HC Deb 23 March 1979 vol 964 c775W
Mr. Pattie

asked the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to paragraph 138 of Command Paper No. 7474, what elements constitute the United Kingdom amphibious force.

Mr. Duffy

The United Kingdom amphibious force consists of:

  1. a. The landing force which is supported by two naval air squadrons, and includes:
    • One Royal Marines brigade headquarters.
    • Four Royal Marines commandos.
    • One Commando regiment, Royal Artillery.
    • One independent commando field squadron, Royal Engineers.
    • One commando brigade air squadron.
    • One commando brigade air defence troop.
    • One commando logistic regiment.
  2. b. Associated ships including the assault ships HMS"Fearless"and HMS"Intrepid,"together with HMS"Hermes"and HMS"Bulwark," which, though having an anti submarine warfare role, may be deployed as commando carriers.

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