Bottom Field 131 Independent Commando Squadron

3 févr. 2015 British Army

131 Independent Commando Squadron is a specialist unit in the Army. The Squadron's role is to provide engineer support to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, who are the UK's experts in mountain and cold weather warfare.

The Bottom Field tests must be passed together before attempting the Commando Course to earn the famous Commando Green Beret.

The tests are the 30-foot rope climb, the assault course in less than 5 minutes, the 200-metre man carry in under 90 seconds and a full regain on the rope over the water tank. All tests are conducted whilst carrying 14.5kg of equipment/rifle.