Royal Marines from the South West have completed six weeks of specialist Arctic training with an all-out assault exercised on one of the relics of Hitler’s vaunted ‘fortress Europe’. The green berets of the Commando Logistic Regiment from Barnstaple, North Devon, and their supporting air power, the Commando Helicopter Force at Yeovilton, Somerset, and Arbroath-based 45 … [Read more...] about Royal Marines specialist Arctic training
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South West Royal Marines’ Comic Relief
Trainee Commandoes and staff at a South West military base have been entering into the spirit of the BBC Comic Relief event. Recruits at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines Lympstone, near Exmouth, Devon, donned Red Noses in aid of Comic Relief. The young Marines bought the noses to wear during one day of their tough training programme which included the challenging … [Read more...] about South West Royal Marines’ Comic Relief
First Afghan reconnaissance troops complete training
Royal Marines from Taunton’s 40 Commando have completed the training of a section of the Afghan National Army. The first 27 Reconnaissance Troops for the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Kandak 215 Brigade have passed out of training at their base in Nahr-e Saraj. The training, carried out by 40 Commando Royal Marines, means the Afghan students are now able to carry out vital … [Read more...] about First Afghan reconnaissance troops complete training
Falklands theme bar rededicated
A veteran commander from the Falklands Conflict has ceremonially opened a new-look bar in Devonport Naval Base. Major General Julian Thompson CB OBE (Royal Marine retired) who served in the conflict, re-dedicated a bar within the senior rates and warrant officer’s mess at HMS Drake. The bar has been named San Carlos, because San Carlos Bay was the scene of military … [Read more...] about Falklands theme bar rededicated
Royal Marines charity cycle on warship
Royal Marines on HMS Monmouth are cycling around the clock on the ship at sea to help colleagues. The commandos – who support sailors in providing the Plymouth frigate’s boarding team on patrol in the Gulf – intend to clock up 4,825 miles. This is the distance from their base in Scotland at 43 Commando Royal Marines Fleet Protection Group in Faslane to Dubai – a regular port … [Read more...] about Royal Marines charity cycle on warship
Rugby Intercommand. Naval Air beat Royal Marines
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
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
