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The page contains the current Structure of the Corps of Royal Marines .
The Royal Marines are currently going through the Future Commando Force modernisation programme. The FCF will transform the UK Commando Force into a forward-deployed maritime special operations/special operations capable force which will work with greater agility and autonomy, and in smaller teams that specialise in raids within littoral zones, and operations within grey zones and other special operations to relieve and complement United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF). [1] [2]
The Commandant General Royal Marines is General Gwyn Jenkins, CB, OBE. [3]
45 Cdo are the Arctic & Mountain Warfare specialists of the Commando Force, and are assigned to Littoral Response Group (North). [5]
40 Cdo are the Jungle & Desert Warfare specialists of the Commando Force, and are assigned to Littoral Response Group (South). [5]
J Coy are the Commando Force's board & search specialists for counter-piracy and counter-narcotics operations. [10]
K Coy consists of small, highly specialised teams that Support, Augment, Liaise, Train (SALT) either other UK units or allied forces. [10]
L Coy are specialists in Joint Personnel Recovery; rescuing aircrew or fellow marines/soldiers who are isolated, missing, detained or captured in an operational environment, in particular flyers from the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers. [10]
M Coy provide Ships Force Protection Teams (SFPT) to Royal Navy and RFA ships operating in high threat areas. [10]
43 Cdo protects the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent; four Vanguard-class submarines based at HMNB Clyde. [11]
O and P Sqns specialise in waterfront nuclear security. [11]
R Sqn focuses on dynamic nuclear security on the Clyde and throughout the UK. [11]
539 RS uses landing craft and amphibious vehicles to conduct hit-and-run operations on enemy ships and to deliver troops and equipment ashore. [12]
10 (LC) Training Sqn delivers landing and raiding craft training to Royal Marines. [13]
11 (ATT) Sqn is responsible for conducting trials and testing of future crafts. [13]
SRS is made up of an elite cadre of Mountain Leaders that deploy up to 90 days ahead of the main Commando Force for specialist reconnaissance tasks, discreetly gathering information on the enemy and topography. They are particularly skilled in operating in the High North, and taking unconventional routes including "access up ice, waterfalls or more conventionally up cliffs and terrain that generally people can't access." [15]
Y Sqn are the Royal Marines' Electronic Warfare specialists; locating, intercepting and disrupting enemy electronic transmissions. [17]
Air Defence Troop is equipped with high-velocity missiles and lightweight surface-to-air missiles, to defend the Commando Force against enemy air attacks on land and around coastlines. [18]
Communications Squadron provides the communications linkages and networks that enables Commando Force Headquarters to stay connected to its units and the rest of the Royal Navy. [14]
Logistics Squadron is responsible for maintaining 30 Commando's vehicles, weapons and other important items of equipment. [14]
RM Police Troop protects key personnel, such as visiting dignitaries and foreign officials, and is responsible for policing the Commando Force. It also provides training and assistance to foreign police forces around the world. [14]
Base Squadron looks after Stonehouse Barracks, much of which was built in the 1700s. It is responsible for providing real-life support, such as dining facilities, accommodation, medical care, rehabilitation of injured personnel and physical training facilities. [14]
Viking Squadron's primary role is protected mobility, transporting Royal Marines using the Viking All-Terrain Vehicle, predominantly in the Arctic. It is also often used in battlefield reconnaissance, fire support and as a command platform. [20] [21]
Commandant of Commando Training Centre, Lympstone is Colonel Innes Catton. [26] [27]
Headquarters, Royal Marines Band Service, at HMS Excellent
Principal Director of Music, Royal Marines is Lieutenant Colonel Huw Williams. [29] [30]
The Royal Marines, also known as the Royal Marines Commandos, and officially as the Corps of Royal Marines, are the United Kingdom's amphibious special operations capable commando force, one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy, and provide a company strength unit to the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG). The Royal Marines trace their origins back to the formation of the "Duke of York and Albany's maritime regiment of Foot" on 28 October 1664, and the first Royal Marines Commando unit was formed at Deal in Kent on 14 February 1942 and designated "The Royal Marine Commando".
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