The Royal Marines 3 Commando Brigade normally has about 7,000 men. Don't expect to ever see it all together employed at any time. It is routinely put together in much the same way that a Marine Expeditionary Unit is. That is as customized and mission specific unit based on a specific contingency or mission.
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there are about 50,000 people that inlist for the marines every year
give or take 175,000 about 10 % are female
During the Falklands War in 1982, 17 Royal Marines lost their lives. The conflict resulted in a total of 255 British military personnel casualties, including those from other branches of the armed forces. The Royal Marines played a significant role in the amphibious landings and subsequent operations during the war.
Between 3,000 and 5,000.
A total of 2,700 were in service under Nelson at Trafalgar.
A total of 16,000 were credited with service in Operation Overlord.
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Royal Navy Lt Cmr's wear three rings (two full with a skinny one in the middle) Royal Marines dont use naval ranks but use army ranks, so a Lt Cmr would be a Major and carry a crown on his uniform :)
If your referring to United States Marine Corps: 202,779 active (as of October 2010) 40,000 reserve (as of 2010) And Royal Marines: 7,420 active 970 reserve