British military slang or phrases you need to know
Fed up and unable to understand your military partner? Or an ex-forces colleague? Well, below are 40 of the forces favourite phrases.
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Navy Record-Breaking 'Rocket Man' Flies Off HMS Queen Elizabeth
A Former Royal Marine Reservist has flown off the aircraft carrier with a jet-powered suit.
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Fun Do Military Commandos Really 'Go Commando?'
Ever wondered where the phrase originated?
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Technology Veteran Royal Marines Reservist Smashes Own Flight-Speed World Record
The former Royal Marine reservist set a new world record at Brighton Pier.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Assault Group Renamed
The renaming coincides with the 75th anniversary of one of the group's greatest battles.
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Royal Marines Ex Lightning Angel: Royal Marines Test Rescue Capabilities Behind 'Enemy' Lines
The initial practice of unarmed combat will be followed by two weeks of live firing.
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Royal Marines Ex-Royal Marine Sets Up Woodland Retreat For Sufferers Of PTSD
The programme recently gained financial backing from the Endeavour Fund.
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News Meet The Wounded Royal Marines Now Helping Dogs Recover
James Hill and Scott Candlish were both wounded while serving, and their military dogs killed.
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Royal Marines Stonehouse Barracks: Future Of Royal Marines' 'Spiritual Home' Still Undecided
The Plymouth barracks is due to close by 2027.
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Royal Marines Ex Blue Steel: Royal Marine Commandos Train On Salisbury Plain
Personnel have been taking part in the exercise, where the mission is to take control of a mock village from the enemy.
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Royals Prince Harry Meets Royal Marines During South Africa Tour
The Duke of Sussex met with Royal Marines who are in South Africa helping to train the Cape Town MPU in anti-poaching tactics.
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Politics Former Royal Marine Paddy Ashdown Praised As Man Of 'Ideals' At Westminster Abbey Service
A service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in honour of the former Liberal Democrat leader has been held.
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News Charity Cheer For Retired Navy Commander's 5,500-Mile Trek
Retired Commander Jane Allen has completed a year-long journey around the British coastline.
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Royal Marines IN PICTURES: Pilot Rescue Training With The Royal Marines
Around 80 marines from Lima Company of Plymouth-based 42 Commando were launched on Merlin helicopters operated by 845 Naval Air Squadron.
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Veterans Former Royal Marine Criticised For Leaving Rowing Machine On Mont Blanc
Matthew Disney wants to retrieve the device himself after attempting to reach Blanc's summit.
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Forces Charities Former Commando Sets Off To Carry Rowing Machine Up Mont Blanc
Matthew Disney is preparing to climb western Europe's highest peak and then row the same distance.