Commando

In military science, the term commando can refer to an individual, a military unit, or a raiding style of military operation. In certain contexts, the term is synonymous with light infantry or "special forces". They should be distinguished from special force units which specialise in extended, long range ground-level reconnaisance and patrol missions, behind enemy lines (such as the various Special Air Services).

Commandos today

Britain now maintains one brigade of Commandos (3 Commando Brigade) as part of the Royal Marines; this includes three Royal Marines infantry Commandos (battalions), one Army Royal Artillery Commando Regiment, one Army Royal Engineers Commando Squadron, and a Commando Logistic Regiment consisting of both Royal Marines and soldiers.

Related Topics:
3 Commando Brigade - Battalion - Royal Artillery - Regiment - Royal Engineers - Squadron

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In Australia, Commandos were previously part of 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. This has recently changed, and a full battalion (4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment) of Commandos has been raised. One company of 4th Battalion is responsible for Counter-Terrorism operations and response in the eastern region of Australia and is officially known as Tactical Assault Group - East (TAG-E). This company mirrors its sister unit (the original Tactical Assault Group) in the West (TAG-W), which is part of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR).

Related Topics:
Australia - Royal Australian Regiment - 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment - Australian Special Air Service Regiment

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