43 Commando Fleet Protection Group

43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines (43 Cdo FP Gp RM) is based at HM Naval Base Clyde near Helensburgh on the West Coast of Scotland. It has progressed into its current state from the original Comacchio Group formed in 1980 and in April 2012, with a change of name, became part of 3 Commando Brigade. The Group is over 500-strong and is made up of three rifle squadrons (O, R and S) plus an HQ squadron.

Fleet protection Group
Fleet protection Group
Fleet protection Group

COMMANDING OFFICER

Alan Litster OBE

RANK:
Colonel

JOINED:
1987

SPECIALISATION:
Commando Officer

PREVIOUS UNITS:
45 Commando, 3 Cdo Bde HQ, 40 Cdo, CTCRM

Military experience

Alan Litster joined the Corps in September 1987 and following YO training spent his Troop Commander year
in the then Comacchio Group RM. During this period, he was selected for a University Nomination at City
University London where he read Management and Systems Science graduating in 1992.

Following university, he returned to Scotland and 45 Cdo as Intelligence Officer for 2 years and then to
RM Poole to specialise as a Landing Craft officer. After specialisation, he served for just over 2 years
in Northern Ireland primarily responsible for boat operations on Lough Neagh for which he was awarded an
MBE. After Northern Ireland via junior staff training at JCSC, he returned to 45 Cdo as Adjutant for 2
years which saw a deployment to Honduras during Op TELLAR to provide disaster relief following Hurricane
Mitch.

Staying within 3 Cdo Bde, he next served in the Bde HQ as SO3 G2, a period that encompassed the Bde’s
Peace Enforcement tour of Kosovo as part of Op AGRICOLA IV. During that tour, he was selected to attend
the USMC Command and Staff course in Quantico, Virginia. On completion of staff college, he returned to
the UK and to COMUKAMPHIBFOR as SO2 Ops, a period dominated by Op TELIC 1 where he was part of the
1(UK)Armd Div LO team to the USMC MEF throughout the ground campaign.

He returned to Regimental duty in 2003, taking command of A Coy 40 Cdo, a period that saw a Winter
Deployment and a return to Iraq for Op TELIC IV. Promotion to Lt Col followed and he was appointed to
CT&UK Ops in the MOD as SO1 Overseas Counter Terrorism with responsibility for projects in the Middle
East, Arabian Peninsular and Africa. His second tour as a Lt Col was as COS to HQ 3 Cdo Bde, a period
dominated by the preparations for and deployment on Op HERRICK 9 for which he was awarded the OBE. For
his final tour as a Lt Col, he was OC Command Wing at CTCRM, responsible for all commissioned and
non-commissioned command training for the Royal Marines.

Alan Litster was selected for promotion to Colonel in 2010 and took command of FPGRM on 12 May 2011.

He is married to Helen, they have one daughter and live in Exmouth. His interests are sailing, surfing, skiing
and shooting.

OPERATIONS

Operation Olympics

CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED

MISSION SUMMARY

Operation Olympics is the codename for the massive military effort to provide security and assistance to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Some 2,600 sailors, Royal Marines, Fleet Air Arm and RFA personnel are involved from flag raisers at medal ceremonies to venue security, floating command centres, eyes in the sky and helicopters and boats on patrol safeguarding venues.

Maritime security

CURRENT STATUS: active

MISSION SUMMARY

British ships and units are committed to operations around the world. Operations focus on maritime security, reassurance and wider regional engagement to build regional maritime capability.

TAKE A LOOK

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- Greenock Royal Marine reaches final of heroes awards
  
  A Royal Marine from Greenock had the opportunity to brush shoulders with the stars recently when he made the finals of the Daily Records 'Our Heroes Awards'. Marine David Roberts (24) from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group was invited to the glitzy bash at Glasgow's Hilton Hotel on Friday, May 10, after making the finals in the 'Our Forces Hero' category. Pictured here is David at the awards bash.
- Greenock Royal Marine reaches final of heroes awards
  
  A Royal Marine from Greenock had the opportunity to brush shoulders with the stars recently when he made the finals of the Daily Record's 'Our Heroes Awards'. Marine David Roberts (24) from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group was invited to the glitzy bash at Glasgow's Hilton Hotel on Friday, May 10, after making the finals in the 'Our Forces Hero' category. Pictured here David meets actor and comedian Brendan OâCarrol and his wife, Jennifer Gibney, the stars of Mrs Brownâs Boys.
- Royal Marines take delivery of new Island Class vessels
  
  The new Island Class Patrol Boats for 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Pictured are Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs), during thier final phase exercise 'FINAL NAI'L, conducted in the Argyll Forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Pictured are Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs), during thier final phase exercise 'FINAL NAI'L, conducted in the Argyll Forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Pictured are Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs), during thier final phase exercise 'FINAL NAI'L, conducted in the Argyll Forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- Would-be Royal Marines officers complete 15 months of training in Scottish forest
  
  Royal Marine Young Officers (RMYOs) put their extensive training and skills to the test during final phase training, on Exercise FINAL NAIL conducted in the Argyll forest exercise areas Argyll & Bute Scotland. Exercise FINAL NAIL represented the culmination of Royal Marines Young Officer (RMYO) training and was the last serial of an arduous 15 month course based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was designed to confirm the YOs as fit to command a close combat troop, before their passing out in December 2012. Emphasis was placed on learning to operate within the company context, with trained ranks; Marines from 43 Cdo FPGRM augmenting the YOs to company strength and HQ elements. Use of attached assets added realism and complexity to the exercise; with LCs from 10 Trg Sqn RM manning Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC) and Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC), and MLs playing the role of BPT for vertical assault elements. The exercise was spread over four different training areas, each demanding different tactical considerations. The exercise began with a troop amphibious beach assault in Braunton Burrows. The YOs then deployed to the West Coast of Scotland to conduct a company attack onto an airfield and riverine operations in Galloway Forest, before staging amphibious raids on the lochs of Ardgartan Forest. The final attack was a simultaneous company-led attack onto hill-top enemy positions, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Garelochs.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
- 43 Commando on Commachio Day
  
  COMMACHIO DAY Three-hundred Clyde-based Commandos were joined by family members and friends today to mark the official formation of a second Scottish-based Royal Marine Unit. The new 43 Commando is one of only two Royal Marine Units in Scotland and the largest in the UK with 790 men. The last Unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of World War Two after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic. During a parade at the Royal Marinesâ home-base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 Commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations. The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World Warâs fiercest fought battles and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter â a Royal Marine from Edinburgh â awarded a Victoria Cross. There to witness the parade was Agnes Swinney (81) the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter who had travelled from Edinburgh to attend the parade. During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navyâs Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder. Afterwards the Royal Marines held a familiesâ day at HM Naval Base Clyde where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the Commandos have used in operations around the globe.
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  Lance Corporal Charles MacLean providing musical accompaniment at the event
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- Dan Snow Meets the Royal Marines
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- Dan Snow Meets the Royal Marines
- Dan Snow Meets the Royal Marines
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