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Image of a Royal Marine showcasing the new Commando Uniform 2020.
Royal Marines will be kitted out with a brand-new uniform as the commandos undergo their most significant transformation and rebranding since World War Two.
The elite commandos of the Royal Navy are undertaking a notable development project – known as the Future Commando Force programme – which will see an overhaul of the way the Green Berets operate.
This will involve more Royal Marines operating from the sea as high-readiness troops, forward deployed and always ready to react, whether that’s for war-fighting, specific combat missions such as commando raids, or providing humanitarian assistance.
As part of this restructuring, the Royal Marines will have a new look that is in-keeping with the maritime traditions of the Corps but also gives recognition to their commando forebears of World War Two.
As a clear indication of the Royal Marines’ integration with the Royal Navy, the White Ensign features on one sleeve with the iconic Fairbairn Sykes Dagger patch stitched to the other to signify attachment to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines.
Complementing that is the traditional Royal Marines Commando insignia, which will return to the design first worn by commandos when they launched daring raids into Nazi-occupied Europe.
The flash with red writing and navy-blue background will be worn once again, as the commandos evolve to conduct more raids from the sea, persistently deployed to counter the threats of the modern-day battlefield.
Not only does the uniform embrace the Royal Marines’ strong, renowned identity, it naturally has real-world performance benefits too.
The NATO procured uniform – which is made by USA-based firm Crye Precision – is 17 per cent lighter weight, has three-times higher tear-strength, is 60 per cent faster-drying and four-times more breathable than the typical 50/50 cotton/nylon kit.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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RETRO - Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
HRH DUKE OF EDINBURGH
In the uniform of Captain General of the Royal Marines
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