Royal Marines Corps Basic Knowledge

Front 1

RM "Mindset"

Back 1

Understand, Adapt, Respond, Overcome.

Front 2

RM "Values in life"

Back 2

Excellence, Integrity, Self discipline, Humility.

Front 3

RM "Spirit"

Back 3

Courage, Determination, Unselfishness, Cheerfulness in the face of adversity.

Front 4

Who is the general commandant of the RM?

Back 4

Martin Smith - Promoted on 13th of June 2014.
Took over from Ed Davis who is now deputy commander of NATO's allied land command in Izmir, Turkey.

Front 5

Where are the commando units based?

Back 5

40 Cdo - Taunton, Somerset.
42 Cdo - Plymouth, Devon.
45 Cdo - Arbroath, Scotland.

Front 6

What are the assault ships roles in regards to the RM?

Back 6

LPD's (Landing Platform Docks) can carry up to 256 troops with their vehicles and combat supplies into action. They can carry as many as 405 troops without vehicles.

Front 7

What are 5 specialist qualifications?

Back 7

Driver, Mountain Leader, Military Police, Assault Engineer, Weapons Instructor.

Front 8

What are the 3 commando units?

Back 8

40, 42 (four - two), and 45 (four - five).

Front 9

What is the role of a RM/RMR?

Back 9

RM's are trained to operate in any terrain, location or environment. They are specialists in mountain and extreme cold weather warfare.
RM's also help with peacekeeping and recovery from natural disasters.

Front 10

Where is CTC?

Back 10

Lympstone, Devon. On the river Exe.