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The 'Republic of China Navy' (中華民國海軍; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínguó Hǎijūn) is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade or attack by forces of the People's Republic of China. Operations include maritime patrols in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding waters, as well as counter-strike and counter-invasion operations during wartime. The Republic of China Marine Corps function as a branch of the Navy.
The ship prefix for ROCN combatants is 'ROCS' (Republic of China Ship); an older usage is 'CNS' (Chinese Navy Ship).
★ 'Navy General Headquarters' (海軍總司令部)
:Navy GHQ is subordinate to the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the ROC President.
:
★ Internal units: Personnel, Combat Readiness & Training, Logistics, Planning, Combat Systems, General Affairs, Comptroller, Inspector General, Political Warfare.
:
★ 'Naval Fleet Command' (艦隊司令部)
::
★ 124th Fleet: Tsoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
::
★ 131st Fleet: Keelung, Keelung City, Taiwan
::
★ 146th Fleet: Makung, Penghu
::
★ Amphibious Fleet (151st Fleet), Tsoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
::
★ 168th Fleet: Suao, Yilan County, Taiwan
::
★ 192nd Fleet (Navy Mine Fleet): Tsoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
::
★ 256th Submarine Squadron
::
★ Hai Chiao PGMG Guided Missile Gunboat Group (海蛟大隊)
::
★ Aviation Command
:
★ 'Marine Corps Command' (陸戰隊司令部)
:
★ 'Education, Training and Doctrine Command'(教育訓練暨準則發展司令部)
:
★ 'Logistics Command' (後勤司令部)
:
★ Naval Academy, Hydrographic & Oceanographic Bureau, Shipbuilding Development Center, Communication Systems, General Service.
''Sources'': [1] 2004 National Defense Report [2]
''See also Naval history of China.''
The precursor to the modern ROC Navy was established as the Ministry of the Navy in the Provisional Government of the Republic of China in 1911 following the overthrow of the Qing dynasty. During the period of warlordism that scarred China in the 1920s and 1930s the ROCN remained loyal to the Kuomintang government of Sun Yat-sen instead of the warlord government in Beijing. During that time and throughout World War II, the ROCN concentrated mainly on riverine warfare as the antiquated ROCN stood no chance whatsoever at repelling the IJN on brown or blue water.[3]
During the Chinese Civil War, the ROCN was involved in the protection of supply convoys and the ultimate withdrawal of the ROC Government to Taiwan in 1949. ROCN units defecting to the PLA during the final days of the civil war would eventually form what became the People's Liberation Army Navy, much to the chagrin of ROCN units who remained loyal to the ROC government. The subsequent reorganization and reestablishment of the Navy after evacuation to Taiwan is referenced in the lyrics of the post 1949 ROC Navy Song "The New Navy" (新海軍).
Following the relocation of the ROC government to Taiwan, the ROCN was involved in patrols and resupply operations to Kinmen and Matsu in the Taiwan Strait during the Cold War.
Since the 1990s the Navy has grown in importance as the emphasis of the ROC's military doctrine moves towards countering a possible PRC blockade, as well as offshore engagement. The ROCN has been working to expand its capability in electronic and anti-submarine warfare, as well as the replacement of its current inadequate submarine fleet.
''See also: List of ships of the Republic of China Navy''
Traditionally, most ROCN equipment is purchased from the United States, though several ships have been built domestically under licence or through domestic development. The ROCN has also purchased ''Lafayette'' class frigates from France and ''Zwaardvis'' class submarines from the Netherlands during the early 1990's.
Despite the ROCN refurbishing and extending the service life of its vessels and equipment, it has suffered from procurement difficulties due to pressure exerted on potential arms suppliers from China. It has only four submarines, half of which are obsolete and only useful for training.[4]
In June 2007, the purchase of 12 P-3C Orion patrol aircraft from the United States was approved by the Taiwanese legislature. Funds for a feasability study on the purchase of 8 diesel-powered submarines from the US were also allocated. Although US President George Bush approved their sale in 2001, firm details of how they will be produced and their cost have not yet been supplied - the report aims to clarify these matters so a decision can be taken as to whether funds for production should be provided.
