29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery (29 Cdo Regt RA), known universally as the "Commando Gunners," is the elite artillery unit responsible for providing offensive fire support to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines. Based within the imposing walls of the Royal Citadel in Plymouth, the regiment specializes in amphibious warfare and operations in extreme environments, such as the Arctic or jungle. They operate the L118 105mm Light Gun, a versatile weapon that can be helicopter-slung or air-dropped, though the gunners are famously trained to manhandle it across difficult terrain. To serve in the regiment, every soldier must volunteer to attempt the grueling All Arms Commando Course at Lympstone; only those who pass and earn the coveted Green Beret demonstrate the physical robustness and infantry skills required to fight alongside the Royal Marines.
