Corps Knowledge & History Part 1

Corps Knowledge & History...
So along with a diary of my gym routine I'll be using the blog as a store for all the information I learn online. I have a notebook which I keep this information in as well, but it's always helpful you make a backup file as it were!
   Over the next week I intend to get down to the local AFCO and pick up The Globe & Laurel Magazine, as I really wanted to learn the structure of the Royal Marines Unit Command and Senior Appointments. I know that CGRM/COMUKAMPHIBFOR Maj Gen is E Davis OBE as he took over Maj Gen Howes OBE. I also know that Brig M Davis was appointed Commanding Officer of 3 Cdo Bde, but I'm having difficulty tracking down the CD. I know it used to be Col H J White, but as the guys above him have shifted places I want to make sure someone else hasn't taken over the role before I drill this all into my head. So that threw tonight's revision on its arse. So here's some of the general knowledge I have already instilled into myself.
The Globe & Laurel


The Lion & The Crown:
This was presented to the Marines in 1802 by King George IV. It denotes a Royal Regiment
The Globe
Chosen by King George IV as a symbol of the Marines success in every corner of the globe.
The Laurels
Awarded to the Corps to honour the gallantry displayed during the investment and capture of Belle Isle, off L orient, in April-June 1761


Gibraltar
Refers to the Siege of Gibraltar in 1704. It was awarded in 1827 by George IV as a special distinction for the services of Four of the old army Marine Regiments.
The Fouled Anchor
Incorporated into the emblem in 1747, is the badge of the Lord High Admiral and shows that the Corps is part of the Naval Service.
Per Mare Per Terram
Believed to have been used for the first time in 1775.

What Aircraft Do The Royal Navy Currently Use?
Lynx MK 8 (Attack Helicopter)
Armoury- Sea Skua Missiles
                Sting Ray Torpedoes
                Depth Charger
                Machine Gun Pods
Operates From:
                Type 42 Destroyer
                Type 22 Frigates
                Ice Patrol Ship HMS ENDURANCE
                SOME Type 23 Frigates (When not operating Merlins)
                Type 45 Destroyers
Flown By:
                815 Naval Sqn
Aircrew/Maintainers:
                702 Air Sqn

Lynx MK 9
Flown By:
              847 Naval Air Squadron (NAS)
              RMC Helicopter Force

Merlin MK1
Role:
       Search & Destroy Enemy Submarines
       Anti Piracy/ Drugs Running Patrols
       Surveillance/ Reconnaissance
       Search & Rescue
       Passenger & Load Transportation
Armoury:
       Sonar Buoys
       Sting Ray Torpedoes
Note:
       Currently being upgraded to MK2 which has more powerful computer systems & easier operation for aircrew
Used by:
            814 NAS
            820 NAS
            824 NAS
            829 NAS

Sea King MK7 Airborne Surveillance & Control
                                        (ASAC)
Role:
       Detecting Enemy Threats/ Suspicious Ground Movements
Equipment:
       Search Water 2000 RADAR (Observes and detects enemy units)
Used by:
       849 NAS
       854 NAS
       857 NAS


Sea King MK4
Role:
       Personnel Carrier
       Delivers Supplies
       Deliver Heavy Artillery
       Delivers Light Weight Transport
Used By:
       Commando Helicopter Force
       845 NAS
       846 NAS

Sea King MK5
Role:
       Perform Search & Rescue Operations around British Isles
Used By:
       771 NAS
       HMS Gannet

Lynx Wildcat
Role:
      Anti Submarine
      Ship Protection
      CASEVAC
      Battlefield Reconnaissance
Upgrades:
      Increased Engine Power
      Improved Operating in HOT ENVIRONMENTS/ HIGH ALTITUDE
      Improved Cabin
      Armoured Seats/ Floor
      Targeting System/ 360 degree Full Colour Surveillance RADAR
Used By:
      700W NAS (Testing Phase)