42 Cdo

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42 Cdo is an elite battalion-sized commando unit of the British Royal Marines known for amphibious and expeditionary warfare operations.

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42 Cdo canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Royal Marines commando unit
allegiance British Armed Forces
commandStructure Fleet Commander (Royal Navy)
conflict Falklands War
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation
Iraq War
Korean War
Malayan Emergency
Northern Ireland conflict
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
country United Kingdom
doctrine expeditionary operations from the sea
littoral manoeuvre
eliteStatus yes
equipment amphibious assault craft (supported by Royal Navy)
small arms of the British Armed Forces
garrison Bickleigh Barracks
near Plymouth
garrisonCountry United Kingdom
governedBy United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
language English
militaryBranch Royal Marines
mottoLanguage English
nickname 42 Cdo
notableFor amphibious operations capability
elite commando training
rapid deployment
operationalRole commando unit within 3 Commando Brigade
partOf 3 Commando Brigade
Corps of Royal Marines
linked to: Royal Marines

Royal Marines
Royal Navy
role amphibious warfare
expeditionary warfare
light infantry
selection Royal Marines Commando Course required for entry
service Royal Navy Commandos
size battalion
specialization amphibious assault
littoral strike operations
maritime interdiction
raiding operations
trainingStandard All ranks are trained Royal Marines Commandos
type commando

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42 Commando nickname 42 Cdo
subject linked to: 42 Cdo