The Future Commando Force

Planners of the new Future Commando Force concept envisage small, highly versatile teams, attacking key enemy targets. This concept of disaggregated infiltration tactics means it is essential every Royal Marine is trained to an excellent level. James White provides a study of warfighting operations from a close-combat perspective and argues that whilst the Royal Marines has an exceptionally strong moral component, its conceptual component – specifically at this lower tactical level – is often poor. There is a direct correlation between the way in which the Royal Marines are organised and shallow tactical understanding. ◼