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As well as being a unit that specialised in mountain and arctic warfare, in times of war they also provided the tactical reconnassance for 3 Commando Brigade , which is the HQ of the Royal Marines Commandos.

Now the reconnassence is provided by the Royal Marines Brigade Patrol Troop . Mountain and arctic warfare training is now given to all Royal Marines rather than just one specailist unit. The training is provided by the Royal Marines Moutain Leaders or (ML).

The Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic warfare unit became infamous for their victorious attack on an Argentine special forces out-post during the Falklands War . Where a larger enemy was defeated, all of whom were either killed or captured. This is known as "The Battle for Top Malo House". {Link without Title}


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