47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines Explained

Unit Name:47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines
Dates:1943 - 1946
2001 - present
Country: United Kingdom
Branch:
Type:Commandos
Role:Direct action
Raiding
Small boat operations
Reconnaissance
Amphibious warfare
Coxwains
Naval boarding
Command Structure:3 Commando Brigade
Garrison:RM Tamar
Nickname:Royals
Bootnecks
The Commandos
Jollies
Motto:Per Mare Per Terram (By Sea By Land) (Latin)
March:Quick - A Life on the Ocean Wave
Slow - n/a
Commander1:Colonel Richard J Maltby RM
Commander1 Label:Current Commander
Commander2:The King
Commander2 Label:Captain-General
Identification Symbol Label: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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1 Assault Group Royal Marines. Royal Navy. 27 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Royal Marines History. 42. Marine Society and Sea Cadet Marine Cadet Section. 27 November 2016. 5 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160705080815/http://www.acoy.co.uk/RoyalMarinesHistoryTraditionalFactsPrecisPack1.pdf. dead.
  3. Web site: Harry's heroes: Prince opens Royal Marines' new £30m amphibious complex in Plymouth . Navy News . 2 August 2013 . 16 May 2014.
  4. News: . Royal Marines Assault Group Renamed . Forces News . 5 November 2019 . 8 June 2020 .
  5. Web site: RM Tamar. Royal Navy. 27 November 2016.
  6. Web site: Historic move of amphibious Royal Marines landing craft . Royal Navy . 26 July 2013 . 16 May 2014.
  7. Web site: 1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1 AGRM). Elite UK Forces. 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. Jane's Defence Weekly . 46 . 21 . 27 May 2009. 28. Special Delivery. Jim Dorschner.
  11. Book: Bush, Steve. British Warships and Auxiliaries. 2014. Maritime Books. 35–39 . 978-1904459552.
  12. Web site: Landing Craft (LC). 46. Royal Navy. 27 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161128134026/http://www.royalmarines.mod.uk/-/media/careers-section-redesign/pdfs/20151027-_440-rm-career-guide-2015-r---specialisms.pdf?la=en-gb. 28 November 2016. dead. dmy-all.