Marine Commandos
| Lebanese Marine Commandos | |
|---|---|
| مغاوير البحر Maghāwīr al Baħr | |
Lebanese Marine Commando Flag | |
| Active | 1997–present |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Branch | Lebanese Army |
| Type | Special forces |
| Part of | Lebanese Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Amsheet, Lebanon |
| Motto(s) | "Who Dares Joins" |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | Military awards and decorations |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Mouhamad Moustafa Colonel Johnny Akl |
| Notable commanders | General Abdul Karim Hachem General Georges Chraim |
| Insignia | |
| Shoulder badge | |
| Commando Course Badge | |
The Marine Commandos (Arabic: مغاوير البحر, romanized: Maghāwīr al Baħr) are a special forces unit of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). They are part of the Lebanese Special Operations Command (LSOCOM). Established with assistance from the United States Navy SEALs (U.S. Navy SEALs) and the British Royal Marines Commandos, they are tasked with conducting a variety of missions, particularly in a maritime environment, which include: amphibious reconnaissance, anti-piracy, black operation, irregular warfare, ISTAR, maritime counter-sabotage, maritime counterterrorism and hostage rescue, naval boarding, naval special warfare, special operations behind enemy lines, and support maritime security. The Marine Commandos were established in 1997, then got their administrative independence in July 2001.