Kazakh Naval Forces
The Kazakh Naval Forces (Kazakh: Қазақстан Әскери-теңіз күштері, Qazaqstan Äskeri-teñız küşterı; Russian: Военно-морские силы Казахстана) is the naval force responsible for coastal defense, naval special warfare, and naval warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The navy mainly operates on the Caspian Sea and is currently based in the coastal city of Aktau.
| Kazakh Naval Forces | |
|---|---|
| Kazakh: Қазақстан Республикасының Әскери-теңіз күштері Qazaqstan Respublikasynyñ Äskeri-teñız küşterı Russian: Военно-морские силы Республики Казахстан | |
Kazakh naval emblem | |
| Founded | 2 April 1993 |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Type | Navy |
| Role | Aerial reconnaissance Aerial warfare Air assault Air-sea rescue Airstrike Amphibious reconnaissance Amphibious warfare Anti-aircraft warfare Anti-submarine warfare Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal CBRN defense Clandestine operation Close air support Close-quarters combat Coastal defence and fortification Counter-battery fire Counterintelligence Countermeasure Counterterrorism Covert operation Desert warfare Direct action Direct fire Fire support Force protection Forward air control Hostage rescue HUMINT Indirect fire Intelligence assessment Irregular warfare ISTAR Long-range penetration Maneuver warfare Maritime patrol Medical evacuation Military intelligence Minesweeping Mountain warfare Naval boarding Naval warfare Parachuting Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance SIGINT Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking Underwater demolition Urban warfare |
| Size | 3,000 sailors and 14 patrol boats |
| Part of | Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Headquarters | Aktau, Mangystau Region |
| Colors | Yellow, blue, black, and white |
| Anniversaries | April 2 May 7 |
| Commanders | |
| Supreme Commander-in-chief | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |
| Commander of the Navy | Rear Admiral Saken Bekzhanov |
| Chief of Staff | Captain 1st rank Marat Janaev |
| Deputy Commander | Captain 1st rank Yermek Baygabulov |
| Deputy Commander | Colonel Yerbol Begildayev |
| Notable commanders | Rear Adm. Ratmir Komratov |
| Insignia | |
| Naval ensign | |
| Naval ensign of the Border Service | |
| Naval jack of Kazakhstan | |
The branch currently has a strength of 3,000 personnel and is mainly equipped with patrol crafts, minesweepers and a research vessel.
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