Royal Marines
UK naval infantry
The Royal Marines are the amphibious infantry force of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy, specializing in ship-based operations, commando raids, and rapid deployment.
Founded in 1664, they are among the world's oldest naval infantry units.
He served with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan.
The term often appears as simply "the Marines" in British contexts.
English Channel naval hub
- PlymouthEnglish port city
- GibraltarBritish overseas territory, Iberian
- Union JackUnited Kingdom's national flag
- Falklands War1982 South Atlantic conflict
Ship-to-shore military vessel
- beachheadSecured landing zone
- assaultViolent offensive act
- ship-to-shoreBetween boat and land
- expeditionaryOf forces sent abroad
seaborne · D-Day · Normandy · littoral · embarkation · Gallipoli · Dieppe · helicopter assault
Soft military cap, forest-colored
- raidSudden armed incursion
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- abseilingControlled rope descent
jungle warfare · mountain warfare · sniper · demolitions · insertion
1805 naval battle site
- battle honoursAwards for combat service
- Bunker Hill1775 Massachusetts engagement
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- veteransFormer armed forces members
Conveyed indications
- sniperConcealed precision shooter
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- anti-tankDesigned to destroy armor
forward observer · drill instructor · bugler · helicopter pilot · observer
Preparing new enlistees
- passing out paradeMilitary graduation march event
- assault courseMilitary training obstacle circuit
- regainAcquire again
- fireman's carryShoulder-mounted evacuation technique
Portsmouth
English Channel naval hub
- PlymouthEnglish port city
- GibraltarBritish overseas territory, Iberian
- Union JackUnited Kingdom's national flag
landing craft
Ship-to-shore military vessel
- beachheadSecured landing zone
- assaultViolent offensive act
- ship-to-shoreBetween boat and land
expeditionary · seaborne · D-Day · Normandy · littoral · embarkation · Gallipoli · Dieppe · helicopter assault
green beret
Soft military cap, forest-colored
- raidSudden armed incursion
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
abseiling · jungle warfare · mountain warfare · sniper · demolitions · insertion
Trafalgar
1805 naval battle site
- battle honoursAwards for combat service
- Bunker Hill1775 Massachusetts engagement
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
signals
Conveyed indications
- sniperConcealed precision shooter
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
anti-tank · forward observer · drill instructor · bugler · helicopter pilot · observer
recruit training
Preparing new enlistees
- passing out paradeMilitary graduation march event
- assault courseMilitary training obstacle circuit
- regainAcquire again
rope climb · fireman's carry · mud run · sheep dip · volunteer spirit
- naval historybattleships, naval battles, naval history, admiral, battleship
- Royal Navyadmiral, warship, HMS Victory, battleship, boatswain
- British militaryBritish Army, RAF, brigade, armed forces, regiment
- colonial militaryredcoats, militia, minutemen, Continental Army, musket
- European MilitaryBritish Army, French Army, German Army, Bundeswehr, German Navy
- Falklands WarFalklands, Malvinas, 1982, Argentina, Britain
Royal Marinescivilians
Non-military population
non-combatants · pacifists · conscientious objectors · civil service · merchant navy
royal, prince, marine, royalty, coronation, royally, mariner, royals, royalist