The Republic of China Marine Corps (ROCMC; ), also known colloquially as the Taiwan Marine Corps, is the amphibious arm of the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) responsible for amphibious combat, counter-landing and reinforcement of the areas under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China (ROC), including the island of Taiwan, Kinmen, and the Matsu Islands, and defense of ROCN facilities, also functioning as a rapid reaction force and a strategic reserve capable of amphibious assaults. Established in 1914 on Mainland China, the ROCMC is considered an elite force within the ROC Armed Forces and is well known for its "Road to Heaven" stage in its 10-week amphibious training program. The ROC Marine Corps' official motto is (), the Chinese translation of "Semper Fidelis". The ROC Marines trains with the USMC though these are generally classified, unofficial, or with trainees officially considered by either side as "observers." Organization The Marine Corps Command () is subordinate to the Navy GHQ, the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the ROC President. Current organization Marine Corps Command Corps HQ Battalion ()(November 1, 2013, it was cut and reorganized to the Combat Support Group ()) Battalion HQ company ()(November 1, 2013, it was cut and reorganized to the Combat Support Group Support Company ()) Health company () honor guard company () Security Guard company () Shooting training team () Logistics company () 272nd Company of the Marine Corps Military Police () Military band () Amphibious Armor Group () 4 Amphibious Transport Squadrons (), 24+ tracks per squadron. 1st (AAV-7), 2nd (AAV-7), 3rd (LVT-5), 4th (LVT-5). 2 Amphibious Artillery Squadrons (), mortars, 1st (LVT-5) and 2nd (LVT-5). Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit (): nicknamed "Frogmen" and regarded as the Taiwanese military counterpart to the U.S. Navy SEALs, over half of the 600 troops of this unit are aboriginal Taiwanese. 3 Reconnaissance Company () 1 Special Service Company () () 1 Underwater Demolition Company () 1 Support Company () Combat Support Group (), combined formerly the Beach Logistics Group and the Communications, Information, Electronic Warfare Group, and Corps HQ Battalion Support Squadron (), combined formerly the battalion HQ company () Wuchiu Garrison Command () Armed Force Joint Operation Training Base () Marine Corps Command 66th Marine Brigade 'Vanguard' (), Taipei area, receiving M60A3TTS to replace M41 tanks 77th Marine Brigade 'Iron Guards' (), Garrison brigade, CCK and other area all over Taiwan 99th Marine Brigade