42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

Official Twitter account for 42 Commando Royal Marines. royalnavy.mod.uk/42Cdo Plymouth, England Joined March 2018

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

19 hours ago

#MondayMotivation Ranks from 42 Commando RM methodically clearing through a target vessel in search of a HVT (high value target) Happy Monday🗡️

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

4 days ago

#FridayFeeling A rank from 42 Commando RM sending casualty details over the radio. Have a hoofing weekend! 🤘

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UK Commando Force Operations @Commando_Ops

5 days ago

#ThrowbackThursday. @RoyalMarines from @42_commando deploy by @RoyalNavy Sea King helicopter on Operation KEYHOLE, 19-20 June 1982. This would be the last action of the Falklands Conflict, to capture a small Argentine outpost on Thule Island.

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

6 days ago

BREACHER UP 🪚 Ranks from 42 Commando RM participating in the boarding course learning essential MOE (Method Of Entry) skills, further developing our global capability 🌍

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Royal Marines @RoyalMarines

7 days ago

These are the Royal Marines values. Royal Marines Commandos go through some of the most rigorous training on the planet and emerge as warfighters – the pursuit of excellence is relentless. What does EXCELLENCE mean to you? #RoyalMarines #Commandos royalnavy.mod.uk/organisation/r…

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

a week ago

#MondayMotivation Ranks from 42 Commando, M Company fast roping from an American Blackhawk helicopter in front of the Sydney Opera House earlier this year.

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

2 weeks ago

#ThrowbackThursday Members from 42 Commando, J Company, in Kabul during Herrick 9 - 04/12/2008. Different time, yet still the same values and standards ⚔️ Photo credit: Gregory Sirc

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

2 weeks ago

#TacticalTuesday Our most modern primary weapon system, the Sig Sauer MCX. 2 out of 4 Companies at 42 Commando RM have adopted it as their primary weapon system, upgrading from the C8.

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

2 weeks ago

#MondayMotivation Ranks from M Company, 42 Commando, in America operating with US MARSOC. We learnt valuable skills during night raids, helicopter insertions and CQB serials within a hot and humid climate.

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

3 weeks ago

#FridayFeeling Sending it into the weekend. Have a good one! 🫡

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

3 weeks ago

#ThrowbackThursday Ranks from 42 Commando RM honing their pistol marksmanship skills during the boarding course at the start of 2025. No matter the range, we’re ready.

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

3 weeks ago

#MondayMotivation Ranks from 42 Commando RM ‘opening the door to a new week’. We will have a stand @DSEI_event this week, please come and pay us a visit so we can talk you through what kit we use on exercises and operations around the globe 🌍

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UK Commando Force Operations @Commando_Ops

4 weeks ago

A hoofing start to the new term. The first Junior Leaders Conference took place at @CommandoTRG, allowing Corporals from across the UKCF to be updated on the transformation programme, changes to training, and upskill on OPSEC. They also questioned senior Commanders face to face.

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HMS Richmond @HMS_Richmond

3 weeks ago

Back at sea, back to training. Boarding and gunnery practice, keeping the team sharp and focused on operations. #CSG25 @COMUKCSG @RNASCuldrose @42_commando @RoyalNavy

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

4 weeks ago

#Fridayfeeling Ranks from 42 Commando getting rounds down with the HMG during a range package on the south coast of the UK. Have a good weekend 🫡

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Royal Navy @RoyalNavy

4 weeks ago

A Royal Navy pilot has been honoured at the White House for his work with the @USCG on stopping illegal drugs reaching the United States. Lt Cdr Fleming helped stop two vessels carrying more than 3,000kg of cocaine. ➡️royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/sept…

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42 Commando Royal Marines @42_commando

4 weeks ago

#ThrowbackThursday A rank from 42 Commando RM, fast roping from a Merlin during the 2022 Boarding Course. It may only be 3 years ago, however, we are constantly evolving.