Royal Marines

The Corps of Royal Marines, usually just known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdom's amphibious forces and a core component of the country's Rapid Deployment Force. They are lightly equipped, able to operate independently in all terrains, and highly trained as a commando force.

Current weapons

• The SA80A2 - 5.56 mm assault rifle (accepts M16A2 magazines)
• The Minimi Light Machine Gun 5.56 mm belt or magazine (from SA80/M16) procured as an ad hoc stop gap due to the failings of the LSW
• The Light Support Weapon (LSW) - Controversial 5.56 mm magazine fed light machine gun based on SA80
• The Barret 50 Calibre Rifle - 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) BMG (Browning Machine gun) anti-material sniper rifle
• The L96A1 Sniper Rifle - 7.62 x 51 mm bolt-action sniper rifle
• The 7.62 mm General Purpose Machine Gun - the famous FN MAG 7.62 x 51 belt fed machine gun with option of tripod for sustained fire role
• The 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) Browning Heavy Machine Gun
• The LAW94 Light Anti Tank Rocket
• The MILAN wire guided anti-tank missile
• The 81 mm Mortar
• The Accuracy International .338 Lapua Long Range Rifle
• The Browning Hi-Power - 9 mm parabellum semi automatic pistol
• The Sig Sauer P228 - 9 mm parabellum semi automatic pistol