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  File:Royal Marines Cap Badge.svg

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 infantry force and form part of the Naval Service along with the Royal Navy. They were formed in 1664 and have a long history of service in various conflicts around the world.

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 numerous conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, both World War I and World War II, the Falklands War, and more recent conflicts such as the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.

Role and Capabilities

The Royal Marines are a highly versatile force capable of deploying at short notice in support of the United Kingdom's military and diplomatic objectives. They specialize in amphibious warfare, expeditionary warfare, and littoral warfare. The Royal Marines are trained to operate in all environments and climates, including arctic warfare, mountain warfare, jungle warfare, and desert warfare.

Organization

The Royal Marines are organized into several units, including the 3 Commando Brigade, which is the main combat formation. The brigade includes three Commando units: 40 Commando, 42 Commando, and 45 Commando. Each unit is capable of deploying independently or as part of a larger force.

Training

Royal Marines undergo one of the longest and most demanding infantry training regimes in the world. The training takes place at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) in Lympstone, Devon. The training includes physical fitness, weapons handling, survival skills, and amphibious operations.

Equipment

The Royal Marines are equipped with a range of weapons and vehicles suitable for their role. This includes the SA80 rifle, L115A3 sniper rifle, and various support weapons. They also use landing craft, helicopters, and other vehicles to conduct operations.

Notable Operations

The Royal Marines have been involved in many notable operations, including the D-Day landings during World War II, the Suez Crisis, and the Falklands War. More recently, they have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

References

External links

Official Royal Marines website

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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
 | image = Royal_Marines_Cap_Badge.svg
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 | size = 7,760 personnel
 | garrison = [[Stonehouse Barracks]], [[Plymouth]]
-| nickname = "Bootnecks"
+| nickname = "Royals"
 | motto = ''Per Mare, Per Terram'' ("By Sea, By Land")
 | colors = Blue, Red, Green
 | march = ''A Life on the Ocean Wave''
+| mascot = ''The Globe''
 }}
-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.
+The '''Royal Marines''' are the United Kingdom's [[amphibious infantry]] force and form part of the [[Naval Service]] along with the [[Royal Navy]]. They were formed in 1664 and have a long history of service in various conflicts around the world.
-==History==
+== 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]].
+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 numerous conflicts, including the [[Napoleonic Wars]], the [[Crimean War]], both [[World War I]] and [[World War II]], the [[Falklands War]], and more recent conflicts such as the [[Iraq War]] and the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)|War in Afghanistan]].
-==Role and Capabilities==
+== 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.
+The Royal Marines are a highly versatile force capable of deploying at short notice in support of the United Kingdom's military and diplomatic objectives. They specialize in [[amphibious warfare]], [[expeditionary warfare]], and [[littoral warfare]]. The Royal Marines are trained to operate in all environments and climates, including [[arctic warfare]], [[mountain warfare]], [[jungle warfare]], and [[desert warfare]].
-==Organization==
+== Organization ==
-The Royal Marines are organized into several key units:
+The Royal Marines are organized into several units, including the [[3 Commando Brigade]], which is the main combat formation. The brigade includes three [[Commando]] units: [[40 Commando]], [[42 Commando]], and [[45 Commando]]. Each unit is capable of deploying independently or as part of a larger force.
-* '''3 Commando Brigade''': The main fighting formation of the Royal Marines, consisting of three battalion-sized units known as Commandos.
+== Training ==
-* '''40 Commando''', '''42 Commando''', and '''45 Commando''': The three main Commando units, each capable of independent operations.
+Royal Marines undergo one of the longest and most demanding infantry training regimes in the world. The training takes place at the [[Commando Training Centre Royal Marines]] (CTCRM) in [[Lympstone]], [[Devon]]. The training includes physical fitness, weapons handling, survival skills, and amphibious 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==
+== Equipment ==
-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.
+The Royal Marines are equipped with a range of weapons and vehicles suitable for their role. This includes the [[SA80]] rifle, [[L115A3]] sniper rifle, and various support weapons. They also use [[landing craft]], [[helicopters]], and other vehicles to conduct operations.
-==Equipment==
+== Notable Operations ==
-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.
+The Royal Marines have been involved in many notable operations, including the [[D-Day landings]] during World War II, the [[Suez Crisis]], and the [[Falklands War]]. More recently, they have been deployed in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]].
-==Also see==
+== See also ==
 * [[Royal Navy]]
-* [[British Army]]
+* [[British Armed Forces]]
-* [[Special Air Service]]
+* [[Amphibious warfare]]
 * [[Commando]]
-* [[Amphibious warfare]]
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/royal-marines Official Royal Marines website]
 {{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 established in 1664]]
-[[Category:Naval infantry]]
+[[Category:Amphibious units and formations]]
+[[Category:British Armed Forces]]