British Royal Marines

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''The British Royal Marines is the United Kingdom's principal land warfare force led by Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Marines. The British Royal Marines is the amphibious light infantry and one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy. The Royal Marines were formed in 1751 by Order of Council under Admiralty control. Initially all field officers were Royal Navy officers as the Royal Navy felt that the ranks of Marine field officers were largely honorary. This meant that the furthest a Marine officer could advance was to Lieutenant Colonel.   ''

''The 'first official' unit of English naval infantry, originally called the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot and soon becoming known as the Admiral's Regiment, was formed on 28 October 1664, with an initial strength of 1,200 infantrymen recruited from the Trained Bands of London as part of the mobilisation for the Second Anglo-Dutch War. James (later King James VII & II), the Duke of York and Albany, Lord High Admiral and brother of King Charles II, was Captain-General of the Artillery CompaCDny, now the Honourable Artillery Company, the unit that trained the Trained Bands.''

''To the right was the initial Convening Order for twelve-hundred soldiers to be recruited for service as a regiment of land and sea soldiers for service in King Charles II Naval Fleet. The regiment was renamed several times and actually disbanded on two occasions, in 1713 and then after War of Austrian Succession. In 1751 fifty new companies of marines were created.''

''As a result of this Order, this fighting force of courageous infantry soldiers became seamen and played a significant role aboard the warships as part of the Royal Navy. These Marines on the sea used their muskets against enemy ships (often from above) and when on land, their infantry training played a significant role in many battles throughout history.''

''It is the largest and strongest force in the world, with the next following (Spanish) unable to match the size and prowess of the British Marines. The British Royal Marines has been a conquering force, a peace-keeping tool, and a brute strength for much of its existence. Always serving the Empire, the British Royal Marines has rarely tasted defeat in it's long-lasting life. If you should ever find yourself in a battle with an enemy to the British Empire, you would do best to pray to whatever god you have!''

Structure
Structure of the British Royal Marines.

The following ranks are a part of the 'British Royal Marines. '''They are listed from the highest rank to the lowest rank. The Lieutenant-Colonel of the Royal Marines has complete authority over the entirety of the Marines, if any questions or guidance are needed, please report to him.''


 * 1) Lieutenant-Colonel of the Royal Marines
 * 2) Major
 * 3) Captain
 * 4) Lieutenant
 * 5) Second-Lieutenant (Ensign)
 * 6) Colour-Sergeant
 * 7) Sergeant-Major
 * 8) Sergeant
 * 9) Corporal
 * 10) Lance-Corporal
 * 11) Private

''Lieutenant-Colonel - The use of the rank of colonel pre-dates the establishment of Great Britain in 1707. In the mid-17th century, the regiments of the New Model Army were commanded by colonels.''

''His Majesty's Marine Forces akin to His Majesty's Royal Army has historically been organised around the regiment, with each regiment being raised, uniformed, and equipped either directly by the crown or by a nobleman. The colonels nominally commanding these regiments often had little to do with the regiment's actual activities, either because they contemporaneously served as general officers or because they were essentially mere financiers. All field officers of the Royal Marines are Royal Navy officers as the Royal Navy feels that the ranks of Marine field officers are largely honorary. This meant that the farthest a Marine officer can currently advance is to lieutenant colonel.''

''By the end of 17th century in Great Britain, the "colonel of a regiment" was often a titled person who had been given Royal Assent to raise it for service and command it in battle. As such, he was required to cover all costs of the regiment's equipment, uniforms and wages as well select its officers. Currently in the 18th century most British regiments are commonly known by the name of the colonelcy, for example Lord Churchill's Dragoons (1683–1685).''

''Major - Major is a military rank which is used by both the British Army and Royal Marines. The rank is superior to captain, and subordinate to lieutenant colonel. The insignia for a major is a crown. The equivalent rank in the Royal Navy is lieutenant commander.''

''By the time of the Paradoxian wars, an infantry battalion usually had two majors, designated the "senior major" and the "junior major". The senior major effectively acted as second-in-command and the majors often commanded detachments of two or more companies split from the main body. The second-in-command of a battalion or regiment is still a major. Reports to the Lieutenant-Colonel commands the Captain.''

''Captain - The rank entails much of the paperwork involved of the Royal marines, recruiting and training. Reports to the Major and commands the Lieutenant.''

''Lieutenant - The rank controls the foot soldiers in the Brigade. Reports to the Captain and commands the Second-Lieutenant.''

