SAN Rapid Reaction Squadron
It is planned that this squadron will eventually be a battalion sized unit. Currently it consists of roughly two companies.
Members are sailors and use Naval ranks. They are trained in infantry combat up to company sized operations. They are also used for crowd control and conduct peacekeeping operations. During peacekeeping operations they are meant to augment an Army infantry battalion. Their role is very similar to the now disbanded Marines.
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