43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines
The 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines (43 Cdo FP Gp RM), formerly Comacchio Company Royal Marines (1980–1983), Comacchio Group Royal Marines (1983–2001) and Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines (2001–2012), is a 550-man unit of the Royal Marines responsible for guarding the United Kingdom's nuclear weapons. The unit, based at HM Naval Base Clyde, is part of 3 Commando Brigade.
| 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines | |
|---|---|
Unit badge | |
| Active | 1943–1946 1961–1968 1980 – present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Force protection Maritime Interdiction Operations Nuclear Security |
| Size | 550 personnel |
| Part of | 3 Commando Brigade |
| Base | HMNB Clyde |
| Nickname(s) | FPG |
| Motto(s) | Per Mare Per Terram (By Sea By Land) (Latin) |
| Colours (Lanyard) | Red and Old Gold |
| March | Quick – A Life on the Ocean Wave Slow – Preobrajensky |
| Anniversaries | Lake Comacchio, 3 April 1945 |
| Website | 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines |
| Commanders | |
| Captain General | The Duke of Sussex, KCVO, ADC(P) |
| Commandant General | Lieutenant General Robert Magowan CB, CBE |
| Superior Commander | Commander Operations, Fleet Headquarters |
| Current Commander | Colonel Tony de Reya RM MBE |
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