THE coveted Green Beret of the Royal Marine Commandos has been awarded to David Martin from Watford after he successfully completed 30 weeks of the hardest initial military training in the world.
The Green Beret is the distinctive hallmark of commando troops, indicating that those who wear it have attended and passed a gruelling and physically demanding test of endurance, by displaying the commando qualities of, "unselfishness, cheerfulness under adversity, courage, determination and high professional standards".
Mr Martin said: "Commando Training is well known for its intensity, but everything we do is progressive which enables people with all standards of fitness to achieve the final goal and that is to finish training as a Royal Marine Commando and to be awarded the coveted Green Beret.
"It's been a fantastic experience for me and I've made some life long friends among my fellow Royal Marines. The sense of achievement felt by all of us is immense but I know that many more challenges are to come, challenges which we are all well equipped to meet."
June 17, 2002 17:00
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