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commando

1. 
a. an amphibious military unit trained for raiding
b. a member of such a unit
2. the basic unit of the Royal Marine Corps
3. (originally) an armed force raised by Boers during the Boer War
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Caption: ABOVE RIGHT: A fun time was had by all when the Commando Lites played the Military Attache Lame Ducks on Wednesday 30 January.
Apart from this SSU Commandos have also made effective security arrangements for VVIPs/VIPs and Dignitaries during their visit in Province of Sindh.
The 37-year-old, from London, was given a tour of Woodlands Garden which was opened in 2011 and is a site of remembrance to honour those who have died in 45 Commando since 1971.
"The instructors' drive and enthusiasm will help instil our ethos of 'life in all its fullness' and we are looking forward to seeing each class flourish under the watchful eye and support of Commando Joe's."
Will is following in his grandfather and father's footsteps, beginning his career with 40 Commando Royal Marines in Taunton.
Dave Aston, Commando Joe's instructor and ex-Marines Sgt Major, said: "This was the first time Commando Joe's has worked with a charity like Caudwell Children."
He added: "If you bring in non-commando trained engineers, they will not have the training that the guys in 24 Commando have.
He added the commando unit was able to launch night time operations and most of such operations were conducted in line with the directives of Chief of Army Staff and the Ministry of Defence.
The distinctive hallmark of a Royal Marines Commando is the Green Beret.
He underwent 32 weeks of intense training and is now a Royal Marines Commando.
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