Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit


The Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit is a special operations component of the Republic of China Marine Corps.

Overview

Members are known as frogmen and have a similar mission set to the US Navy SEALs. The entire ROC Marine Corps is considered an elite force, the ARPU is the most elite unit within the Marines. The ARPU operates both reconnaissance and underwater demolition teams.

History

In 2018 the MOD began construction of a NT$134.25 million maritime special operations training base as well as a NT$698.04 million special operations training base slated specifically for ARPU use.