47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines
| 47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines | |
|---|---|
 Unit badge | |
| Active | 1943 - 1946 2001 - present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch | |
| Type | Commandos |
| Role | Direct action Raiding Small boat operations Reconnaissance Amphibious warfare Coxwains Naval boarding |
| Part of | 3 Commando Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | RM Tamar |
| Nickname(s) | Royals Bootnecks The Commandos Jollies |
| Motto(s) | Per Mare Per Terram (By Sea By Land) (Latin) |
| March | Quick - A Life on the Ocean Wave Slow - n/a |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Colonel Richard J Maltby RM |
| Captain-General | The King |
| Insignia | |
| Commando Flash |  |
47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines, formerly 1 Assault Group Royal Marines, is a unit of Royal Marine Commandos that specialise in amphibious assault and raiding, as well as small boat operations, both amphibious and riverine. The unit falls under 3 Commando Brigade. In addition, it trains personnel for the Assault Squadrons of the Royal Marines (ASRM) and their landing craft detachments.[1] It is based at RM Tamar in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth.
History
[edit]47 Commando was initially formed as 1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1 AGRM) at RM Poole in October 2001 to take responsibility for landing craft training.[2] It moved to RM Tamar in August 2013.[3]
On 5 November 2019 the unit was renamed 47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines, reviving the name of the original 47 (Royal Marine) Commando that served between 1943 and 1946.[4]
Squadrons
[edit]The unit has its headquarters at RM Tamar in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth.[5]
Training is delivered at two sites:
- 10 Squadron at RM Tamar,[6] deliver all vocational Landing Craft and amphibious training to Royal Marine personnel.
- 11 Squadron based at RM Instow in North Devon,[3] deliver all amphibious support training, including waterproofing courses, to Commando Brigade units.
Operations are delivered by the following units:[7]
- Logistics Squadron provide support and enable all unit activity.
- 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines is 3 Commando Brigade's integrated landing craft unit.
47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines equipment includes：Landing Craft Utility, Landing Craft Vehicle/Personnel,[8][9][10][11] Offshore Raiding Craft, Commando Raiding Craft, Landing Craft Air Cushion (Light) and Inflatable Raiding Craft.
Training
[edit]10 Squadron provide training accredited by the Royal Yachting Association for candidates to the landing craft specialisation. This training is delivered at various stages in the individual's career:[12]
- LC3 at entry to the specialisation as a Marine.
- LC2 at promotion to Corporal.
- LC1 at promotion to Sergeant.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "1 Assault Group Royal Marines". Royal Navy. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Royal Marines History" (PDF). Marine Society and Sea Cadet Marine Cadet Section. p. 42. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Harry's heroes: Prince opens Royal Marines' new £30m amphibious complex in Plymouth". Navy News. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Royal Marines Assault Group Renamed". Forces News. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "RM Tamar". Royal Navy. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Historic move of amphibious Royal Marines landing craft". Royal Navy. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1 AGRM)". Elite UK Forces. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "The Military Balance 2012", International Institute for Strategic Studies, pp. 170-171
- ^ The Royal Navy Handbook (2003), Conway Maritime Press.
- ^ Jim Dorschner (27 May 2009). "Special Delivery". Jane's Defence Weekly. 46 (21): 28.
- ^ Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. pp. 35–39. ISBN 978-1904459552.
- ^ "Landing Craft (LC)" (PDF). Royal Navy. p. 46. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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