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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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| | 3 elite Commando infantry Battalions, 40, 42 and 45. | | 3 elite Commando infantry Battalions, 40, 42 and 45. |
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| | Ship and shore based rapid reaction force - 43 Commando (previously FPG Commachio Company) | | Ship and shore based rapid reaction force - 43 Commando (previously FPG Commachio Company) |
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| | Intelligence Company (30 Commando) | | Intelligence Company (30 Commando) |
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| | 539 raiding squadron (boat support) | | 539 raiding squadron (boat support) |
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| | 47 Commando Assault Group (Mountain and Cliff warfare) | | 47 Commando Assault Group (Mountain and Cliff warfare) |
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| | SBS - the worlds premier sea borne special forces | | SBS - the worlds premier sea borne special forces |
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| | Vanguard Strike Force - newly developed force equivalent to US SOG teams | | 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. | | The RM have little in the way of armour, they rely on rapid movement into and out of conflict areas. |