47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines

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47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines
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Unit badge
Active1943 - 1946
2001 - present
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  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)
MarchQuick - A Life on the Ocean Wave
Slow - n/a
Commanders
Current CommanderColonel Richard J Maltby RM
Captain-General The King
Insignia
Commando Flash Royal Marines Commando.svg

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.

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History

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

The unit has its headquarters at RM Tamar in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth. [5]

Training is delivered at two sites:

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

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]

See also

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