Special Operations Brigade (PLA Navy Marine Corps)
| 7th Marine Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 海军陆战队第七旅 (Chinese) | |
Insignia of the 7th Marine Brigade | |
| Active | 2002–present |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps |
| Type | Special Operations Forces Marines |
| Role | Special Operations Amphibious reconnaissance Sabotage Combat diving Anti-Piracy Hostage Rescue |
| Size | 3000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Yulin Naval Base, Sanya |
| Nickname(s) | "Jiaolong Commandos" or "Sea Dragons" |
| March | "March of the Jiaolong Commandos" (蛟龙突击队之歌) |
| Mascot(s) | Jiaolong |
| Engagements | Anti-Piracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden Evacuation of Chinese nationals from Yemen |
The 7th Marine Brigade (Chinese: 海军陆战队第七旅), commonly known as the "Jiaolong Commandos" or as the "Sea Dragons" (Chinese: (蛟龙突击队), is a special operations forces in the People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps. The brigade is based in Sanya, Hainan Island. The brigade was named the Special Operations Brigade (Chinese: 特種作戰旅). According to a 2025 Voice of America article, the Jiaolong Commandos is now named the 7th Marine Brigade. The brigade has at least three special operations battalions and one reconnaissance battalion.