3 Commando Brigade Units

Question 1

3 Commando Brigade HQ

Answer 1

Based at Stonehouses Barracks, Plymouth
-Supported through a small, highly experienced Brigade staff group who work for the Brigade Commander.

Question 2

30 Commando IX Group RM

Answer 2

Based at Stonehouses Barracks, Plymouth
-Responsible for providing reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, strategic communications and logistics functions
-Also condut jamming operations against enemy communications

Question 3

40 Commando

Answer 3

Based at Norton Manor Camp, Taunton Somerset
-1/2 light infantry units
-Carry out amphibious operations, humanitarian support and deliberate offensive actions

Question 4

42 Commando

Answer 4

Based at Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth Devon
-designated as the RM Maritime Operations Commando and are responsible for delivering maritime security to HM shipping
Ship Force Protection Teams - SFPT
Maritime Interdiction Operations - MIOP
Support Augment Liase Trainee - SACT
Joint Personnel Recovery - JPR

Question 4

43 Commando

Answer 4

Based at HMNB Clyde, Faslane Scotland
-Responsible for delivering rapid response elements to nuclear security tasks
-Tasked with protecting UK’s nuclear deterrent and HM submarines
-Provide military support during the ‘final denial’ of access to nuclear assets and facilities.
-Provide security for nuclear conveys when in transit

Question 5

45 Commando

Answer 5

Based in Condor Barracks, Abroath Scotland
-Other light infantry unit