Royal Saudi Marine Forces
| Royal Saudi Marine Force | |
|---|---|
| مشاة البحرية السعودية | |
| Founded | 1990/91–present |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Type | Marines |
| Role | Amphibious warfare Anti-tank warfare Armoured reconnaissance Artillery observer Bomb disposal Border security Combined arms Coastal defence Counter-battery fire Counterinsurgency Desert warfare Force protection Indirect fire Military engineering Military logistics Naval boarding Raiding Reconnaissance Screening Urban warfare |
| Size | Brigades (3,000 marines) (2024) |
| Part of | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Engagements | |
The Royal Saudi Marine Forces, also called the Royal Saudi Marines (Arabic: مشاة البحرية السعودية), are the marine corps component of the Royal Saudi Navy. As of 2024 there were 3,000 marines organized into two brigades, and they are equipped with Pegaso BMR armored personnel carriers.
The Royal Saudi Marine Forces responsible for amphibious warfare, combined arms, coastal defence, counterinsurgency, desert warfare, maneuver warfare, military logistics management for prepare amphibious warfare operations, providing security at naval base or shore stations, reconnaissance in the areas of responsibility, support border security, support naval boarding, and urban warfare.