Amphibious Vehicles

Commando

Viking Armoured Vehicles provide protected battlefield mobility for the Royal Marines of 3 Commando Brigade. Designed for amphibious operations they have the ability to 'swim' when required, either to land troops ashore or to cross obstacles like rivers and lakes.

 

All-terrain protection

The Viking has the ability to move rapidly across the majority of terrain to outmanoeuvre the enemy.

Although the primary role of the Viking is in protected mobility for the Royal Marines, it is also often used in battlefield reconnaissance, fire support and as a command platform.

Viking Armoured Personnel Vehicle

APV

The amphibious Vikings are armoured, all-terrain vehicles capable of operating anywhere in the world in temperatures from -46C to +49C, and were selected for their ability to be deployed rapidly in jungle, desert or arctic conditions quickly.

The Viking consists of two tracked vehicle units linked by a steering mechanism. They can be lifted by Chinook helicopters, driven into a C130 Hercules aircraft or carried on a landing craft. They can be split into 2 sections in just 20 minutes to be carried by the Merlin helicopter.

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 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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