I don't quite know how to label this post. I'd love to say 43 Commando was back but in a sense they never went away. This is what the Royal Navy had to say....
One of the most famous names in Royal Marines history has returned with the re-formation of 43 Commando at Faslane.So I guess in US Marine Corps language these guys would be a mix of FAST Company and Maritime Raid Force along with VBSS Teams.
The new unit – officially 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines – is the largest in the Corps and is responsible for protecting the nation’s nuclear deterrent as well as taking the fight to modern-day pirates in specialist boarding teams.
From today Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines – who safeguard Britain’s nuclear deterrent and are the Navy’s experts in board and search/counter-piracy operations – are 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, resurrecting the title of a legendary wartime formation.
Pretty impressive skill sets...I wonder how they have it broken down with in the Unit. Do they have different "Squadrons" or Platoons assigned to each mission or is everyone cross trained?
Doesn't matter. I'm just glad to see the Royal Marines beefing up a bit. Good Stuff.
Intresting load out, no body armor, I like the maglight mounted on the lead rifle,
ReplyDeleteyeah...what kind of helmets are those?
ReplyDeleteSol, I dont know what the helmets are but i've heard they use them because they're lighter and protect the head a little better if they get knocked about as theyre using a RHIB or something. Not sure what level of ballistic protection they give, but that doesnt seem to be the primary concern here (lack of body armour too).
ReplyDelete...the navy boys do like to be different, so I cant be more help.
They are "bump hats" and offer no ballistic protection at all, and when I was at Faslane a long long long time ago they were all cross-trained; although there is of course a sub-u it which has the lead in each role :-)
ReplyDeleteawesome info guys! thanks!
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