Royal Marines

An elite amphibious force of the Royal Navy, held at very high readiness for worldwide rapid response and threat neutralisation.

Role of the Royal Marines

The Royal Marines are the UK's Commando Force and the Royal Navy's own amphibious troops. They are an elite fighting force, optimised for worldwide rapid response and are able to deal with a wide spectrum of threats and security challenges.

Fully integrated with the Royal Navy's amphibious ships, they can be deployed globally without host nation support and projected from the sea to conduct operations on land.

A key component of the Royal Navy's maritime security function, they provide a unique capability and are experts in ship-to-ship operations.

General Gwyn Jenkins CB OBE ADC

Gwyn Jenkins commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1990. His time as a junior officer was spent in the Commando Logistic Regiment, competing for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in cross-country skiing and on operations in Northern Ireland with 42 Commando RM.

Biography

Being a part of the Royal Marines

Lt Jones, 26

Royal Marines Commando

Life in the Royal Marines can be tough, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. You need to really push yourself, mentally and physically. It’s more than just a job. It’s a lifestyle.

Exercise

My day starts at 8am with two hours of intense physical training. Being in top condition is all part of being a Royal Marines Commando.

Map training

Being able to navigate in unfamiliar terrain can mean the difference between life and death – so map reading is an important part of what we do. It may be a basic skill, but continual improvement is what we’re all about.

Cooking lesson

Cooking lessons might sound tame – but this is the Royal Marines. We learn crucial survival skills, like skinning an animal you’ve caught or finding safe drinking water in desert conditions.

Lunch

You get fed well in the Royal Marines. I love my food, so lunchtime is one of the best parts of the day.

Language class

Royal Marines are trained in multiple languages. We often act as the public face of the Royal Navy – and Britain – when we’re deployed in foreign nations, so it’s important that we can interact with local people.

Downtime

Life in the Royal Marines can be gruelling, but that doesn’t mean we don’t find time to relax. That could mean a game of five-a-side, reading in my bunk, or a night out with my fellow green berets.

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Commando Brigade

Amphibious infantry ready for rapid deployment

40 Commando

42 Commando

43 Commando

45 Commando

47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines

30 Commando IX Group

Commando Logistic Regiment

Commando Engineers

29 Commando Royal Artillery

Royal Marines Band Service

Providing musical support to the Naval Service

RM Band Collingwood

RM Band Lympstone

RM Band Plymouth

RM Band Portsmouth

RM Band Scotland

RM School of Music

Special boat service

Part of the United Kingdom's Special Forces

Special Boat Service

What we do

Protecting our nation’s interests: guardian, diplomat and humanitarian force for good. Learn more about the Royal Navy’s priorities and what we do day-to-day.

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Royal Marines

These elite amphibious troops are among the most renowned – and feared – fighting forces in the world. Since 1664, only the toughest have earned the right to wear the Green Beret. The Royal Marines – it’s a state of mind.

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