1st Marine Battalion (Ukraine)
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The 1st Separate Feodosia Battalion of Marines (1 OBMP, military unit A2777, until 2014: A2272) is a military unit of the marines of Ukraine, which, according to the organizational and personnel structure, is part of the 36th Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Navy Forces of Ukraine. It is located in the city of Mykolaiv, on the Alyaudy Peninsula [uk].
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The 1st Separate Feodosia Battalion of Marines | |
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Active | 1993–present |
Allegiance | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Navy |
Type | Marines |
Garrison/HQ | Mykolaiv |
Nickname(s) | Salty Dogs |
Motto(s) | My honor is my loyalty! |
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The battalion, according to its purpose, is prepared for landing in advanced detachments to capture points and areas on the coast and ensure the landing of the main forces on them, equipped with appropriate weapons (it has BTR-80s in its composition, which can float).