Second-Lieutenant - This rank commands the field forces of the Brigade, sends out the commands of the Lieutenant to the Sergeant-Major.

''Sergeant-Major - Sergeant – Major, the first British use of the term was around 1680 and was applied to the senior sergeant in the colonel's company of an infantry regiment. In the 17th century, sergeant majors appeared in individual regiments. These were field officers, third in command of their regiments (after their colonels and lieutenant colonels), with a role similar to the older, army-level sergeant majors.''

Colour-Sergeant - Historically, colour sergeants of British line regiments protected ensigns, the most junior officers who were responsible for carrying their battalions' colours to rally troops in battles. For this reason, to reach the rank of colour sergeant was considered a prestigious attainment, granted normally to those sergeants who had displayed courage on the field of battle. This tradition continues today as colour sergeants form part of a colour party in military parades. 

''Colour sergeants are referred to and addressed as "Colour Sergeant" or "Colour" ("Colour Sergeant Hewitt" or "Colour Hewitt", for instance) in the Army, or as "Colour Sergeant" or "Colours" in the Royal Marines, and never by the more junior rank of "Sergeant". Unusually, NCOs with the ''rank of colour sergeant who hold the appointment of company quartermaster sergeant are still addressed and referred to by their rank, not their appointment. In Foot Guards regiments, colour sergeants are addressed as "Sir" and afforded the respect and privileges normally accorded to warrant officers. 

''Sergeant - Sergeant (abbreviated to Sgt and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organisations, principally military and policing forces. The alternate spelling, "serjeant", is used in The Rifles and other units that draw their heritage from the British Light Infantry. Its origin is the Latin "serviens", "one who serves", through the French term "sergent".''

''The term "sergeant" refers to a non-commissioned officer placed above the rank of a corporal and a police officer immediately below a lieutenant or, in the Great Britain, below an inspector. In most armies the rank of sergeant corresponds to command of a squad (or section). In Commonwealth armies, it is a more senior rank, corresponding roughly to a platoon second-in-command.''

Corporal, Lance-Corporal and Private reports to the Sergeant for their duties.

HCO's of the Royal Marines
High Commanding Officers of the British Royal Marines


 * 1) Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Marines - The Rt. Hon. Chris Gunhound
 * 2) Major - William Ironskull 2nd Division
 * 3) Major - Mercy Huntington-Gunhound 2nd Division
 * 4) Major - Matthew McBellows 1st Division
 * 5) Major - Christopher Jameson 1st Division

Officers of the British Royal Marines
Shown From Highest Rank to Lowest Rank

Uniform
 His Majesty's Royal Marines Uniform

Admiral Hat, Lost keeper's Admiral Hat or Bright Red Accented Navy Hat Captain Blood's Long Coat or Bright Red Cotton Long Coat Bright Red Accented Embellished Vest or Captain Windshadow's Vest Prince Shirt, French Assassin Shirt Plain Cotton Highwaters Adventure Belt or Engraved Box Belt Adventure Boots, Baron Boots Lost Keeper's Shoes (for full dress uniform) 
 * Admiral Hat Found at the tailor on the Island - Padres Del Fuego
 * Lost Keeper's Admiral Hat found at the peddlers at certain times of the year
 * Bright Red Accented Navy Hat can only be looted
 * Captain Blood's Long Coat or Bright Red Cotton Long Coat at the Peddler at certain times of the year
 * Bright Red Accented Embellished Vest can only be looted
 * <p style="text-align:left;">Captain Windshadow's Vest can only be obtained at the completion of the new Hallowed Woods quest
 * <p style="text-align:left;">Prince Shirt is available at the Peddler once a year
 * <p style="text-align:left;">French Assassin Shirt is available at the Peddler once a year
 * <p style="text-align:left;">Plain Cotton Highwaters found on Port Royal tailor
 * <p style="text-align:left;">Engraved Box Belt obtained at the peddler certain times of the year
 * <p style="text-align:left;">Adventure Belt is available from the Adoria's Family Quest
 * <p style="text-align:left;">Lost Keeper's Shoes found at the peddlers certain times of the year
 * <p style="text-align:left;">Adventure Boots are available from the Adoria's Family Quest
 * <p style="text-align:left;">Baron Boots are available at the Peddler once a year

''Uniforms are Mandatory in the Marines. The top version should be the goal of all Royal Marines to show the pride of our illustrious King and Country. God Save The King!''