At the final stage is the formation of the The formation of the Marine Corps, which was announced in Ukraine in May Ukraine announced this year in May. This was reported by the Command of the Marine Infantry Command of the Ukrainian Navy, UNN reports.
Details
The Corps will be composed of will include existing separate marine brigades and separate artillery brigades, as well as other combat and support units. It is also planned to to create several more combat brigades and battalions of marines.
Based on the Based on the approved structure, the unit will be assigned to perform tactical tasks, operational and tactical tasks as part of an operational group or independently.
A corps with the appropriate set of forces will be able to independently form an operational and tactical group of troops to conduct operations on the coastal direction.
Among the main tasks of the Corps are planning, employment and support of subordinate troops. troops, namely operational planning for the use of the ground component interspecies grouping during the operation.
The Corps will also will also conduct offensive (assault, amphibious) operations in the waters of rivers and reservoirs in cooperation with the Navy, as well as the defense of important coastal facilities and coastal areas, etc.
The command of the of the Marine Corps is also undergoing transformation. This command and control body will become part of the the Ukrainian Navy Command as a structural unit. It will be responsible for the functions of determining the requirements for the capabilities of subordinate forces, determining the need for resources required for the proper performance of tasks.
Also. The Marine Corps Command will also carry out strategic planning for the use and development of military units of the Marines, their technical equipment, training and comprehensive support, etc.
Recall
The President of Ukraine announced the creation of the Marine Corps Marine Corps in the Ukrainian Navy was announced on May 23, 2023, by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, explaining that it would increase the potential for using the marines.