45 Commando
For a long time Britain’s experts in cold weather warfare, the men of 45 Commando have spent most of the past decade surrounded by sand. However last autumn saw the Royal Marines return to their natural habitat, the Cougar 2012 amphibious deployment to the Mediterranean, and now in the midst of cold weather training in Norway and the highlands of Scotland.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines’ X-men master the art of urban combat
Royal Marines from X-Ray Company 45 Commando have been using the training facilities HMNB Clyde to practise modern urban combat training. 45 Commando is preparing to take the role of Lead Commando Group â a high readiness contingency force capable of deploying anywhere at any time. Following their experiences of compound clearances in Afghanistan, the marines are now training for a more complex and industrial urban environment. Working in groups of between 8 to 24, the men of X-Ray Company are practising these skills ahead of Exercise Scottish Lion that takes place in Galloway in early May
Exercise Cougar demonstrated Britain’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) ability over the coming months. It is a high-readiness group of ships, aircraft, sailors and marines which can be moved quickly if required by the government.
The Arbroath-based Royal Marines have completed four tours of duty in Afghanistan over the past decade. The commando played a key role in the last actions to rout insurgents in the mountains after the fall of the Taleban and returned to the country on two peacekeeping missions in Helmand in 2006-07 and 2008-09 before this latest deployment.
45 Cdo RM currently have Companies deployed on various exercises including Ex Cetus in Norway and Exercise Winter Venture which is Mountain Training in the Scottish Highlands.
The Unit continues to be the Very High readiness Commando Unit as part of the Lead Commando Task Group.
COMMANDING OFFICER
I have profound admiration for the courageous manner in which the Commando has undertaken recent operations in Afghanistan and look forward to leading 45 Commando into its next chapter in history with the magnificent support of the Angus community
Mike Tanner
- RANK:
- Lieutenant Colonel
- JOINED:
- 1989
- SPECIALISATION:
- Royal Marine
- PREVIOUS UNITS:
- 40 Cdo
Military experience
Mike joined the Royal Marines in 1989 as a University Cadet Entrant whilst at Leicester University and passed out of Young Officer training in 1992. As a Subaltern he completed operational tours of West Belfast (93), Bosnia (95) and East Tyrone (96) as well as completing training in Norway, the Caribbean, South America, South Africa, Jordan and the Far East, carrying out jungle, arctic and desert warfare training.
As a Captain he was the Adjutant to Comacchio Group and then Officer Commanding Chatham Company within Commando Training Wing. Promotion to Major saw him selected to work in the British Embassy, Washington DC, as the Staff Officer Royal Marines. Subsequently he became the Royal Marines exchange officer to the USMC 2d Marines Regiment, based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
In January 2003 he deployed to Kuwait as the head of the 2d Marines advance party, before invading Iraq in March 2003 as part of the Allied assault with Task Force Tarawa. His final appointments as a Major included SO2 Operations to the Commander UK Amphibious Forces where he completed a further operational tour in Iraq; and as a Company Commander with 40 Commando.
His appointments as a Lieutenant Colonel include Executive Assistant to the Second Sea Lord, Officer Commanding Commando Training Wing and as a projects officer working on 2011 SDSR strategy and communications for the Royal Marines. He took command of 45 Commando Group on the 11th January 2012.
Staff training includes the Army Junior Division and the Advanced Command and Staff Course, where he simultaneously completed the Kings College MA Defence Studies programme with Merit. He was awarded the US Bronze Star with Combat Valour decoration for his part in the assault into An Nasiriyah in 2003, and the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service for his service in Basra, Iraq, in 2005.
Married to Helen, they have 3 very busy children and a bouncy black Labrador. A former professional rugby player with Richmond RFC with international caps at England U21 and the Combined Services, he is now more than content to finally learn the rules of rugby and coach his son’s U12 team.
Other interests include sea kayaking, reading and gardening. He has spent the past 5 years renovating their Victorian home.
OPERATIONS
Cold Weather Training
CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED
Cold Weather Training is a multinational exercise led by the Norwegian Armed Forces. While current operations are focussed on Afghanistan, it is vital that the Royal Navy maintains its amphibious capability in a cold weather environment. This training brings together the Royal Marines, assault ships and other Fleet assets, and the helicopters of the Fleet Air Arm.
Read MoreCougar 12
CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED
Cougar is an amphibious task force exercising in the Mediterranean. The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) is the Royal Navy’s High Readiness Task Group. It has a number of units assigned to it including a helicopter carrier, an assault ship, two frigates, as well as a Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship and Commando units, and several Fleet Air Arm squadrons.
Read MoreOperation Herrick
CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED
Operation Herrick is the code-name for the work UK Forces have been doing in Afghanistan since 2002, working to bring about stability in the country and maintain the forces of law and order, pushing back the Taliban and preventing them from using the country as a base for terrorism.
