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Philippine Marine Corps
Naval Infantry unit of the Philippine Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) (Filipino: Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Pilipinas) is the marine corps of the Philippines, a naval infantry force under the command of the Philippine Navy. The PMC conducts amphibious, expeditionary, and special operations missions.
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Philippine Marine Corps | |
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Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Pilipinas | |
![]() Seal of the Philippine Marine Corps | |
Founded | November 7, 1950; 73 years ago (1950-11-07) |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | Marines |
Role | Amphibious and expeditionary warfare |
Size | 10,300[1] |
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Garrison/HQ | Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City |
Motto(s) | Karangalan, Katungkulan, Kabayanihan ("Honor, Duty, Heroism") or ("Honor, Deber, Heroismo") |
Colors | Scarlet, Gold and Blue |
Anniversaries | 7 November |
Engagements | |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Commander-in-Chief | ![]() |
Secretary of National Defense | ![]() |
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | ![]() |
Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy | VADM Toribio Adaci Jr., PN |
Commandant | MGEN Arturo G. Rojas, PN(M)[2] |
Deputy Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps | BGEN Romeo T. Racadio, PN(M) |
Command Sergeant Major | Senior Master Sergeant Albert L. Lopez, PN(M) |
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Flag | ![]() |
Battledress identification patch | ![]() |
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