naval brigade; naval land forces
Historical term for a naval infantry or landing force, especially in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Comparable to marines or naval landing parties.
The naval brigade was deployed in the landing operation.
海兵隊 refers to a marine corps in general, while 海軍陸戦隊 specifically denotes a naval land force unit, historically used for the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Compound of 海軍 (navy) and 陸戦隊 (land combat unit). The term was used historically for naval infantry units of the Imperial Japanese Navy.