Coast guard headquarter located at half moon beach 39km from the city of khobar saudi arabia. The navy is divided into two fleets: the Western Fleet has bases in Jeddah, Jizan, and Al Wajh; the Eastern Fleet has bases in Al Jubayl, Dammam, Ras al Mishab, and Ras al Ghar. The marines are organized into one infantry regiment with two battalions.The navy’s inventory includes 11 principal surface combatants, 65
patrol and coastal combatants, 7 mine warfare vessels, 8 amphibious
craft, and 7 support and miscellaneous craft. Naval aviation forces have
19 helicopters (armed) serving in naval support.
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