A cold and snowy afternoon at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, saw a replay of last year’s Royal Navy Rugby Inter-Command final between the tournament favourites Naval Air Command and the Royal Marines. The RM team arrived fresh from their training camp with Exeter Chiefs and were keen to exert pressure right from the kick off. With the stiff cold wind at their … [Read more...] about Rugby Intercommand. Naval Air beat Royal Marines
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Royal Marines live firing exercise.
Royal Marines based on the deployed Plymouth warship HMS Monmouth have been practising their ship-boarding skills to combat pirates and smugglers. Among the crew of HMS Monmouth is a detachment of the amphibious force of Royal Marines, vital for HMS Monmouth’s tasking at sea. One of the major roles of the Marines is conducting boarding missions against suspected … [Read more...] about Royal Marines live firing exercise.
Elite Commandos train Olympic Rowers
Olympic rowers were tested to their limit by the elite Royal Marines in their bid to win medals at the Rio Games. Members of the GB Rowing Team’s lightweight squad hoping to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics literally broke the ice on a freezing day as they survived a shortened version of the renowned tough training. The rowers, including London 2012 Olympic silver … [Read more...] about Elite Commandos train Olympic Rowers
Head of Royal Navy visits South West Royal Marines in Afghanistan
The most senior officer in the Royal Navy, the First Sea Lord, has paid a flying visit to South West-based 40 Commando Royal Marines in Afghanistan while on a tour to receive an overview of military operations. Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, visited Afghanistan to receive an first- hand update on operations and the transition to … [Read more...] about Head of Royal Navy visits South West Royal Marines in Afghanistan
HMS Argyll passes sea training tests
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll and crew have proved themselves ready for operations after completing an arduous eight-weeks’ of sea training off the SW coast. Under the close scrutiny of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) staff based at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, completed basic operational sea training which tests the ship and crew in fighting and humanitarian … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll passes sea training tests
Royal Marine trainee officers in the wilds
Future leaders of the Royal Nay’s elite amphibious infantry are training in the depths of the wilds of Scotland. Deep in the Argyll Forest the Royal Marines young officers are on Exercise Final Nail, the culmination of 15 months of training turning civilians into junior commando leaders. They are hoping to pass out of training for their first role to direct the actions of a … [Read more...] about Royal Marine trainee officers in the wilds
HMS Northumberland on exercise
Sailors and Royal Marines from Royal Naval warship HMS Northumberland have carried out final boarding training before beginning policing patrol. The Devonport-based frigate is making use of NATO ranges and training complex in Crete after completing its duties with the UK Response Force Task Group in the central Mediterranean. The ship has been playing its role with the … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland on exercise
Medics test battlefield skills in desert
Amid searing heat in the Californian desert, which best mimic the conditions faced by Royal Marines in Afghanistan, medics have been putting their battlefield casualty skills to the test. With daily temperatures reaching over 30C, the marines are under the same pressures they face in Afghanistan – the risk of dehydration and fatigue while in challenging situations. Working … [Read more...] about Medics test battlefield skills in desert
42 Commando Royal Marines desert training
Plymouth-based 42 Commando Royal Marines have hit the desert sand running as they plunge straight into intensive hot weather training in the US. The 300 Marines are feeling the heat in many ways as they cope with high temperatures in the Mojave desert in California, loaded with heavy rucksacks, weapons and protective gear. Hot weather training enables the Marines to build on … [Read more...] about 42 Commando Royal Marines desert training
Royal Navy at Remembrance Day Service
The Royal Navy played a prominent role along with other members of the Armed Forces and civic personnel in the annual Remembrance Day Service on Sunday on Plymouth Hoe. The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Michael Wright was joined by Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, Vice Admiral Sir Richard Ibbotson KBE CB DSC DL, Deputy Lord Mayor and Deputy Lady Mayoress, Councillor Chaz Singh … [Read more...] about Royal Navy at Remembrance Day Service