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|''Kee Lung'' class destroyer (''Kidd'' class)|| 4 || Ingalls Shipbuilding ||
|}
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|-----
| ''Cheng Kung'' class frigate (''Oliver Hazard Perry'' class) || 8 || CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| ''Chi Yang'' class (''Knox'' class) || 8 || ex USN built by Lockheed Shipbuilding or Avondale ||
|-----
| ''Kang Ding'' class frigate (''La Fayette'' class) || 6 || DCNS ||
|}
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| ''Hai Lung'' class submarine (''Zwaardvis'' class) || 2 || Rotterdam Dockyard Company Submarines ||
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| ''Hai Shih'' class submarine (''Tench'' class) || 2 || Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, USN ||
|}
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|-----
| ''Hsuhai'' class (''Anchorage'' class) || 1 || General Dynamics-Quincy ||
|-----
| ''Chung Ho'' class (''Newport'' class) || 2 || Philadelphia Naval Shipyard ||
|-----
| ''Chung Hai'' class (LST-1) || 10 || USN ||
|-----
|''Mei Chin'' class (LSM-1) || 4 || USN ||
|}
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|-----
|''Yung Yang'' class minesweeper (''Aggressive'' class) || 4 || JM Martinac ||ex-USN
|-----
|''Yung Feng'' class (MMW50 class) || 4 || ||
|}
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|-----
| ''Ching Chiang'' class patrol ship || 12 || CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| ''Kuang Hua VI'' class missile boat || 30 (1 in service, 29 under construction - completed by 2010) || CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| ''Hai Ou'' class missile boat (Dvora class) || 48 || IAI-Ramta ||
|}
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|-----
| Wu Yi class fleet oiler || 1 || CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| Ta De (Bolster class) salvage tug || 1 || Basalt Rock Inc. || ex-USN
|-----
| Tai Hu (Diver class) salvage tug ex-USN USS Grapple (ARS-7) || 1 ||Basalt Rock Inc. ||
|-----
| Ta Tung (Cherokee) class fleet tugs || 1 || Charleston Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co || ex-USN
|-----
| Ta Kuan oceanographic research ship || 1 || ? - CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| Chung Bai (Patapsco) class coastal logistics tankers, ex-USN || 2 || Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Co. ||
|-----
| Wu Kang class coastal transports || 6 || ? - CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| Wan An coastal transport || 1 || ? - CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| Tai Wu coastal transport || 1 || ? - CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|}
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|-----
| S-2 Tracker || || Maritime patrol || S-2T || 4 || Originally 26, most retired
|-----
| P-3C Orion || || Maritime patrol || P-3C Orion || 12 || Ordered; replacing the S-2Ts
|-----
| Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk || || Naval helicopter || S-70C(M) || 19 ||
|-----
| Hughes H-6 || || Anti-submarine || Hughes 500MD/ASW Defender || 13 ||
|}
★ People's Liberation Army Navy
★ Political status of Taiwan
1. Navy - Overview
2. Combat Units Under the ROC Navy Fleet HQ
3. 歷史傳承 (History)
4. Taiwan treads water with aging submarines
★ ROC Navy website
★ Globalsecurity.org report on the ROC Navy
The 'Republic of China Navy' (中華民國海軍; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínguó Hǎijūn) is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade or attack by forces of the People's Republic of China. Operations include maritime patrols in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding waters, as well as counter-strike and counter-invasion operations during wartime. The Republic of China Marine Corps function as a branch of the Navy.
The ship prefix for ROCN combatants is 'ROCS' (Republic of China Ship); an older usage is 'CNS' (Chinese Navy Ship).
| Contents |
| Organization |
| History |
| 1911 - 1949 |
| 1949 - present |
| Equipment |
| Destroyers |
| Frigates |
| Submarines |
| Amphibious |
| Minesweepers |
| Patrol Craft |
| Support |
| Aircraft |
| See also |
| References & notes |
| External links |
Organization
 Rocn.gif | |
| '''Republic of China Navy''' | |
|---|---|
| 'Personnel' | |
| Sailors | 23,000 (2004 est.) |
| Marines | 30,000 (2004 est.) |
| 'Strength' | |
| Major Surface Combatants | 26 (2007 est.) |
| Patrol Boats | 60 |
| Minesweepers | 12 |
| Amphibious Ships | 17 |
★ 'Navy General Headquarters' (海軍總司令部)
:Navy GHQ is subordinate to the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the ROC President.
