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Commando
Royal Marines Commandos are highly trained in the use of the latest weapons systems. This includes rifles, machine guns, mortars and anti-tank weapons.
The commando arsenal with which Royal Marines can take on any enemy anywhere.
GPMG (long range)
The 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun can be used either as a light machine gun fired from a bipod, or fired from a tripod and used in a sustained fire role. It may also be fired from a vehicle mounting at ground and air targets.
0.50in HMG
The .50 inch Heavy Machine Gun is used to significantly increase the firepower of a Royal Marine troop. The weapon is typically crewed by 3 Commandos, but can be loaded and fired by one if necessary.
L110A2 5.56MM LMG
The L110A2 5.56mm Light Machine Gun is a fully automatic, belt or magazine fed, gas operated weapon. It is capable of a sustained high volume of fire in bursts. The LMG is a key component of a Royal Marines Troop's firepower.
L96 sniper rifle
The L96 Sniper Rifle enables the Royal Marines to target specific enemy targets at ranges of over 1km.
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.
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.
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 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.
You get fed well in the Royal Marines. I love my food, so lunchtime is one of the best parts of the day.
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.
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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Performing to the very highest standards. Putting our ships and our people through their paces. Always striving for better. Training is what makes the Royal Navy the best in the world.
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Courage. Determination. Selflessness. These are the qualities that make the Royal Marines the world’s most renowned commando force.
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