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Royal Navy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Royal Navy is the second largest navy in the world in terms of gross tonnage (the US Navy has the world’s largest) and is currently the second largest in western Europe in terms of personnel, after the French Marine Nationale. The Royal Navy also participated in the Gulf War, the Kosovo conflict, the Afghanistan Campaign, and the 2003 Iraq War, the last of which saw RN warships bombard positions in support of the Al Faw Peninsula landings by Royal Marines. The Royal Navy is established under the royal prerogative and the head of the Royal Navy, known as the Lord High Admiral, and overall head of the Armed Forces, is the British Sovereign. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_navy   (4586 words)

Royal Marines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Marines officers, unlike their counterparts in the Army or regular Navy, faced obstacles when trying to climb the social ladder, as officers in the Marines were widely perceived as failures unable to obtain commissions in the Army. Eighteen Royal Marines commanded Fleet Air Arm squadrons during the course of the war, and with the formation of the British Pacific Fleet were well-represented in the final drive on Japan. Royal Marines Band Service: The only branch of the Royal Marines which admits women and whose members are not necessarily commando-trained (and therefore may wear blue berets instead of green), the Band Service provides all the regular bands for the Royal Navy and also trains the RN Volunteer Bands. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Marine   (5808 words)

United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) The Marine Corps is the second smallest of the five branches of the United States armed forces, with 176,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2002. Marines were among the first troops deployed to Vietnam, as well as the last to leave during the evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon. The Marine Corps has a widely-held reputation as a fierce and effective fighting force and the Marines take pride in their gung-ho attitude, are indoctrinated with a strong belief in their chain of command and the importance of esprit de corps, a spirit of enthusiasm and pride in themselves and the Corps. www.gogog.com /project/wikipedia/index.php/United_States_Marine_Corps   (4435 words)

Marine Reserve A marine reserve is an area of the ocean and shore that is protected. All the living things within the marine reserve area are protected, including their homes in the rocks, sand and coral. Under the Marine Reserves Act 1971, the Department of Conservation is responsible for caring for and managing marine reserves - this includes: marking marine reserve boundaries, law enforcement, issuing scientific permits and monitoring environmental changes. www.kcc.org.nz /places/marinereserves.asp   (1191 words)

Royal Marines Reserve RMR Scotland, Govan, Glasgow with detachments at Dundee, Grangemouth and Greenock Anyone who is accepted to serve in the RMR is required to spend a certain amount of his time training in order to reach the high standards demanded of all who wear the coveted Green Beret. RMR service encourages responsibility, resourcefulness and the ethic of service, all of which would be assets to any employee in carrying out his daily work. www.onceamarinealwaysamarine.co.uk /rmr.htm   (1006 words)

United States Marine Corps - Voyager, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) The Marine Corps is the second smallest of the five branches (Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard) of the U.S. military, with 172,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2005. As of October 2005, Marine Generals Peter Pace (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) and James L. Jones (Commander of the United States European Command; NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Europe; and a former commandant of the Marine Corps) are senior in time and grade to the commandant. Marines are less generous with awards and unit identification; the rationale behind this is that as a member of an elite force, it is enough to be identified simply as a Marine. www.voyager.in /United_States_Marine_Corps   (6334 words)

Marine Reserve Therefore the marine reserve area needs to include both breeding grounds and foraging ranges to ensure there is adequate protection. Marine reserves are an important step in protecting New Zealand’s diverse marine fauna and are a way of ensuring resource preservation for future generations. We all want to be able to enjoy the marine environment and marine reserves are an important step in ensuring this will still be possible for many years to come. www.forestandbird.org.nz /Marine/reserves/nuggets.asp   (832 words)

news.mod.uk - Latest News Colonel Paul Anthony Jobbins, a Royal Marine Reserve, is honoured for his actions in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2004 and receives the George Medal. In 2001 he was appointed as Royal Marines Reserve Colonel the senior RMR post and was appointed OBE in the Golden Jubilee Honours list in 2003 for services to the RMR. He is a member of Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, serving as the selected marine member for RFCA in Gloucestershire, and is Chairman of the Badminton and District branch of the Royal British Legion. www.operations.mod.uk /telic/ophons05/jobbins.htm   (1036 words)

Royal Navy Reserve (The Netherlands) Dutch tricolour, in the center a white disk (2/3th of the flag height) with in fl a foul anchor under the royal crown (the emblem of the Royal Netherlands Navy). As a naval reserve officer and a captain in the Dutch merchant marine, you may ask Her Majesty the Queen for permission to fly the Naval Reserve flag. A copy of the Royal decree must be carried on board of the ship you fly the flag on, it may be checked by any naval vessel or by a naval port harbour master. www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/nl~kmr.html   (274 words)