:
★ Internal units: Personnel, Combat Readiness & Training, Logistics, Planning, Combat Systems, General Affairs, Comptroller, Inspector General, Political Warfare.
:
★ 'Naval Fleet Command' (艦隊司令部)
::
★ 124th Fleet: Tsoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
::
★ 131st Fleet: Keelung, Keelung City, Taiwan
::
★ 146th Fleet: Makung, Penghu
::
★ Amphibious Fleet (151st Fleet), Tsoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
::
★ 168th Fleet: Suao, Yilan County, Taiwan
::
★ 192nd Fleet (Navy Mine Fleet): Tsoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
::
★ 256th Submarine Squadron
::
★ Hai Chiao PGMG Guided Missile Gunboat Group (海蛟大隊)
::
★ Aviation Command
:
★ 'Marine Corps Command' (陸戰隊司令部)
:
★ 'Education, Training and Doctrine Command'(教育訓練暨準則發展司令部)
:
★ 'Logistics Command' (後勤司令部)
:
★ Naval Academy, Hydrographic & Oceanographic Bureau, Shipbuilding Development Center, Communication Systems, General Service.
''Sources'': [1] 2004 National Defense Report [2]
The ROCN Service Flag is identical to the ROC National Flag.
History
1911 - 1949
''See also Naval history of China.''
ROCN honor guard at the Martyr's Shrine in Taipei.
The precursor to the modern ROC Navy was established as the Ministry of the Navy in the Provisional Government of the Republic of China in 1911 following the overthrow of the Qing dynasty. During the period of warlordism that scarred China in the 1920s and 1930s the ROCN remained loyal to the Kuomintang government of Sun Yat-sen instead of the warlord government in Beijing. During that time and throughout World War II, the ROCN concentrated mainly on riverine warfare as the antiquated ROCN stood no chance whatsoever at repelling the IJN on brown or blue water.[3]
During the Chinese Civil War, the ROCN was involved in the protection of supply convoys and the ultimate withdrawal of the ROC Government to Taiwan in 1949. ROCN units defecting to the PLA during the final days of the civil war would eventually form what became the People's Liberation Army Navy, much to the chagrin of ROCN units who remained loyal to the ROC government. The subsequent reorganization and reestablishment of the Navy after evacuation to Taiwan is referenced in the lyrics of the post 1949 ROC Navy Song "The New Navy" (新海軍).
1949 - present
Following the relocation of the ROC government to Taiwan, the ROCN was involved in patrols and resupply operations to Kinmen and Matsu in the Taiwan Strait during the Cold War.
Since the 1990s the Navy has grown in importance as the emphasis of the ROC's military doctrine moves towards countering a possible PRC blockade, as well as offshore engagement. The ROCN has been working to expand its capability in electronic and anti-submarine warfare, as well as the replacement of its current inadequate submarine fleet.
Equipment
''See also: List of ships of the Republic of China Navy''
ROC Navy ''Kang Ding''-class (''Lafayette''-class) frigate with S-70C helicopter
Traditionally, most ROCN equipment is purchased from the United States, though several ships have been built domestically under licence or through domestic development. The ROCN has also purchased ''Lafayette'' class frigates from France and ''Zwaardvis'' class submarines from the Netherlands during the early 1990's.
Despite the ROCN refurbishing and extending the service life of its vessels and equipment, it has suffered from procurement difficulties due to pressure exerted on potential arms suppliers from China. It has only four submarines, half of which are obsolete and only useful for training.[4]
ROCN ''Chi Yang''-class (modified ''Knox''-class) frigates
In June 2007, the purchase of 12 P-3C Orion patrol aircraft from the United States was approved by the Taiwanese legislature. Funds for a feasability study on the purchase of 8 diesel-powered submarines from the US were also allocated. Although US President George Bush approved their sale in 2001, firm details of how they will be produced and their cost have not yet been supplied - the report aims to clarify these matters so a decision can be taken as to whether funds for production should be provided.
