101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion

101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion zh 中華民國陸軍101兩棲偵察營 Republic of China Army 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion Insignia 1949-Present Republic of China Republic of China Special operations forces Battalion Kinmen Sea Dragon Frogmen or Frogmen thumb|Sea Dragon Frogmen practice small boat drills in an indoor training center thumb|ROCA Frogmen Stand on the stairs of the National Concert Hall The 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion ( 中華民國陸軍101兩棲偵察營), known as the Sea Dragon Frogmen is a special operations force of the Republic of China Army (ROCA); not to be confused with another commando frogman unit within the ROC Armed Forces which is the Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit (ARP) of the Republic of China Marine Corps (ROCMC). The members of the 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion are commonly known as Sea Dragon Frogmen. Although they along with their ROCMC counterpart (the Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit) are often compared to the United States Navy SEALs (US Navy SEALs) because of their shared "Frogman" moniker, their role is quite unique being the only known official, relatively high-profile “frogman” unit under the branch of the Army. The closest analogous comparison for the 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion to their US counterpart would be the combat divers of the United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets) or any other United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) soldiers (e.g: 528th Sustainment Brigade, Delta Force, Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC)) who have completed the Combat Diver Qualification Course. Along with other Taiwanese special operations forces they are expected to play a key role in any conflict with China especially in regards to irregular warfare and land warfare. History The 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion was founded in 1949 with American assistance as a special purpose coastal surveillance, infiltration, and clandestine operations unit.Charlier Phillip Army Sea Dragons receive badges of honor pinned to their chests https://taiwanenglishnews.com/army-sea-dragons-receive-badges-of-honor-pinned-to-their-chests/ taiwanenglishnews.com 24 February 2019 Taiwan English News 10 July 2020 Unit members received a pay raise in 2017.Tien-pin Lo Chin Jonathan Pay raise for more military units https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2017/06/19/2003672854 www.taipeitimes.com 19 June 2017 Taipei Times 10 July 2020 In 2019 the MoD commenced construction on two new bases on Kinmen and Penghu to support rapid deployments by the 101st.DeAeth Duncan Taiwan plans new forward bases for Army Frogmen on Kinmen and Penghu https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3685045 www.taiwannews.com.tw 21 April 2019 Taiwan News 10 July 2020 In 2020 the US Army 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) released a video which showed themselves training with the 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion in Taiwan.Trevithick Joseph Army Releases Ultra Rare Video Showing Green Berets Training In Taiwan https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34474/army-releases-ultra-rare-video-showing-green-berets-training-in-taiwan www.thedrive.com 29 June 2020 The Drive 10 July 2020 Training Applicants undergo a 15-week training course known as "the iron-man road" which follows a five-day qualification course.Fit for duty https://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=36&post=128407 taiwantoday.tw 25 January 2018 Taiwan Today 10 July 2020 Only twenty percent of applicants make it through training. Inducted recruits receive their unit badge pinned to their bare chest. See also Airborne Special Service Company Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit Republic of China Military Police Special Services Company List of military special forces units References Category:Special forces of the Republic of China Category:Republic of China Army Category:Military diving Category:Army reconnaissance units and formations Category:Infantry battalions Category:Military units and formations established in 1949