NAVY OF THE ARMY OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE ISLAMIC REVOLUTION

'Navy of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution'
'Strength'
'Manpower'	20,000
'Boats'	1,500

The Navy of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution (Revolutionary Guards' Navy) consists of 20,000 men and 1,500 boats and fast attack boats in parallel to the regular navy of Iran.
It is also known to operate helicopters in support of maritime operations.

Contents

Equipment

Facilities

Wargames

Notable operations

References

Equipment

★ Boghammar patrol boats

Facilities

It is believed that the IRGC's Navy has facilities on the following islands:^[1]

★ Farsi Island

★ Sirri Island

★ Abu Musa

★ Larak Island

Wargames

In April of 2006 it held its largest war game ever, where they also tested five new weapons, including the Hoot (Whale), the world's fastest torpedo.

Notable operations

On 23 March 2007, fifteen sailors and Royal Marines from HMS ''Cornwall'' were seized by forces of the Revolutionary Guards' Navy in the Persian Gulf.^[2]

References

1. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/pasdaran.htm
2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6484279.stm