Royal Navy commando assault ships head for Norway - Shipping Times

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Royal Navy commando assault ships head for Norway
[SIZE=-1]Shipping Times, UK - 30 Jan 2008[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]The ships’ first task will be to transport some of the men and equipment of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines to the area before launching the marines ashore ...[/SIZE]

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[Ninja_Stoker]

This is the first time I've seen the two ships pictured together. (Doubtless it's happened previously).

For those joining if you join a RM Assault Squadron (ASRM) these are the two most likely ships you'll serve on,together with HMS Ocean.(Pictured below)

(Note landing craft on the side)

Do bear in mind you can serve on a ship, much the same as a matelot for two or more years- in fact some Royal Marines prefer to serve on ships- many LC's do anyway.

OK for the clever guys (a standard POC question at AIB): How many different types of aircraft are pictured on HMS Ocean's deck & which service operates each?

 

[Robfo]

I want to say, 3 types of aircraft with what looks like: Chinooks, Sea Kings and Lynxes.
Then I reckon its Fleet Air Arm for the Sea Kings and Lynxes and RAF for the Chinooks.

I'm probably completely wrong though

 

[blocky]

yep sea king lynx and chinhook i would say

RM pilot for lynx fleet air arm for chinhook and sea king

oh and i dont want to be a officer but worth a try

oh and another question is there women on the ships if so im *text deleted* go 3 commando brigade

 

[Ulick]

yep sea king lynx and chinhook i would say

RM pilot for lynx fleet air arm for chinhook and sea king

oh and i dont want to be a officer but worth a try

oh and another question is there women on the ships if so im *text deleted* go 3 commando brigade

Of course there are women mate, most are RN....as I understand it, RM's are quite popular with the ladies.

 

[blocky]

ok im *text deleted* join them get myself some p*text deleted**y hahah :P:P:P

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

I'd say four

Chinook- RAF Pilots
Lynx- Army, RN & RM Pilots
Gazelle (no longer in service)
Sea-King- RN (845 Squadron being the junglies who work directly in upport of the RM)

Who operates the Merlins & Pumas?

 

[cliffhanger]

I agree with Ninja regrding the aircraft on deck.

As far as I know, ASW Merlins are used by the FAA and Puma's are currently being used by the RAF. Of Course, I could be completely wrong:¬D

 

[Dodger]

how do you join a RM Assault Squadron? *text deleted*

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

As far as I know, ASW Merlins are used by the FAA and Puma's are currently being used by the RAF. Of Course, I could be completely wrong:¬D

You're 100% correct- go to the top of the Class!

how do you join a RM Assault Squadron? *text deleted*

Simply by filling out a drafting preference on the Joint Personnel Administration (JPA)
computer system by volunteering to serve in one of the ASRM afloat elements after completing Recruit Training.

 

[Dodger]

sound, would this oportnity come about in the RMR also?

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

Have to say I'm not sure on that one Dodger.

Logic would suggest that if Albion, Bulwark or Ocean were deploying under-manned, then the RMR would be tasked to augment the shortfall in trained manpower initially by asking for volunteers, then if unfulfilled, by mobilisation.

Your RMR unit themselves are better placed to advise on ASRM billets taken up by trained RMR personnel. Unfortunately, I specialise on the recruiting side rather than "in-career" options or opportunities.

If you cannot get a definitive answer on this just PM me & I'll get an answer from the correct source for you later next week.

 

[Dodger]

ah cheers, no worries I will ask about when i actually get in. Just considering options *text deleted*.

 

[Plummy]

Why would you want to serve on a ship when you could be in ghanners? *text deleted*
and blocky if there is ladies there im sure you wouldnt be allowed to get anything not even a peck on the cheek *text deleted* well i think anyways id much rather be on land or maybe ghanners then a ship. what do marines do on a ship?

 

[blocky]

yeah i supppose *text deleted* i would rather be fighting. im not sure if u can get some on this ships.... i think we should leave this question to ste! hell know for sure

p.s i just bought his other book ' return to civvie street ' off amazon

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

OK next questions (I'm thinking of making this a daily quiz in it's own forum):

What are the designated titles of the RM Assault Squadrons embarked on the amphibious ships?

What types of Landing Craft are on/in the assault ships?

 

[blocky]

landing craft - LCVP MK5

assault (dont think im right but..) - 1 assault group royal marines and 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines