r/RoyalMarines

Question has been asked a thousand times already more than likely so I do apologise.

How busy is day to day life after the 32 weeks, I’m guessing it depends on what unit you join ?

I’m unsure about joining as I’ve weighed up pay compared to other roles I could do and quals too however marines are amongst the best of the best and i think I’d enjoy the physical aspect of the training .

in the long term I want to get into cyber security which id do so through my own spare time I understand though that being a marine comes first and foremost same as if I want to do sports in the corps.

Are watches permited in rop through to training as thinking about getting a Casio g shock but don’t wanna get it if I can only use it at cpc

Hi everyone,

Just a quick one if anyone has advice. I have recently submitted an application to the RAF where I have been made PMU (Permanently Medically Unfit) following review by the RAF, however I have overwhelming evidence to disprove this. I have since wished to apply for the RMR instead, am I best to send the appeal though to the RAF first or just apply for the RMR and show this new evidence in the medical?

Cheers

Howzit lads, hope everyone's doing well!

Just a quick question regarding weight - I'm currently 75kg at 5'11 (pretty much 6 foot ;) ) and I'd just like to ask if it would be worthwile putting on a bit more weight for CPC and beyond? Currently getting my phys up for the PJFA, and I wanted to know if the whole 'weight moves weight' analogy is applicable for training, specifically yomping across Dartmoor with weight on your back.

Appreciate any advice!

Hi everyone,
I have wanted to become a Royal Marine Officer since I was 16, and I’m now 18, applying this September.

One thing I have always considered when becoming a young marine officer is being messed around with the men I lead.

I believe I will only learn on the job how to have some form of respect from the lads, but I would really appreciate any form of support to help me be ahead of the other officers in accordance with the leadership and officer material.

Thank you!

Been through Uni, (22), now skint, and personal circumstances have prevented me from maintaining my physical fitness.

I have just completed a DAA and am eligible for a wide selection of Rating roles in the RN.

(I can do the DAA again, I was just shy of officer roles)

Not fat or skinny, but I know that if I were to start training for the Marines tomorrow I would not be physically fit enough for that standard of fitness.

I want to join the Armed forces now, build up my fitness and experience prior to applying for the Marines.

So the title, if not applying for the Marines now, what roles would best prepare me to do so a couple years down the line.

Hi everyone,

I'm 17 going into my second year of a levels, and it's starting to come up to where I need to make some decisions regarding what I'm going to do next year. Going to soon be starting the process of my officer application for YO27 intake hopefully. Have a few questions/advice if anyone is willing to answer.

So currently weight is sat at 70kg at 178cm. Am worried this may be too light for loaded marches etc and the general demands of training just being 5kg over the minimum. Physically, I'm quite capable as I'm a swimmer on my national team, but the heavy marches etc are making me question whether I weigh enough. I find it very hard to put on weight with the amount of training swimming takes also.

Also, what are the odds of actually getting in at 18 without a degree? Academically I got 3 a*, 3a, and 6B at gcse, and I'm predicted A*A distinction in my a levels. I have a fair bit of life experience having been away on international camps and competitions etc. Ideally I'm trying to avoid uni as it hss never really interested me also the debt etc. I'm aware that my odds are lower without a degree but thought it's still worth a shot.

I was an NCO in the royal marines cadets for a while, and also wondered if this is worth including in my application, obviously not mentioning it to the training team lol, but just in the application.

Thanks in advance

Hi lads,

I’m curious to those who applied for Royal Marines Officer whilst at university and how they juggled the training/application with uni work and social life, especially if you’re in a social sport such as rugby.

Just curious to see what the motivation is for people wanting to the RM is.

Hopefully the poll does it automatically but only vote once.

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Any advice on how to get better at push ups. I've seen on this sub Reddit that there are a few threads that recommend against gainers.

Thanks in advance 👍

My understanding is that the AACC is open to all three services but slot preferences are generally allocated to those who will contribute to the likes of 24, 29 and 30 Cdo. However, I have heard of aircrew from both the Navy and RAF completing/attempting the course.

In terms of soldering ability, how much is expected of prospective commandos on day one of the 'beat up' phase?

As an individual with minimal 'greens' experience compared to those from the army, how could a pilot put themselves in the best position to pass the course, notwithstanding physical conditioning?

I'd appreciate any advice/gen. Ta

Evening lads.

I've got a bit of an embarrassing issue that I don't want to bring up to my recruiter first obviously.

From what I understand, the standard for situps is knees touching the whole time. However I'm unable to do this as my adductor muscles are quite well developed and they literally crush my balls whenever I try to get my knees to touch. I've tried repositioning my balls but nothing helps I just can't get my knees to touch.

Does anyone know if there's a waiver for this or something?

Thank you all.

Ive heard and seen a few stories about training going from 34 weeks (32 weeks main + 2 weeks ROP) down to 28 weeks (26 weeks + 2 weeks ROP) with 4 weeks continuation training. Is this true or just rumours. I know it's been asked already but the answers didn't satisfy my want to know the question. Any thoughts?

Did anyone here transfer from army and what was the process like

I have my pjft+ next week and I can only get to 9.5 on the beep test. What the hell do I do? Do I go and just give it a try or cancel the appointment. I've got everything else sorted its just the beep test.

I’m training for my CPC in late September and I’ve been using the commando ready app and the exercises seem good but I’ve also got a plan form a serving PTI and was just wondering if anyone knows if the commando app is actually any good?

Has Commando training gotten easier and have the standards been lowered thus lower quality recruits make it through into the Royal Marines? Anyone got any ideas or opinions about this or is this is just a "it was harder back in my day" type of trope by older veterans.

Edit: by lowering of standards I mean in terms of training throughout the course, not the tests like bottom field, gym passout and the commando tests

Hi all

20 years old , been getting fit to join the marines as it’s always been a such a huge passion of mine . Studied it , got fit for it and from the outside looks like a quality life . The gruelling exercise and deployment is why I want to join , have no issue being deployed but as of recent with this drone warfare on the rise it seems that regardless of how good a soldier you are , all it’ll take is some drone pilot to send one to you and you’re gone before you even know it .

Any serving lads or people with more insight into drones give me any advise ? Understand it’s part of the job but it almost seems like troops on the ground are just cannon fodder now for more advanced tech like drones to just rinse you ?

Hi Everyone,

My question is what are the common post military careers for a Royal Marines officer?

I am finishing a construction project management degree and want to work in that industry for a year or two after I graduate, I am currently 20 years old.

I know it’s jumping very far ahead; however, I am curious if a good career in the construction/energy industry could be achieved if the military is not a long term option.

Thanks!