40 Commando of the British Royal Marines based in Taunton, Somerset, SW region.

Currently on leave after a tour in Afghanistan, Helmand Province, Sangin District.

The Royal Marines are widely regarded as being one the most skilled regular infantry components in the world, and has the longest NATO training programme with heavy emphasis on physical fitness and 'yomping'.

It is the largest force of its type in the EU and only second to the US in NATO.