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On the 15th-16th November 2011, five Royal Marine Physical Training Instructors succcessfully completed all four Commando Tests, in 24 hours. The aim of the challenge was to raise money for the Royal Marines/ Royal Navy Children’s Fund and Children in Need. These normally take place over 8 days and have NEVER before been successfully completed over a 24 hour period.
The challenge consisted of the following within the 24 hours allotted:
Endurance Course: This comprises of a 4 mile march to the start of the course where timings are started. Located on Woodbury Common, the route is 2.5 miles across country and includes 5 sets of tunnels, one of which is fully submerged. Once the cross country phase is complete the individual will have to make best time over the 4 miles back to Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) which is immediately followed by a shoot on the range. In short, we will have 73 minutes to complete 6.5 miles over mixed terrain and carrying 21 lbs plus a rifle.
9 Mile Speed March: We will be driven to the start point from which 90 minutes will be allocated to complete 9 miles over varied terrain, again carrying 21lbs and a rifle. The test will once again finish at CTCRM.
Tarzan Assault Course: As a course initially located through a series of trees (at height) this test will stretch the individual’s confidence whilst maintaining pressure for speed over the obstacles. 13 minutes is given for this test and although short and sharp its difficulty is highly regarded as a single mistake can cost significant time. Once again conducted wearing 21 lbs of kit and a rifle.
30 Mile March: Carrying 21lbs, a rifle and safety stores for in the eventuality of a casualty, we will march 30 miles across the arduous terrain presented over Dartmoor which is renowned for its rapidly changing climate, bogs and energy sapping hills. Allocated 8 hours for the final physical test conducted wearing 21 lbs of kit and a rifle.
Pictures: PO(Phot) Sean Clee, three-time RN Photographer of the Year
Latest Images of Para-Commandos during training in Vehicle Anti-Ambush and Debussing Drills while serving with BELU-ISAF 11_06: Afghanistan 17th September 2011
Latest Images of Para-Commandos during training in Vehicle Anti-Ambush and Debussing Drills while serving with BELU-ISAF 11_06: Afghanistan 17th September 2011
Afghan Commandos from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak engages targets during convoy live fire training in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors, review these firing techniques to increase accuracy and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Commando Marines with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit patrol the hot dusty trail in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011. Most of these Senegalese Marines are new to the service and have joined their unit within the past three months. These Senegalese Marines are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011, a U.S. Africa Command maritime security assistance program that is designed to strengthen participating nations’ maritime security capacity through multilateral collaboration and cross-border cooperation. Marine Corps Forces, Africa is supporting APS 11 with a security assistance force based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
On the 15th-16th November 2011, five Royal Marine Physical Training Instructors succcessfully completed all four Commando Tests, in 24 hours. The aim of the challenge was to raise money for the Royal Marines/ Royal Navy Children’s Fund and Children in Need. These normally take place over 8 days and have NEVER before been successfully completed over a 24 hour period.
The challenge consisted of the following within the 24 hours allotted:
Endurance Course: This comprises of a 4 mile march to the start of the course where timings are started. Located on Woodbury Common, the route is 2.5 miles across country and includes 5 sets of tunnels, one of which is fully submerged. Once the cross country phase is complete the individual will have to make best time over the 4 miles back to Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) which is immediately followed by a shoot on the range. In short, we will have 73 minutes to complete 6.5 miles over mixed terrain and carrying 21 lbs plus a rifle.
9 Mile Speed March: We will be driven to the start point from which 90 minutes will be allocated to complete 9 miles over varied terrain, again carrying 21lbs and a rifle. The test will once again finish at CTCRM.
Tarzan Assault Course: As a course initially located through a series of trees (at height) this test will stretch the individual’s confidence whilst maintaining pressure for speed over the obstacles. 13 minutes is given for this test and although short and sharp its difficulty is highly regarded as a single mistake can cost significant time. Once again conducted wearing 21 lbs of kit and a rifle.
