Mne

Military abbreviation · British Military Rank

Mne
Stands forMarine (Royal Marines)
CategoriesMilitary

Mne stands for Marine (Royal Marines), a british military rank abbreviation.

Basic rank of a Royal Marines commando, held on completing commando training at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone, Devon, one of the longest infantry training programmes in NATO.

Example: Mne Turner received his green beret after completing the commando tests at Lympstone.

Usage notes

The Royal Marines trace their origins to 1664. Marines earn the green beret after passing a series of commando tests, including a 30-mile march across Dartmoor. Royal Marines ranks above marine follow the Army pattern (LCpl, Cpl, Sgt, CSgt), while officers hold Army-style ranks.

More british military rank abbreviations

  • LCpl – Lance Corporal (US Marine Corps)
  • LH – Leading Hand
  • LSgt – Lance Sergeant
  • LT – Lieutenant (US Navy and Coast Guard)
  • Lt Cdr – Lieutenant Commander (Royal Navy)
  • Mid – Midshipman (Royal Navy)
  • MRAF – Marshal of the Royal Air Force
  • OC – Officer Commanding
  • OCdt – Officer Cadet
  • Plt Off – Pilot Officer
  • Pte – Private (British Army)
  • Rfn – Rifleman

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