On Call Commando Carrier – the helicopter carrier ILLUSTRIOUS is now ready to take up the role of Britain’s on call "commando carrier" for the next two years following the completion of two major international exercises in little over a month (Exercises Cold Response and Joint Warrior).   Later this year, 45 Commando RM (from Arbroath) will deploy to the Mediterranean onboard ILLUSTRIOUS for Exercise Cougar 12 which will see the Royal Marines operating with a multi-national task force as they carry out joint amphibious training.