Major wins £6,700 for lost earnings AN officer in the Royal Marine Reserve who was called out of a lucrative Foreign Office job to serve in Bosnia has won a ground-breaking case for lost earnings. The tribunal was told that Major Figgins, of Axmouth, Devon, left the Royal Marines in March 1995, took up a civilian post with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and became an officer in the Royal Marines Reserve. Last September he was called up by the Reserve and believed he would be paid at his Foreign Office rate of £161.77 a day - £59,000 a year - but after Dec 31, when a Foreign Office assignment ended, his pay reverted to a major's salary of about £36,000 a year. telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/2000/05/15/nmaj15.html   (207 words)

The RFCA for Yorkshire and Humber   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) The Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association for Yorkshire and the Humber covers the counties of North, South and West Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire and the North and North East Lincolnshire. The provision and maintenance of accommodation for the Royal Navy Reserve, Royal Marine Reserve, Territorial Army, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, the Army Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps. www.rfca-yorkshire.org.uk /RFCA/rfca.htm   (227 words)

Marine Reserve Rules There are some important things you need to know when you are visiting a marine reserve.... There are some things you are not allowed to do under the Marine Reserves Act 1971. If you see anyone breaking any of these laws within a marine reserve contact the Department of Conservation. www.kcc.org.nz /places/marinereserve/rules.asp   (296 words)

Gresham Royal Marine Hotel Dublin Hotel. Dublin hotel Reservations - Reserve Online. Set in its own spacious gardens, the Royal Marine Hotel is a haven of relaxation overlooking Dublin Bay. The Royal Marine is a Sup 1st class Victorian hotel, built in 1865. One of Ireland's most charming & luxurious hotels, the Royal Marine has a restful bay Lounge, an elegant restaurant serving traditional Irish & French dishes, and "Toddy's" where a carvery luncheon is served.24 hour room service, complimentary car parking, laundry cleaning service and secretarial service. hotels.imajejen.com /europe/ie/dublin/gresham-royal-marine-hotel.htm   (254 words)

Royal Marine - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) Royal Marine is offers many services such as new and used boat sales, brokerage, service, parts and more. With change over just arount the corner, thr crew at Royal marine is cranking uo the heat on 2004 model boats. If you are new to Royal Marine stop in and ask about getting a slip for your boat on Beautiful Lake Fenton. royalmarineinc.com   (481 words)

Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley, Dive Belize, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Scuba Diving and snorkeling in the ... Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of San Pedro Ambergris Caye. The reserve covers approximately three square miles (7.8 sq km) and is divided into three zones. The entire reserve focuses on a cut through the reef which is little more than 25 yards (23 m) wide and 30 feet (9 m) deep. www.ambergriscaye.com /holchan   (1781 words)

New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Marine reserve awaits final permit The controversial Parininihi Marine Reserve is a step closer to becoming a fully protected area, despite opponents vowing to fight the move. The reserve was given the go-ahead in December and Land Information New Zealand has now approved its survey legislation plan. The reserve bans all fishing and crayfish potting along 5.5km of North Taranaki coastline. feeds.newzealandnews.net /?rid=1c172532208b220c&...   (474 words)

RAF Boxing Association Matt, who appeared to have the edge on technical boxing skill, was an unfortunately victim of some extremely hard punching in the last round and, much to his upset, his corner retired him for the evening to be on the safe side. At this stage the Royal Marines were well ahead with a well deserved victory of 3 bouts to 1. The interval complete, Royal Marines went to work again with a confident and aggressive start from their LCpl Tang. www.raf.mod.uk /rafboxing/events/RAFvRM.html   (369 words)

Royal Marine Hotel : Brora Hotels : Sutherland : Hotel Review Scotland GUIDE to the best Scottish hotels The Royal Marine won The Scottish Family Hotel of the Year award at The Scottish Hotels of the Year Awards in 2004; was runner-up in the Activities Hotel category in 2005; and won the Golf Break Hotel Award 2006: not bad going. We know of one leading hotelier for whom the Royal is their perfect Highland escape and they cite the whole feel of the place. Subsequently the house became the Royal Marine Hotel and has been under its present and popular ownership for the past 18 years. www.hotelreviewscotland.com /hotel.asp?id=226   (4855 words)

Amazon.co.uk: The Making of a Royal Marine Commando: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) It seems they have shown a marine with his beret incorrect- you see the cap badge is ALWAYS over the left eye, unlike the right eye shown. The comparisons between the Paras and the Marines are clearly pointed out, the underlying factor being that all Marines (apart from the band) are Commando trained, which as you can find out by reading the book means they have to undergo the mentally and physically demanding Commando week. Whether or not you are thinking about joining the Marines, this book is a helpfull insight into the most renowned and professional unit in the World, The Royal Marine Commandos. www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0330355260   (824 words)

West Midlands Reserve Forces The Royal Marine Reserve is a sea and land infantry - and a key support force to the Royal Navy today. From there, the force requires you to develop stamina and fitness, while training courses will stretch the very limits of your endurance. Only once you've successfully completed these tough physical tests will you earn the right to serve alongside regular Royal Marines throughout the world... www.wm-reserves.co.uk /rmr.html   (96 words)

