Part 1: Jon talks about applying for the British Army, before joining the Royal Marines Commandos, and he explains what the Commando training is like. He also discusses being part of HMS Fearless, deploying on multiple tours with 42 Commando, and then the decision to specialise in the Royal Marines Police Troop.

Jon joined the Royal Marines Commandos in 1994 and served for 13 years, reaching the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl).

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - Growing Up
06:10 - Applying for the British Army
10:10 - Joining the Royal Marines
20:36 - Royal Marines Commando Training
37:49 - Comacchio Company - Faslane, Scotland
42:12 - HMS Fearless & General Duty
49:42 - Northern Ireland Tour - 42 Commando
54:54 - Iraq Tour - 42 Commando
1:08:30 - Royal Marines Police

Part 2:    • Police duties in Afghanistan - Royal ...  

Music created by Gavin Watson

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