The Republic of Korea Naval Special Warfare Flotilla (ROKNSWF, SWF; Hangul: ; Hanja: ) is a special warfare unit of Republic of Korea Navy. The flotilla is also known as ROKN UDT/SEALs, because the UDT/SEAL is the most publicly known branch of the flotilla. ROKNSWF are heavily influenced by the United States Navy SEALs, which initially provided funding and expertise in the unit's creation, and still maintain a strong relationship by regularly undertaking joint cross training (JCET) several times a year, utilizing American helicopter and submarine assets, and enrolling students each year in U.S. Naval Special Warfare programs such as BUD/S and EOD school.
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| - The Republic of Korea Naval Special Warfare Flotilla (ROKNSWF, SWF; Hangul: ; Hanja: ) is a special warfare unit of Republic of Korea Navy. The flotilla is also known as ROKN UDT/SEALs, because the UDT/SEAL is the most publicly known branch of the flotilla. ROKNSWF are heavily influenced by the United States Navy SEALs, which initially provided funding and expertise in the unit's creation, and still maintain a strong relationship by regularly undertaking joint cross training (JCET) several times a year, utilizing American helicopter and submarine assets, and enrolling students each year in U.S. Naval Special Warfare programs such as BUD/S and EOD school.
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command structure
| - Commander-in-Chief Republic of Korea Fleet
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Role
| - Unconventional warfare, including:
*Special reconnaissance
*Information operations
*Direct action
*Assassination
*Foreign internal defense
*Hostage rescue
*Counter-terrorism
*Demolition
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Unit Name
| - Republic of Korea Naval Special Warfare Flotilla
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Battles
| - Vietnam War
- OEF - Horn of Africa
* Operation Dawn of Gulf of Aden
- OEF - Afghanistan
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| - The Republic of Korea Naval Special Warfare Flotilla (ROKNSWF, SWF; Hangul: ; Hanja: ) is a special warfare unit of Republic of Korea Navy. The flotilla is also known as ROKN UDT/SEALs, because the UDT/SEAL is the most publicly known branch of the flotilla. ROKNSWF are heavily influenced by the United States Navy SEALs, which initially provided funding and expertise in the unit's creation, and still maintain a strong relationship by regularly undertaking joint cross training (JCET) several times a year, utilizing American helicopter and submarine assets, and enrolling students each year in U.S. Naval Special Warfare programs such as BUD/S and EOD school.
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