Operation Telic: British Forces Deployed Each of these are commercially owned (AWSR Shipping) ro-ro ferries on a PFI contract with the Ministry of Defense, the order was completed twenty months early enabling the MOD to bring this new capacity into use in the build up to Operation Telic. Royal Naval Reserve, in kuwait and iraq from the beginning of February 2003 to June 2003 with the forward logistics team others served at sea and all around the gulf states including Iraq itself during the actual war. Over 300 RNR personnel were deployed to serve in the Gulf Area, Iraq, headquarters and in the UK in support of the war effort. www.britains-smallwars.com /gulf2/units.html   (1025 words)

Personal Trainer - Rob Dale I worked as a freelance Personal Trainer at Fitness First Portsmouth for 10 months in 2005, carrying out induction’s, fitness assessments, taking part in exercise classes and training people from the age of 16 to 65 on the CV machines, weights and 1:1 circuits/boxing and kickboxing exercise. Due to my commitments within the RMR and the limited time that Fitness First allowed me for time off I decided to leave and concentrate more on house calls and outdoors training. Experience: A Sports Science background and time spent training with the RMR has developed my awareness and skills of how to train people to go that ‘extra mile’ and working at Fitness First with many different clients and other personal trainers has increased my all-round knowledge of fitness training. homepage.ntlworld.com /c.dale7/aboutme.html   (325 words)

Rum Ration. THE Unofficial Royal Navy and Royal Marines Forum Rum Ration, the unofficial website of the British Royal Navy and Royal Marines, was born in February 06 and is the sister site of the infamous Army Rumour Service (ARRSE). Rum Ration users include serving, ex and future members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, their family and friends, and a mix of users from the wider British and overseas military community. The forum has sections for all parts of the RN and RM including submariners, the Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Navy Reserve and Royal Marine Reserve. www.rumration.co.uk   (251 words)

Royal Navy The Queen yesterday, Tuesday 8 August 2006, appointed a number of new Royal Patrons to various Royal Navy Commands. The aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious and the destroyer HMS Gloucester returned to a rapturous welcome from over 2,000 of their loved ones who were on the jetties for the Ships’ delayed return to their Portsmouth base today Thursday (August 3). Deploying to Afghanistan in September 2006, 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines were joined at Salisbury plain on Tuesday 25 July 2006 by the Minister of the Armed Forces, Adam Ingram to watch their final preparations. www.royal-navy.mod.uk   (188 words)

The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Background Ashmore Reef supports a rich and diverse avian and marine habitat; in 1983 it became a National Nature Reserve. Cartier Island, a former bombing range, is now a marine reserve. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. www.brainyatlas.com /fields/2028.html   (15472 words)

Royal Marine Hotel - Dunoon - Royal Marine Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor Modernized Tudor-style Hotel overlooking the Firth of Clyde, once used as headquarters for the Royal Yachting Fraternity. The Cowal peninsula is beautiful, but especially so in autumn.The Royal Marine is an ideal base for... My Husband and I spent many happy years visiting Royal Marine,but due to illness this was curtailed,but... tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g190750-d193992-Reviews-Royal_Marine-D...   (371 words)

William Hale - Interactive CV - Positions of Responsibility Page Founding member of the unit, contributing significantly during term and vacations both in Naval (leadership, navigation and seamanship) and social activities (managing the mess funds for the bar, balls and dinners). Currently training for Commando Qualifications with London Royal Marine Reserve. Running second largest university club of 120 members, organising matches, reinstating a long running competition which attracted over 100 entries, and involved in the setting up of an Olympic style training centre for the North East. freespace.virgin.net /w.hale/old_format/doc/postsheld.htm   (146 words)

Royal Marine Hotel - Brora - Royal Marine Hotel Royal Marine Hotel, hotel located in Brora, UK. All data and pictures are displayed for Royal Marine Hotel, Brora as a courtesy for Exploitz.com visitors. It is the responsibility of Exploitz.com visitors to verify all information when confirming your reservations with Royal Marine Hotel. www.exploitz.com /Royal-Marine-Hotel-h-Brora-hotel-gb   (158 words)

Trivia Contest - World Cultures European This may actually have had some basis in fact, as holly growing in the wild is often used as shelter by small animals and insects. He was buried with full military honours in Bangor, Co. Down, and a bugler from the Royal Irish Regiment sounded the Last Post. It's a trivia book about Irish Americans and, in our humble opinion, it would be a fun little volume to have with you the next time you're bending your elbow with the lads. www.irishcultureandcustoms.com /TriviaDidyouknow.html   (6603 words)

Royal Australian Navy Gun Plot Sail into battle and around the world, in both War and Peace, with the Royal Australian Navy, from its early Australian Colonial Era beginnings, Boxer Rebellion, WW1 and Gallipoli, WW2, Malaya, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and in other famous battles and campaigns. The Royal Australian Navy Today, its Order Of Battle, ships, submarines, naval aircraft and aviation, diving, including historic ship lists and pictorial histories or visit the armoury to see weapons, guns, missiles past and present. Users of the web site shall only be entitled to copy the web site for their own personal use and may not republish or reproduce any substantial part of the web site in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of the owner. www.gunplot.net   (735 words)

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