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 UK Commando Force. 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.
| 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 | UK Commando Force |
| 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 |  |
History
edit47 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
editThe 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 UK Commando Force'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
edit10 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]
See also
editReferences
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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