Republic of Korea Marine Corps

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The Republic of Korea Marine Corps is South Korea’s elite amphibious and expeditionary warfare force, known for rapid deployment and high-intensity combat capabilities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf amphibious warfare force
marine corps
military branch
allegiance South Korea
surface form: Republic of Korea
branchColor scarlet
commandStructure under operational control of Republic of Korea Navy
conflict Global War on Terrorism
Iraq War
Korean War
Vietnam War
country South Korea
surface form: Republic of Korea

South Korea
doctrine combined arms amphibious operations
rapid crisis response
emblem anchor globe and eagle-style insignia
engagesIn joint exercises with United States Marine Corps
foundingDate 1949-04-15
garrison Hwaseong
surface form: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province
headquarters Hwaseong
surface form: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province
language Korean
motto 한번 해병은 영원한 해병
mottoInEnglish Once a Marine, Always a Marine
nativeName 대한민국 해병대
nickname ROK Marines
notableCharacteristic elite selection and training standards
high esprit de corps
strict discipline
notableOperation Inchon Landing
surface form: Incheon Landing Operation
partOf Republic of Korea Armed Forces (operationally associated)
surface form: Republic of Korea Armed Forces
primaryMission amphibious assault operations
defense of coastal and island areas
rapid reinforcement of critical fronts
primaryTheater Korean Peninsula
role amphibious warfare
expeditionary warfare
high-intensity combat operations
rapid deployment force
shortName Republic of Korea Marine Corps self-linksurface differs
surface form: ROK Marine Corps

ROKMC
subordinateTo South Korean Navy
surface form: Republic of Korea Navy
symbol red beret
trainingFocus amphibious assault training
mountain warfare training
rigorous physical conditioning
urban warfare training
type elite light infantry
naval infantry
usesEquipmentFrom South Korean Navy
surface form: Republic of Korea Navy

United States Armed Forces
surface form: United States military

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South Korean Navy hasBranch Republic of Korea Marine Corps
Republic of Korea Armed Forces (operationally associated) hasBranch Republic of Korea Marine Corps
subject surface form: Republic of Korea Armed Forces
ROKMC fullName Republic of Korea Marine Corps
Operation Chromite involvedUnit Republic of Korea Marine Corps
Bombardment of Yeonpyeong killed Republic of Korea Marine Corps
this entity surface form: South Korean marines
Bombardment of Yeonpyeong wounded Republic of Korea Marine Corps
this entity surface form: South Korean marines
ROKN hasComponent Republic of Korea Marine Corps
Republic of Korea Marine Corps shortName Republic of Korea Marine Corps self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: ROK Marine Corps
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea alliesWith Republic of Korea Marine Corps
Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense oversees Republic of Korea Marine Corps
Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff oversees Republic of Korea Marine Corps
ROK Armed Forces hasBranch Republic of Korea Marine Corps
해병대항공단 militaryBranch Republic of Korea Marine Corps
Northwest Islands of South Korea militaryPresence Republic of Korea Marine Corps
this entity surface form: South Korean Marine Corps units
Republic of Korea military units includesBranch Republic of Korea Marine Corps
this entity surface form: Republic of Korea Marine Corps units
K1 main battle tank usedBy Republic of Korea Marine Corps
K3 light machine gun usedBy Republic of Korea Marine Corps
K200 armored personnel carrier usedBy Republic of Korea Marine Corps
K2 assault rifle usedBy Republic of Korea Marine Corps
K1A carbine usedBy Republic of Korea Marine Corps