| 539 Raiding Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Cap Badge of the Royal Marines | |
| Active | 1984-Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch | |
| Type | Marines Commando Light infantry |
| Role | Amphibious support |
| Size | ~ 100 personnel |
| Part of | 47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines |
| Garrison/HQ | RM Tamar, Plymouth |
| Nickname(s) | The Royals HM Jollies Bootnecks The Royal Machines |
| Motto(s) | Per Mare Per Terram (By Sea By Land) (Latin) |
| March | Quick - A Life on the Ocean Wave |
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| Commanders | |
| Captain-General | King Charles III |
| Commanding Officer | Colonel Richard Maltby |
| Squadron Commander | Major Dan Wake RM |
539 Raiding Squadron (539 RS) is 3 Commando Brigade's integral operational amphibious movement capability, delivering them on to land from water and patrolling waterways. It forms part of 47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines. The Squadron are based in the new Royal Marines Tamar complex at the northern end of HMNB Devonport.[1]
- ^ "Royal Marines raiders swarm up the Tamar to new £30m home". Navy News. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2016.