|
|
''
|
|---|
|
| Sailors | 23,000 (2004 est.)
|
| Marines | 30,000 (2004 est.)
|
|
| Major Surface Combatants | 40 (1999 est.)
|
| Patrol Boats | 100
|
| Minesweepers | 30
|
| Amphibious Ships | 25
|
The (中華民國海軍; (Taiwan). The ROC Navy's primary mission is the defense of ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround it against a blockade or attack by forces of the
People's Republic Of China . 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
Ship Prefix for ROCN combatants is (Republic of China Ship); an older usage is '''CNS''' (Chinese Navy Ship).
is identical to
Kuomintang flag.]]
/]]
- (海軍總司令部)
:Navy GHQ is subordinate to the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the ROC President.
- Internal units: Personnel, Combat Readiness & Training, Logistics, Planning, Combat Systems, General Affairs, Comptroller, Inspector General, Political Warfare.
- (艦隊司令部)
- 124th Fleet: Tsoying District , Kaohsiung City , Taiwan
- 131st Fleet: Keelung , Taipei County , Taiwan
- 146th Fleet: Makung , Penghu
- Amphibious Fleet (151st Fleet), Tsoying District , Kaohsiung City , Taiwan
- 168th Fleet: Suao , Yilan County , Taiwan
- 192nd Fleet (Navy Mine Fleet): Tsoying District , Kaohsiung City , Taiwan
- 256th Submarine Squadron
- Hai Chiao PGMG Guided Missile Gunboat Group (海蛟大隊)
- Aviation Command
- (陸戰隊司令部)
- (教育訓練暨準則發展司令部)
- (後勤司令部)
- Naval Academy, Hydrographic & Oceanographic Bureau, Shipbuilding Development Center, Communication Systems, General Service.
''Sources'':
1 23
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
Qing Dynasty . During the period of warlordism that scarred China in the 1920s and 1930s the ROCN remained loyal to the
Kuomintang government of
Sun Yat-sen instead of the warlord government in
Beijing . During that time and throughout
World War II , the ROCN concentrated mainly on
Brown Water operations.
4
During the
Chinese Civil War , the ROCN was involved in the protection of supply convoys and the ultimate withdrawal of the ROC Government to Taiwan in 1949. ROCN units defecting to the PLA during the final days of the civil war would eventually form what became the
People's Liberation Army Navy , much to the chagrin of ROCN units who remained loyal to the ROC government. The subsequent reorganization and reestablishment of the Navy after evacuation to Taiwan is referenced in the lyrics of the post 1949 ROC Navy Song "The New Navy" (新海軍).
The ROCN was also involved in patrols and resupply operations to
Kinmen and
Matsu in the
Taiwan Strait during the Cold War.
Since the 1990s the Navy has grown in importance as the emphasis of the ROC's military doctrine moves towards countering a possible PRC blockade, as well as offshore engagement. The ROCN has been working to expand it's capability in electronic and anti-submarine warfare, as well as the replacement of its current obsolete submarine fleet.
5 See Part 2: Defense Policy and Military Strategy.
Traditionally, most ROCN equipment is purchased 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.
Despite the ROCN's ability to refurbish and extend the service life of its vessels and equipment well beyond expectation, the ROCN has suffered from procurement difficulties due to its ambiguous diplomatic status. Critically, it has only four submarines, half of which are obsolete and only useful for training.
6
''Sources'':
7 8
See also:
::
S-2 Tracker
::
P-3 Orion , procurement process pending.
::
MH-53H Sea Dragon
::
S-70C
::''Hsuhai'' class (旭海級,
''Anchorage'' Class ) — 1
::''Chung Ho'' class (中和級,
Newport Class ) — 2
::''Chung Hai'' class (
LST-1 ) — 10
::''Mei Lo'' class (
LSM-1 ) — 4
::''Keelung'' class (基隆級,
''Kidd'' Class ) — 4 ( two delivered Dec 2005, 2 more in 2006)
9
::''Cheng Kung'' class (成功級,
''Perry'' Class ) — 8
::''Chi Yang'' class (濟陽級,
''Knox'' Class ) — 8
::''Kang Ding'' class (康定級,
''Lafayette'' Class ) — 6
::''Yung Yang'' class (永陽級,
MSO 422 Aggressive ) — 4
::''Yung Feng'' class (永豐級,
MMW50 Class ) — 4
::''Ching Chiang'' class (錦江級, ''Kuang Hwa III'') — 9
::''Kuang Hwa VI'' class missile boat — 1 prototype (more planned but project currently halted)
::''Hai Ou'' class missile boat (海鷗級) — 48
::''Hai Lung'' class (海龍級,
''Zwaardvis'' Class ) — 2
::''Hai Shih'' class (海獅級,
''Guppy'' Class ) — 2
::''Da Guan'' survey ship (達觀級)
