Structure of the Royal Marines
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The page contains the current Structure of the Corps of Royal Marines.
Introduction
[edit]The Royal Marines are currently going through the Future Commando Force modernisation programme. The FCF will transform the UK Commando Force into a forward-deployed maritime special operations/special operations capable force which will work with greater agility and autonomy, and in smaller teams that specialise in raids within littoral zones, and operations within grey zones and other special operations to relieve and complement United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF).[1][2]
The Commandant General Royal Marines is General Gwyn Jenkins, CB, OBE.[3]
United Kingdom Commando Force
[edit]Headquarters, UK Commando Force, at RM Stonehouse
[edit]Headquarters, 45 Commando, at RM Condor
[edit]- Command Company
- Logistics Company
- Whisky Company (W Coy)
- X-Ray Company (X Coy)
- Yankee Company (Y Coy)
- Zulu Company (Z Coy)
45 Cdo are the Arctic & Mountain Warfare specialists of the Commando Force, and are assigned to Littoral Response Group (North).[5]
Headquarters, 40 Commando, at RM Norton Manor
[edit]- Command Company
- Logistics Company
- Information Warfare Company[6]
- Alpha Company (A Coy)[7]
- Bravo Company (B Coy)[8]
- Charlie Company (C Coy)[9]
40 Cdo are the Jungle & Desert Warfare specialists of the Commando Force, and are assigned to Littoral Response Group (South).[5]
Headquarters, 42 Commando, at RM Bickleigh
[edit]- Command Company
- Logistics Company
- Juliet Company (J Coy)
- Kilo Company (K Coy)
- Lima Company (L Coy)
- Mike Company (M Coy)
J Coy are the Commando Force's board & search specialists for counter-piracy and counter-narcotics operations.[10]
K Coy consists of small, highly-specialised teams that Support, Augment, Liaise, Train (SALT) either other UK units or allied forces.[10]
L Coy are specialists in Joint Personnel Recovery; rescuing aircrew or fellow marines/soldiers who are isolated, missing, detained or captured in an operational environment, in particular flies aboard the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.[10]
M Coy provide Ships Force Protection Teams (SFPT) to Royal Navy and RFA ships operating in high threat areas.[10]
Headquarters, 43 Commando (Fleet Protection Group), at HMNB Clyde
[edit]- Headquarters Squadron
- Oscar Squadron (O Sqn)
- Papa Squadron (P Sqn)
- Romeo Squadron (R Sqn)
43 Cdo protects the UK’s strategic nuclear deterrent; four Vanguard-class submarines based at HMNB Clyde.[11]
O and P Sqns specialise in waterfront nuclear security.[11]
R Sqn focuses on dynamic nuclear security on the Clyde and throughout the UK.[11]
Headquarters, 47 Commando (Raiding Group), at RM Tamar
[edit]- 539 Raiding Squadron (539 RS)
- 10 (Landing Craft) Training Squadron
- 11 Amphibious Trials and Training Squadron, at RM Instow
- Logistics Squadron
539 RS uses landing craft and amphibious vehicles to conduct hit-and-run operations on enemy ships and to deliver troops and equipment ashore.[12]
10 (LC) Training Sqn delivers landing and raiding craft training to Royal Marines.[13]
11 (ATT) Sqn is responsible for conducting trials and testing of future crafts.[13]
Headquarters, 30 Commando Information Exploitation (IX) Group, at RM Stonehouse
[edit]- Headquarters Squadron[14]
- Intelligence Cell
- Information Activities Cell
- Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS)[14][15]
- Yankee Squadron (Y Sqn)[14]
- Air Defence Troop[16]
- Communications Squadron[14]
- Logistics Squadron[14]
- Base Squadron[14]
SRS is made up of an elite cadre of Mountain Leaders that deploy up to 90 days ahead of the main Commando Force for specialist reconnaissance tasks, discreetly gathering information on the enemy and topography. They are particularly skilled in operating in the High North, and taking unconventional routes including "access up ice, waterfalls or more conventionally up cliffs and terrain that generally people can't access."[15]
Y Sqn are the Royal Marines' Electronic Warfare specialists; locating, intercepting and disrupting enemy electronic transmissions.[17]
Air Defence Troop is equipped with high-velocity missiles and lightweight surface-to-air missiles, to defend the Commando Force against enemy air attacks on land and around coastlines.[18]
Communications Squadron provides the communications linkages and networks that enables Commando Force Headquarters to stay connected to its units and the rest of the Royal Navy.[14]
Logistics Squadron is responsible for maintaining 30 Commando’s vehicles, weapons and other important items of equipment.[14]
RM Police Troop protects key personnel, such as visiting dignitaries and foreign officials, and is responsible for policing the Commando Force. It also provides training and assistance to foreign police forces around the world.[14]
