Its amphibious special operations arm, Kustjägarna, has grown in significance while its coastal batteries have been decommissioned.

The 1st Marine Regiment (Amf 1) is the main combat unit of the Amphibious Corps.

In addition, the 1st Marine Regiment is also responsible for training three Home Guard battalions, one of whom is based on Gotland.

These are the: Sweden has a long tradition of amphibious warfare units based on small vessels with the ability to navigate the shallow waters of Northern Europe.

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