47 Commando (Raiding Group)

47 Commando (Raiding Group)

47

Commando
(Raiding Group)

As naval operations & mobility support specialists, 539 RS are tasks with delivering Marines to the target and providing support during operations.

As naval operations & mobility support specialists, 47 CDO are tasks with delivering Marines to the target and providing support during operations.

Recruitment Info

Recruitment Info

47 Commando (Raiding Group) are the specialist crews who bring the fight to the enemy from support vehicles. Manning RHICC Fast Assault Craft and Coyote Fire Support vehicles, they provide the mobility, firepower, and tactical support that enable 40 Commando and the wider Battlegroup to strike anywhere, anytime.

47 Commando (Raiding Group) are the specialist crews who bring the fight to the enemy from support vehicles. Manning RHICC Fast Assault Craft and Coyote Fire Support vehicles, they provide the mobility, firepower, and tactical support that enable 40 Commando and the wider Battlegroup to strike anywhere, anytime.

  • Operation Style: Vehicle Crew (RHICC & Coyote)

  • Operation Time: Saturdays, 1900 UK Time

  • Enlistment Types: Full-Time only

  • Operation Style: Vehicle Crew (RHICC & Coyote)

  • Operation Time: Saturdays, 1900 UK Time

  • Enlistment Types: Full-Time only

47 Commando is the specialist amphibious assault unit of UKCF, focused on naval operations, raiding tactics, and littoral warfare. Operating RHICC landing craft, drones, and advanced communications systems, 47 Commando brings mobility, firepower, and flexibility to the fight.

47 Commando is the specialist amphibious assault unit of UKCF, focused on naval operations, raiding tactics, and littoral warfare. Operating RHICC landing craft, drones, and advanced communications systems, 47 Commando brings mobility, firepower, and flexibility to the fight.

Whether you’re interested in commanding a landing craft, providing overwhelming firepower, or supporting with drones and medical aid, there’s a place for you in 47 Commando.

Whether you’re interested in commanding a landing craft, providing overwhelming firepower, or supporting with drones and medical aid, there’s a place for you in 47 Commando.

Core Roles

Core Roles

As part of 47 Commando, you’ll take on high-impact positions that are essential to the success of amphibious operations.

As part of 47 Commando, you’ll take on high-impact positions that are essential to the success of amphibious operations.

We divide our roles into two main categories: General Duties Marines and Specialist Marines. Each offers unique opportunities to enhance your gameplay, develop your skills, and support your team on operations.

We divide our roles into two main categories: General Duties Marines and Specialist Marines. Each offers unique opportunities to enhance your gameplay, develop your skills, and support your team on operations.

  • Gunner / Crewman – Operate the crafts weapon systems, delivering devastating firepower during landings and suppressing enemy threats.

  • Gunner / Crewman – Operate the crafts weapon systems, delivering devastating firepower during landings and suppressing enemy threats.

  • Driver / Coxswain – Take command of an RHICC or Coyote navigating the asset while ensuring Marines are delivered safely to their target.

  • Driver / Coxswain – Take command of an RHICC or Coyote navigating the asset while ensuring Marines are delivered safely to their target.

  • Signaller – Act as the lifeline between deployed craft and command, managing secure communications and coordinating movements.

  • Signaller – Act as the lifeline between deployed craft and command, managing secure communications and coordinating movements.

  • Unmanned Systems Operator – Deploy drones and unmanned systems to conduct reconnaissance, gather intelligence, and provide tactical overwatch.

  • Unmanned Systems Operator – Deploy drones and unmanned systems to conduct reconnaissance, gather intelligence, and provide tactical overwatch.

  • Combat Team Medic – Deliver immediate, life-saving treatment under fire, ensuring Marines stay combat effective on both sea and land.

  • Combat Team Medic – Deliver immediate, life-saving treatment under fire, ensuring Marines stay combat effective on both sea and land.

Development & Leadership Opportunities

Development & Leadership Opportunities

47 Commando offers structured development paths for those who want to expand their skills and take on greater responsibilities.

47 Commando offers structured development paths for those who want to expand their skills and take on greater responsibilities.

Training covers:

Training covers:

  • Advanced navigation and vessel command.

  • Amphibious tactics and raiding doctrine.

  • Reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.

  • Communication and command roles.

  • Advanced navigation and vessel command.

  • Amphibious tactics and raiding doctrine.

  • Reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.

  • Communication and command roles.

With experience and commitment, members can progress into leadership positions, commanding craft or taking charge of raiding sections.

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The Army The Nation Needs

The Army The Nation Needs

Protecting the United Kingdom and helping it prosper by fighting and winning our battles from the land.

Protecting the United Kingdom and helping it prosper by fighting and winning our battles from the land.