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| − | The Royal Marines are the worlds pre-eminent amphibious warfare unit. They are part of the Royal Navy and have been in existence since 1664. In that time they have evolved into a rapid response light infantry assault force that can fight in any amphibious and land based environment . | + | The Royal Marines are the worlds pre-eminent amphibious warfare unit. They are part of the Royal Navy and have been in existence since 1664. In that time they have evolved into a rapid response light infantry assault force that can fight in any amphibious and land based environment . |
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| | + | The Corps consists of; |
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| | + | 3 elite Commando infantry Battalions, 40, 42 and 45. |
| | + | Ship and shore based rapid reaction force - 43 Commando (previously FPG Commachio Company) |
| | + | Intelligence Company (30 Commando) |
| | + | 539 raiding squadron (boat support) |
| | + | 47 Commando Assault Group (Mountain and Cliff warfare) |
| | + | SBS - the worlds premier sea borne special forces |
| | + | Vanguard Strike Force - newly developed force equivalent to US SOG teams |
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| | + | The RM have little in the way of armour, they rely on rapid movement into and out of conflict areas. |