Originally Posted by
RAFEngO74to09
The press release launching the new RM uniform gave a clue as to what might lie ahead:
"Royal Marines Commandos are to get a brand new uniform under the most
significant transformation and rebranding programme launched since World War 2."
"Under the Future Commando Force programme more Royal Marines will operate from the sea, utilising new and innovative technology as high-readiness troops, forward deployed and ready to react, whether that’s war-fighting, specific combat missions such as commando raids, or providing humanitarian assistance"
So it looks like - perhaps - more emphasis on larger RM teams on QE Class carriers, DDs & RFAs and perhaps a rundown of the "storming the beach" capability using LPD, LCU & LCVP.
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-an...es-new-uniform
IIRC there was someone talking about this relatively recently - quite where is lost to me right now - but in effect saying why didn't a lot more ships (anything that can operate a helicopter) have RM detachments as most of the day action these days requires small teams