Base Squadron looks after Stonehouse Barracks, much of which was built in the 1700s. It is responsible for providing real-life support, such as dining facilities, accommodation, medical care, rehabilitation of injured personnel and physical training facilities.[14]
Headquarters, Commando Logistic Regiment, at RM Chivenor
[edit]- Headquarters Squadron
- Equipment Support Squadron
- Logistic Support Squadron
- Medical Squadron
- Landing Force Support Squadron
- Viking Squadron, at Stanley Barracks, Bovington Garrison[19]
Viking Squadron's primary role is protected mobility, transporting Royal Marines using the Viking All-Terrain Vehicle, predominantly in the Arctic. It is also often used in battlefield reconnaissance, fire support and as a command platform.[20][21]
Royal Marines Reserve
[edit]- Royal Marines Reserve City of London, at Wandsworth Barracks, London[22]
- Cambridge Detachment
- Henley Detachment
- Portsmouth Detachment
- Royal Marines Reserve Bristol, at Dorset House, Bristol[23]
- Royal Marines Reserve Merseyside, at Brunswick Dock, Liverpool[24]
- Birmingham Detachment
- Leeds Detachment
- Manchester Detachment
- Nottingham Detachment
- Royal Marines Reserve Scotland, at HMS Caledonia, Rosyth Dockyard[25]
Commando Training Centre Royal Marines
[edit]Headquarters, Commando Training Centre (CTCRM) at Lympstone
[edit]Commandant of Commando Training Centre, Lympstone is Colonel Innes Catton.[26][27]
Royal Marines Band Service
[edit]Headquarters, Royal Marines Band Service, at HMS Excellent
Principal Director of Music, Royal Marines is Lieutenant Colonel Huw Williams.[29][30]
- Royal Marines School of Music (RMSM), at HMS Nelson[31]
- RM Band Lympstone, at CTCRM Lympstone
- RM Band Plymouth, at HMNB Devonport
- RM Band Portsmouth, at HMNB Portsmouth
- RM Band Collingwood, at HMS Collingwood
- RM Band Scotland, at HMS Caledonia
References
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- ^ "General Gwyn Jenkins CB OBE ADC". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Page 12238 | Supplement 64441, 25 June 2024 | London Gazette | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ a b "Strike from the sea – developing the UK Commando Force | Navy Lookout". www.navylookout.com. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Royal Marines primed for Indo-Pacific operations after intensive jungle workout". Royal Navy. 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Royal Marines go raiding in South Korea as part of major exercise". Royal Navy. 10 September 2024.
- ^ "UK reinforces commitment to the Indo-Pacific as Royal Marines deploy to South Korea". Royal Navy. 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Taunton's 40 Commando race through Somerset". Royal Navy. 12 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Bickleigh marines mark their new role with parade and fun day | Royal Navy". Royal Navy. 17 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Royal Marines guardians of the UK's nuclear deterrent test themselves on USA exercise". Royal Navy. 18 November 2024.
- ^ Allison, George (2024-07-16). "UK Commando forces practice raiding in Baltic Sea". Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ a b "47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines | Royal Navy". Royal Navy. 18 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "30 Commando Information Exploitation Group | Royal Navy". Royal Navy. 18 November 2024.
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- ^ a b Williams, Briohny (2023-03-13). "SRS: The eyes and ears of UK Commando Force". www.forcesnews.com. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Royal Marines defend against air attacks in five-day desert training battle". www.forcesnews.com. 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "NATO Brand Royal Marines Intelligence Unit Best In The Business". www.forcesnews.com. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Royal Marines defend against air attacks in five-day desert training battle". www.forcesnews.com. 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Ricks, Rebecca (2018-07-27). "On Exercise With The Royal Marines' Viking Squadron". www.forcesnews.com. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Ricks, Rebecca (2018-07-27). "On Exercise With The Royal Marines' Viking Squadron". www.forcesnews.com. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Vikings return to Norway as Royal Marines train Americans". Royal Navy. 23 February 2018.
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- ^ "Marine inquest hears evidence about instructors swearing and shouting". BBC News. 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ a b c "The King visits the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) at Lympstone, Devon | The Royal Family". www.royal.uk. 15 November 2024.
- ^ "Royal Marines Bands bring music and pageantry to London for Beating Retreat". Royal Navy. 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Musical Director - The Royal Marines Association Concert Band". Retrieved 2024-11-19.
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