UK Commando Force Operations has posted images of Royal Marine Commandos carrying out surf drills, designed to ensure personnel can “safely negotiate the rollers and breakers of the surf zone,” according to the tweet.
The post adds: “Surf’s Up!” and highlights the participation of “Members of 47 Commando Raiding Group and 40 Commando.”
Managed by 30 Commando IX Group Royal Marines, the UK Commando Force Operations account frequently showcases the global activities of Commando Forces.
“Surf’s Up!” 🤙🏻
Members of @47CdoRM Raiding Group and @40commando conduct surf drills, allowing commandos to safely negotiate the rollers and breakers of the surf zone. Critical for raiding operations. pic.twitter.com/2s95toRHSS— UK Commando Force Operations (@Commando_Ops) February 6, 2025
This latest tweet underscores the importance of surf drills in amphibious raiding scenarios, where commandos must navigate challenging maritime conditions to conduct operations along hostile or unfamiliar coastlines.
47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines is the Royal Navy’s specialist unit for surface manoeuvre and amphibious operations, providing critical support to the UK’s Commando Force. The unit is divided into two high-readiness Raiding Squadrons tasked with deploying specialist craft for surveillance, reconnaissance, and the insertion and extraction of commandos. They are integral to Littoral Strike operations and can operate globally in diverse environments. Their expertise is further enhanced by a dedicated Logistics Squadron, which maintains and deploys amphibious craft and vehicles across any terrain or climate.
Training is a core focus of 47 Commando, as they deliver Phase 1, 2, and 3 amphibious training, alongside specialist courses like vehicle waterproofing and coxswain training. The unit’s Amphibious Trials and Development Wing, based in North Devon, tests and optimises new equipment, ensuring the Commando Force remains capable of conducting advanced amphibious operations.
The group’s mission is to generate and deploy surface manoeuvre capabilities, supporting global Royal Navy and UK defence objectives.
40 Commando Royal Marines is a light infantry unit at the forefront of the Future Commando Force, with elite troops trained to operate in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. From deserts to the Arctic, they conduct rapid-reaction, expeditionary, and amphibious warfare, making them a versatile and adaptable force. Their role as modern raiders from the sea embodies innovation through new technologies designed to support specialised operations globally.
Since its formation in 1942, 40 Commando has played a key role in every major British conflict, undertaking rapid-response missions, Arctic and mountain warfare, and disaster relief operations. Their marines are highly trained for worldwide deployment at short notice, with capabilities ranging from combat operations to humanitarian missions.
Their heritage, adaptability, and readiness make them a pivotal part of the Royal Navy’s global mission.
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