47 Commando (Raiding Group)
Amphibious raiding formation of the Royal Marines
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47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines, formerly 1 Assault Group Royal Marines, is one of the commando units of Royal Marines that specialise in air assault operations, amphibious and coastal raiding with commando styles, forward air control, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, naval boarding, operating in a variety of terrain conditions, riverine warfare as well as small boat operations, and special reconnaissance. The unit falls under United Kingdom Commando Force (UKCF). 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.
| 47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines | |
|---|---|
Unit badge | |
| Active | 1943 - 1946 2001 - present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch | |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Air assault Amphibious warfare Artillery observer Clandestine operation Close-quarters battle Cold-weather warfare Desert warfare Direct action Forward air control HUMINT Irregular warfare Jungle warfare Long-range penetration Mountain warfare Naval boarding Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Riverine warfare Small boat operations Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking Urban warfare |
| Part of | United Kingdom Commando Force |
| Garrison/HQ | RM Tamar |
| Nicknames | 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 |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Colonel Richard J Maltby RM |
| Captain-General | The King |
| Insignia | |
| Commando Flash |  |
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 No. 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:
- 10 Squadron at RM Tamar,[6] deliver all vocational Landing Craft and amphibious assault with commando style raids training to Royal Marine personnel.
- 11 Squadron based at RM Instow in North Devon,[3] deliver all amphibious assault support training, including waterproofing courses, to Commando Brigade units.
Operations are delivered by the following units:[7]
- Logistics Squadron provide support and enable all unit activity.
- 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines is UK Commando Force's integrated landing craft unit.
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]