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The Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the armed forces of the Republic of China on Taiwan. The ROC Navy's primary mission is the defense of Taiwan and the sea lanes that surround it against a PRC blockade or invasion. Operations include maritime patrols in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding waters, and counter-strike and counter-invasion operations during wartime. The Republic of China Marine Corps function as a branch of the Navy. The Navy currently numbers approximately 53,000 personnel, including roughly 30,000 marines.

Organization

  • Navy General Headquarters (海軍總司令部)
Navy GHQ is subordinate to the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the ROC President.
  • Internal units: Personel, Combat Readiness & Training, Logistics, Planning, Combat Systems, General Affairs, Comptroller, Inspector General, Political Warfare.
  • Naval Fleet Command (艦隊司令部)
  • Marine Corps Command (陸戰隊司令部)
  • Education, Training and Doctrine Command(教育訓練暨準則發展司令部)
  • Logistics Command (後勤司令部)
  • Naval Academy, Hydrographic & Oceanographic Bureau, Shipbuilding Development Center, Communication Systems, General Service.

History

The precursor to the modern ROC Navy was established as the Ministry of the Navy in the Provisional Government of the Republic of China in 1911 following the overthrow of the Ching dynasty. During the period of warlordism that scarred China in the 1920's and 30's the ROCN remained loyal to the Kuomintang government of Sun Yat-sen.

During the Chinese Civil War, the ROCN was involved in the protection of supply convoys and the ultimate withdrawl of the ROC Government to Taiwan in 1949. The ROCN was also involved in patrols and resupply operations to Kinmen and Matsu in the Taiwan Strait during the Cold War.

Since the 1990's the Navy has grown in importance as the emphasis of Taiwan's military doctrine moves towards countering a possible PRC blockade, as well as offshore engagement. The ROCN has been working to expand it's capibility in electronic and anti-submarine warfare, as well as the replacement of it's current obsolete submarine fleet.

Equipment

Traditionally, most ROCN equipment is purchaed from the United States, though several ships have been built domestically under licence or through domestic development. The ROCN has also purchased Lafayette class frigates from France and Zwaardvis class submarines from the Netherlands during the early 1990's.

  • Aircraft
S-2 Tracker
P-3 Orion
MH-53H Sea Dragon
S-70C
  • Amphibious
Hsuhai class (Anchorage class)
Chung Ho class (中和級, Newport class)
Chung Hai class (LST-1)
Mei Lo class (LSM-1)
  • Destroyers
Chi Teh class (奇德級, Kidd class), purchase awaiting LY approval.
Chao Yang class (Gearing class)
  • Frigates
Cheng Kung class (成功級, Perry class)
Chi Yang class (濟陽級, Knox class)
Kang Ding class (康定級, Lafayette class)
  • Minesweapers
Yung Yang class (MSO 422 Aggressive)
  • Patrol Craft
Ching Chiang class (錦江級, Kuang Hwa III)
Kuang Hwa VI class missile boat
  • Submarines
Hai Lung class (海龍級, Zwaardvis class)
Hai Shih class (海獅級, Guppy class)
  • Support
Da Guan survey ship (達觀級)
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