539 Raiding Squadron | |
---|---|
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 |
Equipment |
|
Commanders | |
Captain-General | King Charles III |
Commanding Officer | Colonel Richard Maltby |
Squadron Commander | Major Dan Wake RM |
539 Raiding Squadron (539 RS) is UK Commando Force'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]