The Republic of China Naval Antisubmarine Aviation Command () is the
naval aviation
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It often involves ''navalised aircraft'', specifically designed for naval use.
Seab ...
branch of the
Republic of China Navy. The ROCNAC's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround
Taiwan
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against an attack by the
People's Republic of China
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.
Organization
*Aviation Command (operates from Pingtung, Tsoying, Hualien, and Taoyuan AB)
:*Naval Aviation, Taoyuan AB Command, will receive 12 P-3C.
:*1st ASW Aviation Group
::*133rd Squadron: S-2T, at Pingtung.
::*134th Squadron: S-2T, at Pingtung.
:*2nd ASW Aviation Group
::*701st Helicopter Squadron (Light), S-70C(M)-1, at Hualien.
::*702nd Helicopter Squadron (Light), S-70C(M)-2, at Tsoying.
::*501st Helicopter Squadron (Light), 500MD ASW, at Tsoying.
:*Maintenance Group
::*1st Maintenance Squadron (Pingtung)
::*2nd Maintenance Squadron (Tsoying)
::*3rd Maintenance Squadron (Hualien)
Equipment and procurement
Aircraft
See also
*
Black Bat Squadron
*
People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force
References
External links
ROCN website
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1977 establishments in Taiwan
Aviation Command
Military units and formations established in 1977
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