What is 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines?
539 Assault Squadron provide the landing and raiding craft for 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines. The squadron has been based at RM Turnchapel in Plymouth since 1993, from which it deploys boat groups for operations and exercises worldwide. The squadron was formed in 1984 as a result of lessons learnt during the Falklands conflict. Its number was derived from the most distinguished LC Flotilla to take part in the D Day Landings.