Corps of Royal Marines | |
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Active | 1664- |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Naval Service |
Type | Marines |
Role | Amphibious operations[1] |
Motto(s) | Per Mare, Per Terram (By Sea, By Land)[2] |
Commanders | |
Commandant General | General Gwyn Jenkins[3] |
The Royal Marines are a group of soldiers in the United Kingdom that are deployed from sea to the land. Marines are specially trained in operating from landing craft, boarding ships at sea, and attacking a wide range of enemies.[4]