1st Marine Raider Battalion | NSW RHIB
U.S. Marine Corps Photo by SGT. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released
Marine Raiders with 1st Marine Raider Battalion (1st MRB) pictured aboard a Naval Special Warfare Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (NSW RHIB) during a simulated night raid.
RHIBs are used by Navy Special Boat Teams, Marine Expeditionary Units and Marine Raider Battalions to deliver boarding and raiding teams to mairitime objectives,
The NSW RHIB is 11 meters long, is crewed by 3 sailors and and has seating for up to 8 SEALs or Marines.