47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines


47 Commando Royal Marines, formerly 1 Assault Group Royal Marines, provides the Royal Marines expertise and training in small boat operations, both amphibious and riverine. In addition, it trains and parents the Assault Squadrons of the Royal Marines and their landing craft detachments. It is based at RM Tamar in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth.

History

47 Commando was formed as 1 Assault Group Royal Marines at RM Poole in October 2001 to take responsibility for landing craft training. It moved to RM Tamar in August 2013.
On 5 November 2019 the unit was renamed 47 Commando Royal Marines, reviving the name of the original 47 Commando that served between 1943 and 1946.

Squadrons

The unit has its headquarters at RM Tamar in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth.
Training is delivered at three sites:
Operations are delivered by the following units:
1 AGRM equipment includes：Landing Craft Vehicle/Personnel.

Training

10 Landing Craft Training Squadron provide training accredited by the Royal Yachting Association for candidates to the landing craft specialisation. This training is delivered at various stages in the individual's career: