47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines

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47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines
Unit badge
Active1943 - 1946
2001 - present
Country United Kingdom
Branch
TypeCommandos
RoleDirect action
Raiding
Small boat operations
Reconnaissance
Amphibious warfare
Coxwains
Naval boarding
Part of3 Commando Brigade
Garrison/HQRM Tamar
Nickname(s)Royals
Bootnecks
The Commandos
Jollies
Motto(s)Per Mare Per Terram (By Sea By Land) (Latin)
MarchQuick - A Life on the Ocean Wave
Slow - n/a
Commanders
Current CommanderColonel Richard J Maltby RM
Captain-GeneralThe 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]

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. ^ "1 Assault Group Royal Marines". Royal Navy. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b "Harry's heroes: Prince opens Royal Marines' new £30m amphibious complex in Plymouth". Navy News. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Royal Marines Assault Group Renamed". Forces News. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  5. ^ "RM Tamar". Royal Navy. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Historic move of amphibious Royal Marines landing craft". Royal Navy. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  7. ^ "1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1 AGRM)". Elite UK Forces. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  8. ^ "The Military Balance 2012", International Institute for Strategic Studies, pp. 170-171
  9. ^ The Royal Navy Handbook (2003), Conway Maritime Press.
  10. ^ Jim Dorschner (27 May 2009). "Special Delivery". Jane's Defence Weekly. 46 (21): 28.
  11. ^ Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. pp. 35–39. ISBN 978-1904459552.
  12. ^ "Landing Craft (LC)" (PDF). Royal Navy. p. 46. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.

External links[edit]

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