IRGC Navy

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Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

IRGC Military Branches
IRGC Air Force Army Navy Qods Force Basij
Personnel
Senior officers IRGC Ranks Insignia

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has its own navy force consisting of 20,000 men and 1,500 ships and fast attack boats.

It is also known to operate helicopters in support of maritime operations.

[edit] Wargames

In April of 2006 it held its largest wargame ever, where they also tested five new weapons, including the Hoot (Whale), one of the world's fastest torpedos.^{[citation needed]}