47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines
47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines, formerly 1 Assault Group Royal Marines, is a unit of Royal Marine Commandos that specialise in amphibious assault and raiding, as well as small boat operations, both amphibious and riverine. The unit falls under 3 Commando Brigade. In addition, it trains personnel for the Assault Squadrons of the Royal Marines (ASRM) and their landing craft detachments. It is based at RM Tamar in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth.
| 47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines | |
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Unit badge | |
| Active | 1943 - 1946 2001 - present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Type | Commandos |
| Role | Direct action Raiding Small boat operations Reconnaissance Amphibious warfare Coxwains Naval boarding |
| Part of | 3 Commando Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | RM Tamar |
| Nickname(s) | Royals Bootnecks The Commandos Jollies |
| Motto(s) | Per Mare Per Terram (By Sea By Land) (Latin) |
| March | Quick - A Life on the Ocean Wave Slow - n/a |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Colonel Richard J Maltby RM |
| Captain-General | The King |
| Insignia | |
| Commando Flash | |
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