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[[ | [[File:RoyalMarineBadge.svg|thumb]] [[File:Flag of the Royal Marines.svg|thumb]] [[File:Royal Marines Commando.svg|thumb]] [[File:Major General John Tupper.JPG|thumb]] {{Infobox military unit | ||
{{Infobox military unit | |||
| unit_name = Royal Marines | | unit_name = Royal Marines | ||
| image = | | image = Royal_Marines_Cap_Badge.svg | ||
| caption = Cap badge of the Royal Marines | | caption = Cap badge of the Royal Marines | ||
| dates = 28 October 1664 – present | | dates = 28 October 1664 – present | ||
| country = United Kingdom | | country = United Kingdom | ||
| branch = [[Royal Navy]] | | branch = [[Royal Navy]] | ||
| type = [[ | | type = [[Amphibious warfare]] | ||
| role = | | role = [[Expeditionary warfare]] | ||
| size = 7,760 personnel | | size = 7,760 personnel | ||
| garrison = [[ | | garrison = [[Stonehouse Barracks]], [[Plymouth]] | ||
| nickname = "Bootnecks" | |||
| nickname = | | motto = ''Per Mare, Per Terram'' ("By Sea, By Land") | ||
| motto = ''Per Mare, Per Terram'' (By Sea, By Land) | |||
| colors = Blue, Red, Green | | colors = Blue, Red, Green | ||
| march = ''A Life on the Ocean Wave'' | | march = ''A Life on the Ocean Wave'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Royal Marines''' | The '''Royal Marines''' are the United Kingdom's amphibious light infantry force, forming part of the [[Naval Service]] along with the [[Royal Navy]]. They are a highly specialized and adaptable force, capable of deploying at short notice in support of the UK's military and diplomatic objectives overseas. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Royal Marines were formed | The Royal Marines were formed on 28 October 1664 as the "Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot". They have served in a variety of roles, including shipboard security, amphibious assaults, and expeditionary warfare. Over the centuries, the Royal Marines have participated in numerous conflicts, including the [[Napoleonic Wars]], the [[Crimean War]], both World Wars, and more recent conflicts such as the [[Falklands War]] and operations in [[Afghanistan]] and [[Iraq]]. | ||
==Role and Capabilities== | ==Role and Capabilities== | ||
The primary role of the Royal Marines is to provide a | The primary role of the Royal Marines is to provide a rapid response capability for the UK, specializing in amphibious warfare, expeditionary warfare, and special operations. They are trained to operate in all environments, including arctic, jungle, desert, and mountain warfare. The Royal Marines are also responsible for the [[Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines]], which provides security for the UK's nuclear deterrent and other naval assets. | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
The Royal Marines are organized into several units | The Royal Marines are organized into several key units: | ||
* | |||
* | * '''3 Commando Brigade''': The main fighting formation of the Royal Marines, consisting of three battalion-sized units known as Commandos. | ||
* '''40 Commando''', '''42 Commando''', and '''45 Commando''': The three main Commando units, each capable of independent operations. | |||
* | * '''Commando Logistics Regiment''': Provides logistical support to the Brigade. | ||
* | * '''30 Commando Information Exploitation Group''': Provides intelligence and communications support. | ||
* | * '''43 Commando Fleet Protection Group''': Responsible for the security of the UK's nuclear deterrent. | ||
==Training== | ==Training== | ||
Royal Marines undergo one of the longest and most demanding infantry training programs in the world, lasting 32 weeks. Training takes place at the [[Commando Training Centre Royal Marines]] (CTCRM) in [[Lympstone]], [[Devon]]. Recruits are trained in a variety of skills, including weapons handling, amphibious operations, survival, and close-quarters combat. Successful recruits earn the coveted green beret, a symbol of their commando status. | |||
== | ==Equipment== | ||
The Royal Marines | The Royal Marines are equipped with a range of modern weapons and equipment, including the [[SA80]] rifle, [[L115A3]] sniper rifle, and various support weapons. They also operate a variety of vehicles, such as the [[Viking BvS 10]] all-terrain vehicle and the [[Landing Craft Utility]] for amphibious operations. | ||
== | ==Also see== | ||
* [[Royal Navy]] | * [[Royal Navy]] | ||
* [[British Army]] | * [[British Army]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Special Air Service]] | ||
* [[Commando]] | * [[Commando]] | ||
* [[Amphibious warfare]] | |||
{{Royal Navy}} | |||
{{British Armed Forces}} | |||
[[Category:Royal Marines]] | [[Category:Royal Marines]] | ||
[[Category:Military units and formations of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military units and formations of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Naval infantry]] | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 9 December 2024
Cap badge of the Royal Marines
| Active | 28 October 1664 – present |
|---|---|
| Disbanded | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Type | Amphibious warfare |
| Role | Expeditionary warfare |
| Size | 7,760 personnel |
| Part of | |
| Garrison/HQ | Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth |
The Royal Marines are the United Kingdom's amphibious light infantry force, forming part of the Naval Service along with the Royal Navy. They are a highly specialized and adaptable force, capable of deploying at short notice in support of the UK's military and diplomatic objectives overseas.
History
The Royal Marines were formed on 28 October 1664 as the "Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot". They have served in a variety of roles, including shipboard security, amphibious assaults, and expeditionary warfare. Over the centuries, the Royal Marines have participated in numerous conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, both World Wars, and more recent conflicts such as the Falklands War and operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Role and Capabilities
The primary role of the Royal Marines is to provide a rapid response capability for the UK, specializing in amphibious warfare, expeditionary warfare, and special operations. They are trained to operate in all environments, including arctic, jungle, desert, and mountain warfare. The Royal Marines are also responsible for the Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, which provides security for the UK's nuclear deterrent and other naval assets.
Organization
The Royal Marines are organized into several key units:
- 3 Commando Brigade: The main fighting formation of the Royal Marines, consisting of three battalion-sized units known as Commandos.
- 40 Commando, 42 Commando, and 45 Commando: The three main Commando units, each capable of independent operations.
- Commando Logistics Regiment: Provides logistical support to the Brigade.
- 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group: Provides intelligence and communications support.
- 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group: Responsible for the security of the UK's nuclear deterrent.
Training
Royal Marines undergo one of the longest and most demanding infantry training programs in the world, lasting 32 weeks. Training takes place at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) in Lympstone, Devon. Recruits are trained in a variety of skills, including weapons handling, amphibious operations, survival, and close-quarters combat. Successful recruits earn the coveted green beret, a symbol of their commando status.
Equipment
The Royal Marines are equipped with a range of modern weapons and equipment, including the SA80 rifle, L115A3 sniper rifle, and various support weapons. They also operate a variety of vehicles, such as the Viking BvS 10 all-terrain vehicle and the Landing Craft Utility for amphibious operations.
Also see
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| His Majesty's Naval Service of the British Armed Forces |
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| Components |
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| History and future |
| Operations |
| Equipment |
| Personnel |
| Auxiliary services |