TAKE A LOOK
45 Commando
'Four Five'
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)
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The Response Force Task Group (RFTG) being exercised in Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) during exercise Albanian Lion. This type of operation is used when troops assist the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the evacuation of British Nationals from an area of conflict or natural disaster. There were a number of incidents thrown into test the competence of the troops; one of which was a Road Traffic Collision (RTC). The Exercise took place at the Kucove Air Base, Albania.
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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Royal Marines Storm Former Cold War Base
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Images captured are of W, Y, Z companies from 45 Commando Royal Marines as they conduct an amphibious assault on to Sazan Island. The training took place near to Vlore in Albania, as part of Exercise Albanian Lion. Albanian Lion is aimed at demonstrating the Pre Landing Force (PLF) capability, deployed as an advanced force dethatched from the Response Force Task Group (RFTG).
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45 Commando Remembers
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45 Commando Remembers
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45 Commando Remembers
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45 Commando Remembers
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45 Commando Remembers
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45 Commando Remembers
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45 Commando Remembers
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45 Commando Remembers
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Commanding Officer of 45 Commando Gp RM, Lt Col Mike Tanner RM and a photographer got up close and personal with one of the stars of the show.
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45 Cdo Sea Survival Training
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Marines of 45 Cdo undergoing their basic sea survival drills prior to deploying on Op Cougar
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45 Cdo Sea Survival Training
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Marines of 45 Cdo undergoing their basic sea survival drills prior to deploying on Op Cougar
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45 Cdo Sea Survival Training
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Marines of 45 Cdo undergoing their basic sea survival drills prior to deploying on Op Cougar
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45 Cdo Sea Survival Training
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Marines of 45 Cdo undergoing their basic sea survival drills prior to deploying on Op Cougar
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45 Cdo Sea Survival Training
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Marines of 45 Cdo undergoing their basic sea survival drills prior to deploying on Op Cougar
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45 Cdo Sea Survival Training
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Commanding Officer Col Mike Tanner RM exits the water
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45 Cdo Sea Survival Training
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Marines of 45 Cdo undergoing their basic sea survival drills prior to deploying on Op Cougar
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45 Cdo Sea Survival Training
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Marines of 45 Cdo undergoing their basic sea survival drills prior to deploying on Op Cougar
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Royal Marines from 45 Commando at a helicopter landing site during Exercise Scottish Lion
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Royal Marines from 45 Commando at a helicopter landing site during Operation Scottish Lion
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Petty Officer Tim Parish (Left) and Marine Pete Kelly from Commando Helicopter Force Mobile Air Operations Team operating at a helicopter landing site during Exercise Scottish Lion
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Petty Officer Tim Parish (Left) and Marine Pete Kelly from Commando Helicopter Force Mobile Air Operations Team at a helicopter landing site during Exercise Scottish Lion
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Royal Navy personnel from Commando Helicopter Force and Royal Marines from 45 Commando have taken part in Exercise Scottish Lion in the South West of Scotland. Photograph shows Royal Marines from 45 Commando on patrol during Exercise Scottish Lion
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Sea King Mk 4âs from the Royal Navyâs Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) returning to RNAS Yeovilton from Exercise JOINT WARRIOR and Exercise SCOTTISH LION.
