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42 Commando
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42 Commando

42 Commando Royal Marines are one of three elite battalion sized units which make up the global punch of 3 Commando Brigade.

42 commando

Role

Led by Colonel J. Lewis, 42 Commando are experts in high threat Maritime Security Operations (MSO), Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIOps), Joint Personnel Recovery (JPR) and Support and Influence Operations (S&I). 42 Commando is a VHR commando force capable of delivering special operations with a specific expertise in maritime operations.

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