47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines | |
---|---|
Active | 1943 - 1946 2001 - present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | |
Type | Commandos |
Role | Direct action Raiding Small boat operations Reconnaissance Amphibious warfare Coxwains Naval boarding |
Part of | 3 Commando Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | RM Tamar |
Nickname(s) | Royals Bootnecks The Commandos Jollies |
Motto(s) | 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 |
47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines, formerly 1 Assault Group Royal Marines, is a unit of Royal Marine Commandos that specialise in amphibious assault and raiding, as well as small boat operations, both amphibious and riverine. The unit falls under 3 Commando Brigade. 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.