What do 42 Commando do?

42 Commandos role Based in Bickleigh, just outside of Plymouth, 42 Commando is made up of specialist teams ready to deploy around the world to deliver Maritime Security, Support and Training to foreign nations and specialist amphibious support across Defence.

What do 43 Commando do?

43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines have a vital core mission: preventing unauthorised access to the UKs strategic nuclear deterrent. They work on operations in the UK, and refine their skills through continuous training exercises at home and abroad.

Where is 40 Commando deployed?

Afghanistan Operation Herrick 40 Commando deployed to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, where it continued the work of British forces and our multi-national partners to stabilise the country.

Which commando unit is best?

1. The US Navy SEALs is arguably the top special operations force. Created in 1962, the Sea-Air-Land operators go through years of training and, especially after 9/11, endure an incredible operation tempo. Many foreign militaries base their special ops on the SEALs.

What are the 3 commando units Royal Marines?

Three operational commando units named 40, 42 and 45 (pronounced four-two Commando rather than forty-two) make up the operational 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines (3 Cdo Bde RM) and a host of other units provide specialised support including artillery, engineering, logistics, signals and information exploitation.

Where is 45 Commando based?

Scotland Based at RM Condor in Scotland, 45 Commando is an amphibious commando unit that forms part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines.