To protect the Royal Navy's ships on operations agains CQB situations and to aid the navy in piracy and smuggling.
They are used to assult in sea to land/land to sea combat.
In places like Aufghanistan, theey are an elite force of shock troops that are used for hit and run tactics.
The Royal Marines are a much smaller body of men who receive a longer and more intensive basic training and more advanced training in special operations skills.
The Royal Marines are part of the Royal Navy and nothing to do with the Army.
Royal Marines Division ended in 1943.
Royal Marines Division was created in 1940.
Royal Marines A.F.C. was created in 2008.
There are five bands associated with the Royal Marines.
Royal Marines Museum was created in 1958-10.
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Royal Marines Band Service was created in 1903.
The Royal Marines Commando are people who do battle using submarines on the sea. You can join the Royal Marines Commando through their website RoyalNavy dot com.
John Douglas - Royal Marines officer - died in 1814.
Robert Ross - Royal Marines officer - died in 1794.