Destroyers
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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Builder
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
|-----
|''Kee Lung'' class destroyer (''Kidd'' class)|| 4 || Ingalls Shipbuilding ||
|}
Frigates
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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Number of ships
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Builder
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
|-----
| ''Cheng Kung'' class frigate (''Oliver Hazard Perry'' class) || 8 || CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| ''Chi Yang'' class (''Knox'' class) || 8 || ex USN built by Lockheed Shipbuilding or Avondale ||
|-----
| ''Kang Ding'' class frigate (''La Fayette'' class) || 6 || DCNS ||
|}
Submarines
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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Number of ships
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Builder
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
|-----
| ''Hai Lung'' class submarine (''Zwaardvis'' class) || 2 || Rotterdam Dockyard Company Submarines ||
|-----
| ''Hai Shih'' class submarine (''Tench'' class) || 2 || Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, USN ||
|}
ROCN Fast attack missile boat group
Amphibious
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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Builder
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
|-----
| ''Hsuhai'' class (''Anchorage'' class) || 1 || General Dynamics-Quincy ||
|-----
| ''Chung Ho'' class (''Newport'' class) || 2 || Philadelphia Naval Shipyard ||
|-----
| ''Chung Hai'' class (LST-1) || 10 || USN ||
|-----
|''Mei Chin'' class (LSM-1) || 4 || USN ||
|}
Minesweepers
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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Number of ships
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Builder
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
|-----
|''Yung Yang'' class minesweeper (''Aggressive'' class) || 4 || JM Martinac ||ex-USN
|-----
|''Yung Feng'' class (MMW50 class) || 4 || ||
|}
Patrol Craft
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Type-Class
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Number of ships
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Builder
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
|-----
| ''Ching Chiang'' class patrol ship || 12 || CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| ''Kuang Hua VI'' class missile boat || 30 (1 in service, 29 under construction - completed by 2010) || CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| ''Hai Ou'' class missile boat (Dvora class) || 48 || IAI-Ramta ||
|}
Support
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! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Builder
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
|-----
| Wu Yi class fleet oiler || 1 || CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| Ta De (Bolster class) salvage tug || 1 || Basalt Rock Inc. || ex-USN
|-----
| Tai Hu (Diver class) salvage tug ex-USN USS Grapple (ARS-7) || 1 ||Basalt Rock Inc. ||
|-----
| Ta Tung (Cherokee) class fleet tugs || 1 || Charleston Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co || ex-USN
|-----
| Ta Kuan oceanographic research ship || 1 || ? - CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| Chung Bai (Patapsco) class coastal logistics tankers, ex-USN || 2 || Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Co. ||
|-----
| Wu Kang class coastal transports || 6 || ? - CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| Wan An coastal transport || 1 || ? - CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|-----
| Tai Wu coastal transport || 1 || ? - CSBC Corporation, Taiwan ||
|}
Aircraft
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Aircraft
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Type
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Versions
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|In service Naval Aviation Command
! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Notes
|-----
| S-2 Tracker || || Maritime patrol || S-2T || 4 || Originally 26, most retired
|-----
| P-3C Orion || || Maritime patrol || P-3C Orion || 12 || Ordered; replacing the S-2Ts
|-----
| Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk || || Naval helicopter || S-70C(M) || 19 ||
|-----
| Hughes H-6 || || Anti-submarine || Hughes 500MD/ASW Defender || 13 ||
|}
See also
★ People's Liberation Army Navy
★ Political status of Taiwan
References & notes
1. Navy - Overview
2. Combat Units Under the ROC Navy Fleet HQ
3. 歷史傳承 (History)
4. Taiwan treads water with aging submarines
External links
★ ROC Navy website
★ Globalsecurity.org report on the ROC Navy
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