30 Mile March: Carrying 21lbs, a rifle and safety stores for in the eventuality of a casualty, we will march 30 miles across the arduous terrain presented over Dartmoor which is renowned for its rapidly changing climate, bogs and energy sapping hills. Allocated 8 hours for the final physical test conducted wearing 21 lbs of kit and a rifle.
Pictures: PO(Phot) Sean Clee, three-time RN Photographer of the Year
Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak practice moving and firing with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
A Marine commando with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit communicates with a fellow Marine during a patrol in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011. Most of these Senegalese Marines are new to the service and have joined their unit within the past three months. These Senegalese Marines are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011, a U.S. Africa Command maritime security assistance program that is designed to strengthen participating nations’ maritime security capacity through multilateral collaboration and cross-border cooperation. Marine Corps Forces, Africa is supporting APS 11 with a security assistance force based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
SPA commando during search exercise on board ESPS Almirante Juan de BORBON 18 SEP 2014 photo by FSGT C.ARTIGUES (HQ MARCOM)
Belgian Pathfinders and Para-Commandos serving with QG Lt Bde (Marche en famenne) : Démo FCOS à BEAUVECHAIN (démo dynamique)
Latest Images of Para-Commandos during training in Vehicle Anti-Ambush and Debussing Drills while serving with BELU-ISAF 11_06: Afghanistan 17th September 2011
British Royal Marines Commandos with O Squadron, 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines conduct a live-fire exercise at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Virginia, July 25, 2023.
U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines train with M18 pistols in order to increase proficiency.
Exercise Tartan Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise for the U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment and British Royal Marines with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines to travel to each other's training facilities to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in fixed site security.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Servante R. Coba
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The Commando Memorial in Lochaber is a monument in Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge village, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it has become one of Scotland's best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.The monument consists of a cast bronze sculpture of three Commandos in characteristic dress complete with cap comforter, webbing and rifle, standing atop a stone plinthThe three Commandos are depicted looking south towards Ben Nevis."United we conquer" is inscribed around the top of the stone plinth, while the original plaque on the stone plinth reads: "In memory of the officers and men of the commandos who died in the Second World War 1939–1945. This country was their training ground."
A Garden of Remembrance, which was subsequently added to the site, is used by many surviving World War II Commandos as the designated final resting place for their ashes.It has also been used as a place where many families have scattered ashes and erected tributes to loved ones who belonged to contemporary Commando units and who have died in more recent conflicts such as the Falklands War or in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Miniature warriors from Families across 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, assembled to face Soldiers of the 41st Engineer Battalion during the Commando brigade's second "Nerf Wars" match held inside a makeshift battlefield configured throughout the Magrath Sports Complex basketball court, April 10, 2019, at Fort Drum, New York. Foam darts littered the gym floor during the "just for fun" event as opposing forces fueled by popcorn and cotton candy engaged in a play firefight.
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Paige Behringer)
Commando trainees of the newly formed 48th Iraqi Army Brigade practice medical evacuation procedures under the instruction of U.S. Special Forces in Bayji. The training, held on Forward Operating Base Summerall, teaches fundamentals including tactical shooting, non-verbal communication, patrolling and first aid. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Kelsey.
Latest Images of Para-Commandos during the Visit of the Chief of Defence - BELU-ISAF 11_06 : Afghanistan 17th September 2011
Latest Images of Para-Commandos during training in Vehicle Anti-Ambush and Debussing Drills while serving with BELU-ISAF 11_06: Afghanistan 17th September 2011
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Created in 1951 this memorial is for the British commando forces raised during World War 11. There is also a garden of remembrance where the ashes of commandos can be placed. It occupies a stunning position looking towards Ben Nevis .I found this challenge very difficult, still not sure that I got it right.
Latest Images of 1 RIFLES, B company operating in and around their Patrol Bases and Check Points in the NES South area of Helmand Province for the Duration of HERRICK 14. © UK MOD CROWN COPYRIGHT 2010 Pictures By: PO (PHOT) Hamish Burke
Heavy weapons specialist and funny guy of Delta Squad. Hand painted by me using arealight plain white commando helmet, torso decal from the internet, custom lego backpack and lego gun