Commandos conquer Cornwall's waves as they practise beach landing drills

Royal Marines from 47 Commando Raiding Group and elements of 40 Commando have been honing their amphibious skills at Tregantle Beach, a location renowned for its challenging coastal terrain in southeast Cornwall.

Specialising in amphibious operations, these elite troops undergo intensive training exercises to perfect their ability to deploy swiftly from the sea and take control of a beach.

Operating rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBs) in the surf, the marines demonstrated their expertise in what are known as surfing drills.

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This vital training exercise involves approaching the beach from the sea, deploying the ground force and then recovering back into the water once the operation is complete, all while contending with the unpredictable forces of nature.

The training not only focuses on the technical skills required to manoeuvre the boats and land personnel, but also emphasises teamwork, adaptability and survival in harsh conditions.

The marines are fitted out in dry suits, providing them with the necessary protection from the cold as they battle through the waves, as opposed to their regular multi-terrain pattern (MTP) uniform.

As the sun set over Tregantle Beach, the marines continued their drills, preparing for whatever challenges may lie ahead.