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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45 Commando Royal Marines taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise
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Royal Marines’ X-men master the art of urban combat
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Royal Marines from X-Ray Company 45 Commando have been using the training facilities HMNB Clyde to practise modern urban combat training. 45 Commando is preparing to take the role of Lead Commando Group ââ¬â a high readiness contingency force capable of deploying anywhere at any time. Following their experiences of compound clearances in Afghanistan, the marines are now training for a more complex and industrial urban environment. Working in groups of between 8 to 24, the men of X-Ray Company are practising these skills ahead of Exercise Scottish Lion that takes place in Galloway in early May
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Royal Marines’ X-men master the art of urban combat
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Royal Marines from X-Ray Company 45 Commando have been using the training facilities HMNB Clyde to practise modern urban combat training. 45 Commando is preparing to take the role of Lead Commando Group â a high readiness contingency force capable of deploying anywhere at any time. Following their experiences of compound clearances in Afghanistan, the marines are now training for a more complex and industrial urban environment. Working in groups of between 8 to 24, the men of X-Ray Company are practising these skills ahead of Exercise Scottish Lion that takes place in Galloway in early May
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Royal Marines’ X-men master the art of urban combat
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Royal Marines from X-Ray Company 45 Commando have been using the training facilities HMNB Clyde to practise modern urban combat training. 45 Commando is preparing to take the role of Lead Commando Group â a high readiness contingency force capable of deploying anywhere at any time. Following their experiences of compound clearances in Afghanistan, the marines are now training for a more complex and industrial urban environment. Working in groups of between 8 to 24, the men of X-Ray Company are practising these skills ahead of Exercise Scottish Lion that takes place in Galloway in early May
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Royal Marines’ X-men master the art of urban combat
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Royal Marines from X-Ray Company 45 Commando have been using the training facilities HMNB Clyde to practise modern urban combat training. 45 Commando is preparing to take the role of Lead Commando Group â a high readiness contingency force capable of deploying anywhere at any time. Following their experiences of compound clearances in Afghanistan, the marines are now training for a more complex and industrial urban environment. Working in groups of between 8 to 24, the men of X-Ray Company are practising these skills ahead of Exercise Scottish Lion that takes place in Galloway in early May
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Royal Marines’ X-men master the art of urban combat
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Royal Marines from X-Ray Company 45 Commando have been using the training facilities HMNB Clyde to practise modern urban combat training. 45 Commando is preparing to take the role of Lead Commando Group â a high readiness contingency force capable of deploying anywhere at any time. Following their experiences of compound clearances in Afghanistan, the marines are now training for a more complex and industrial urban environment. Working in groups of between 8 to 24, the men of X-Ray Company are practising these skills ahead of Exercise Scottish Lion that takes place in Galloway in early May
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Captain Drinkwater
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Ranks from 45 CDO Group Training Afghans to be Afghan Local Police (ALP) seen in these images their training is rifel training on the ranges at PB Silaab, Nad E Ali (South).
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Captain Drinkwater
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Ranks from 45 CDO Group Training Afghans to be Afghan Local Police (ALP) seen in these images their training is rifel training on the ranges at PB Silaab, Nad E Ali (South).
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Major Cavill
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CO, RSM and TAC join X Coy on a patrol to compound 15 a temperary location X Coy are waiting to hand over to the AUP. The CO briefs the Lads of X Coy on the currant state of play
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Major Cavill
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Sir Max Hastings visits 45 Commando
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Sir Max Hastings visits 45 Commando
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Sir Max Hastings visits 45 Commando
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45 Cdo CO handover
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handover of cp shingle from 2rgr b coy to aup
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handover of cp shingle from 2rgr b coy to aup
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Captain Adam Lee, 2IC, Y Coy, 45 Cdo RM
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Members of 45 Commando Royal Marines carry out partnered patrol with Afghan National Police (ANP) in Nad-e Ali South, Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Ross Kemp in Afghanistan
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Ross Kemp in Afghanistan
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Ross Kemp - Back on The Front Line. Sky1. Afghanistan
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45 Commando in Afghanistan
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45 Commando in Afghanistan
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45 Commando in Afghanistan
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45 Commando in Afghanistan
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45 Commando in Afghanistan
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Royal Marines from Zulu Company, 45 Commando Royal Marines take part in an operation in Nad-e Ali (South) alongside Afghan soldiers to provide greater security and stability in the area of Zaborabad.
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Royal Marines from Zulu Company, 45 Commando Royal Marines take part in an operation in Nad-e Ali (South) alongside Afghan soldiers to provide greater security and stability in the area of Zaborabad.
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Afghan Local Police officers stand guard at a Check Point in Zaborabad in Nad-e Ali South.
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45 Commando Group train Afghans to be Afghan Local Police (ALP) on the ranges at a Patrol Base in Nad E Ali (South).
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Royal Marines from Zulu Company, 45 Commando Royal Marines take part in a patrol in Nad-e Ali (South) alongside Afghan Uniformed Police to provide greater security and stability in the area of Zaborabad.
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45 Royal Marine Commando
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Soldiers of the Afghan National Army parade with the Afghan flag as part of the transition ceremony in Lashkar Gah
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Brigadier Davis shakes hands with General Angar, Helmand's Head of Police, as the lead responsibility for security of the provincial capital, Lashgar Gah, is handed over to the Afghan National Security Forces
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Members of the Afghan Uniform Police man a checkpoint in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province
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British and Afghan military personnel work closely together during the planning stages of Operation OMID HAFT
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Brigadier Ed Davis shakes hands with General Hakim Angar, Helmand's Head of Police, as the lead responsibility for security of the provincial capital, Lashkar Gah, is handed over to the Afghan National Security Forces on 20 July 2011
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Members of the Afghan Uniform Police, Counter-IED Task Force and 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles stand beside a pile of seized explosives prior to their safe destruction
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45 Commando Memorial Garden under construction
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45 Commando Memorial Garden complete
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Cpl Jake Bond (in Lovats) and colleagues ponder some familiar names on the granite memorial stone
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Capt Steve Lewis RM shows guests into the Garden
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