2016, the Syrian Marines participated in a Latakia offensive alongside Syrian government forces.[2]
In March 2016, a large number of Syrian Marine convoys were deployed to the Battle of Palmyra from northern Latakia.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
- ^ Leith Fadel (17 February 2016). "Syrian Commandos begin encirclement of Kinsibba after capturing 3 villages in northern Latakia". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 1 December 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Leith Fadel (6 February 2016). "Syrian Special Forces, Marines capture Aliyah village in northern Latakia". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 5 November 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ Leith Fadel (17 March 2016). "Massive convoy of Syrian Army reinforcements leave Latakia for Palmyra". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ Chris Tomson (25 November 2016). "Syrian Army goes all in on Aleppo as more reinforcements pour into the city – Map update". Al-Masdar News. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ Aboufadel, Leith (23 February 2017). "Exclusive: Over 900 Syrian Marines join elite military shield forces". Archived from the original on 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2017-08-03.