[4] A marine light infantry unit responsible for protection of static, FOB and naval bases.

[5] The Marine Corps Infantry Battalion is the unit responsible for undertaking amphibious warfare operations.

[5] Its role varies depending on the situation, with duties ranging from counterterrorism to explosive ordnance disposal.

Marines Corps infantry are deployed on Namibian Navy vessels and shore installations.

The highest peacetime rank a commissioned officer can attain in the Marine Corps is captain.

Career progression in the force for Marine officers is possible well beyond the rank of Navy captain.