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Cambodian Marine Corps
Corps de Fusiliers-Marins Khmères
Cambodian Marine Corps flag (1970-75)
Active1960 - 17 April 1975
CountryCambodian Marine Corps First Kingdom of Cambodia
Cambodian Marine Corps Cambodia
Allegiance1st Kingdom of Cambodia (1960-1970)
Khmer Republic (1970-1975)
BranchRoyal Khmer Navy (1960–1970)
Khmer National Navy (1970-1975)
TypeMarines
Size6,500 men (at height in 1974)
Part ofRoyal Khmer Armed Forces (1960-1970)
Khmer National Armed Forces
HeadquartersChrui Chhangwar Naval Base, Phnom Penh
Nickname(s)CFMK (CMC in English)
EngagementsSiege of Kompong Seila
Battle of Kompong Cham
Battle of Oudong
Battle of Kampot
Fall of Phnom Penh
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Uom Chum
Kim Yen
Vong Sarendy

The Cambodian Marine Corps or Corps de Fusiliers-Marins Khmères (CFMK) in French, were the Naval Infantry branch of the Khmer National Navy (French: Marine National Khmère – MNK) during the 1970-75 Cambodian Civil War.

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