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Comment: I can't find any sources here that mention "7th Marine Brigade" perhaps the article's title needs to be changed to "Jiaolong Commandos' per common name? Theroadislong (talk) 16:48, 3 December 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: YouTube is not generally considered to be a reliable source. Theroadislong (talk) 09:49, 1 December 2024 (UTC)
| Naval Special Operations Battalion(2002-2017) 7th Marine Brigade(2017-Now) | |
|---|---|
| 海军特种作战大队(2002-2017) 海军陆战队第七旅(After 2017) | |
 Insignia of the 7th Marine Brigade | |
| Active | 2002-Now |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps People's Liberation Army Special Operations Forces |
| Type | Marines |
| Role | Special Operations VBSS Amphibious reconnaissance Direct Action Hostage Rescue Combat diving Air Assault |
| Size | Classified |
| Garrison/HQ | Yulin Naval Base, Sanya |
| Nickname(s) | "Jiaolong Commandos" |
| Engagements | Anti-Piracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden Evacuation of Chinese nationals from yemen |
The 7th Marine Brigade, commonly known as the "Jiaolong Commandos" is a special operations unit in the People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps. It is based in Sanya.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]The unit was founded as the Naval Special Operations Battalion.[4] in 2002[5]
On 26th of December 2008, 70 soldiers from the unit were deployed to Somalia[6], where it conducted anti-piracy operations. On the 5th of May 2017, 3 pirates were captured by soldiers from the 7th Marine Brigade and handed over to Somali police.[7][8][9]
In 2015, it helped in evacuation efforts from Aden during the Yemeni Civil War.[10][11]
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The Naval Special Operations Battalion was renamed to the 7th Marine Brigade in 2017.[4]
Recruitment
[edit]According to a commander, the unit has a 88.8% washout rate.[11]
Equipment
[edit]- QBZ-95 assault rifle[5][1]
- QBZ-191 assault rifle[12][13]
- QSZ-92 semi-auto pistol[1]
- QBS-06 underwater assault rifle[6][2][3]
- DZP-11 rocket launcher[12]
- QJY-201 machine gun[12]
- Type 91 grenade launcher[12]
- QBU-88 sniper rifle[14]
- NVDs[15]
- Drones[10]
Similar units
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "The Jiaolong Commandos". Chinese Ministry of Defense. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b Newdick, Thomas (2020-08-10). "Watch Chinese Frogmen Fire Their Special Underwater Guns". The War Zone. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b Makichuk, Dave (2020-08-11). "Video reveals weaponry of China's elite 'Sea Dragons'". Asia Times. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b https://navy.mnd.gov.tw/Files/Policy/5-%E4%B8%AD%E5%85%B1%E8%BB%8D%E6%94%B9%E5%BE%8C%E6%B5%B7%E8%BB%8D%E9%99%B8%E6%88%B0%E9%9A%8A.pdf, Archived 5/11/2020
- ^ a b "走进"蛟龙突击队"，感受海军特战尖兵的血性与忠诚 - 中华人民共和国国防部". www.mod.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ a b "揭秘中国海军陆战队"蛟龙突击队" 队员均具四栖作战和海上反恐能力_新闻_央视网(cctv.com)". m.news.cctv.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "中国海军"蛟龙"突击队武装押解海盗". v.cctv.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ CGTN Africa (2017-05-07). Chinese navy hands over suspected pirates to Somali authorities. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ "China's Somali pirate-catching commando gets a hero's welcome". South China Morning Post. 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b Trevithick, Joseph (2024-08-02). "Chinese Sea Dragon Commandos Show Off Drones That Look Just Like Birds". The War Zone. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b Peck, Michael (2021-07-02). "China's Special Forces: The Most Elite Group You've Never Heard Of". The National Interest. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b c d 军迷天下 (2023-05-21). 前方高能！解放军罕见展示蛟龙突击队战斗场面 第一视角看海陆空潜四栖突击！最新宣传片《刀尖之舞》震撼来袭！20230522 | 军迷天下. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ Loh, Matthew. "China's naval commandos rode electric skateboards into a combat exercise with drones disguised as birds, then left in a pickup truck". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ 纪录片 (2023-04-22). 【蛟龍行動】4K 超燃！蛟龍突擊隊出擊 潛艇隱秘輸送蛙人登島 山東艦编队满载西出. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ 纪录片 (2023-04-22). 【蛟龍行動】4K 超燃！蛟龍突擊隊出擊 潛艇隱秘輸送蛙人登島 山東艦编队满载西出. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via YouTube.
