Royal Tongan Marines
| Royal Tongan Marines | |
|---|---|
| Country | Tonga |
| Type | Marines |
| Role | Amphibious warfare Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal Close-quarters battle Counterinsurgency Desert warfare Force protection Indirect fire Jungle warfare Maneuver warfare Military aid Naval boarding Patrolling Peacekeeping Raiding Reconnaissance Screening Urban warfare |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | His Majesty's Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Fuaʻamotu |
The Royal Tongan Marines is the marine corps of the His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga, it is headquartered at Fuaʻamotu.
The Marine Corps is specialised in amphibious warfare, anti-irregular military in jungle and urban areas, artillery observer, counterinsurgency, desert warfare, jungle warfare, military aid at the regional level, providing security at naval base or shore stations, raiding with small unit tactics, reconnaissance, support naval boarding, support peacekeeping missions, and urban warfare.
History
The Royal Tongan Marines' history includes cooperating with international military forces for training and operational purposes, counterinsurgency, and peacekeeping missions.[1]
War in Afghanistan
A contingent from the Royal Tongan Marines participated in the War in Afghanistan. The contingent was honoured at an awards presentation on 5 February 2008 at Al-Faw Palace.[1]
War in Iraq
A contingent of 45 marines from the Royal Tongan Marines participated in the Iraq War. The contingent was deployed in 2003 to support operations in Al Anbar Province.[1][2]
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands
In 2002, soldiers were deployed with Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, then in 2004 they sent a contingent of 45, and a third contingent in 2005.[3]
Organization
The Royal Tongan Marines consists of a headquarters and support company, along with three light infantry marines companies.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Tonga - His Majesty's Armed Forces". Global Security. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Streitkräfte seiner Majestät (Tonga) • de.knowledgr.com". de.knowledgr.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Pacific Politics » Political news and analysis brought to you by the Pacific Institute of Public Policy » Fighting in whose name?". 2014-09-04. Archived from the original on 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2024-08-08.