Royal Marine instructors 'not expected to shout and swear at recruits', inquest is told
The head of the Commando Training Centre said those who train marine recruits were picked for their 'empathy and emotional intelligence'.
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Royal Marines Sitrep: I was woken up in the early hours – and told I had four days to get ready for war
Major General Julian Thompson said the moment that made him was the call telling him he was going to the Falklands.
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Royal Marines Royal Marine recruit received more 'thrashings' than anyone else, inquest told
Connor Clark was just weeks into his military career when his body was discovered on the tracks adjacent to the Commando Training Centre.
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Football Manny Roche scores late winner as HMS Heron win nervy 2024 Royal Navy cup final in Havant
A tense final looked to be heading to a penalty shootout until the 94th-minute goal.
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Royal Marines Baltops: Royal Marines battle through island network alongside US and Swedish troops
The Baltic Operations saw the Royal Marines take part in beach landings and live fire exercises on an island network near Stockholm.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines recruit had been given many chances by superiors, inquest told
Connor Clark, 18, had completed the third of his four-week recruit orientation course that all marines undertake before initial training.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines recruit worried about losing leave over misplaced kit, inquest told
The trainee was three weeks into a four-week orientation course when his body was discovered on the tracks adjacent to the training centre.
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Royal Marines Trainee marine found dead on rail line believed he was worst recruit, inquest hears
Connor Clark used a duvet to scale a razor wire fence at the Commando Training Centre before being struck by a train in 2021.
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Royal Marines Former Royal Marine cleared after being held in Dubai accused of spying
Matthew Croucher, who won the George Cross for bravery for his service in Afghanistan, was held in Dubai accused of spying.
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D-Day Piper marks D-Day landings on Gold Beach as Royal Marines yomp to commemorative service
A piper started proceedings before Royal Marines came ashore to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.
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D-Day Royal Marine praises the 'mind-blowing' achievements of D-Day veterans on Sword Beach
Major Andrew Atkinson, Squadron Commander of 47 Commando, hails the achievement of the troops who landed on D-Day.
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Politics Former Royal Marines Colonel quits military to stand as Labour candidate in general election
Alistair Carns has resigned after 24 years of service so he can stand as a Labour Party candidate.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines seize £15m of narcotics in nine-hour 40°C Indian Ocean drug bust
Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond has seized 2.4 tonnes of illegal drugs from traffickers.
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D-Day Royal Marines practise beach raiding drills as holidaymakers' game of football goes on
The marines were rehearsing in Cornwall ahead of their landing on Gold Beach in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Royal Marines Hunt begins to find new high-tech insertion craft for Royal Marines Commando Force
The Force is looking to replace its fleet of Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel, which can trace its roots back to WW2, with an all-new design.
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Royal Marines Commandos to get new amphibious warships with lessons learned from Ukraine
The Defence Secretary says up to 28 ships and submarines are in the pipeline as he confirms HMS Albion and Bulwark will not be scrapped.