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A guide to careers The Royal Marines LAND SEA AIR
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A guide to careersThe Royal Marines

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An elite fighting force 4 Amphibious assault 6 Rapid reaction 8 Mountain and

cold weather warfare 9 Enforcing the law 10 A helping hand 11 Exercise Tropical

Lift 12 Choose your role 14 Joining to become a Commando 16 Commando training 18

Commando specialisations 22 Joining to become a Commando Officer 30

Commando Officer training 32 Commando Officer specialisations 34

Life in the Royal Marines 36 Equal opportunities 39

The Royal Marines

Be a Royal Ma

Contents

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When you earn your green beret and become

a Royal Marines Commando, you are joining

one of the world’s elite fighting forces.

When you have read this brochure,

you will be able to get more information

about the Royal Marines by visiting

royalmarines.mod.uk or calling

08456 07 55 55, to arrange a

visit to your local Armed Forces Careers

Office.

rines Commando

The Royal Marines are the Royal Navy’s elite Commandos – a highly trained,

specialised force capable of operating anywhere in the world – on land, fromthe sea or from the air.

We stand ready to deploy at a moment’s notice in support of UK militaryoperations, or to carry out peacekeeping duties, provide disaster relief andhelp police the seas.

We can carry out all these roles because we are a team of highly trained

professionals. And if you have what it takes, you could be a part of that team.

Life in the Royal Marines is much more than just a job. Join us, and you will goplaces and do things that most people only dream about. You will face some

tough challenges along the way, which is why we are looking for the best –the fittest, most determined and most highly motivated – people with truestrength of mind.

Use this brochure to find out more about the life you can lead in theRoyal Marines and how you can join.

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The Corps

Any challenge

First and foremost, the Royal Marines are an amphibious fighting force. We arepart of the Royal Navy and, using Royal Navy ships as our base, we can launchhard-hitting assaults either by sea or air.

We are also the UK’s specialists in mountain and extreme cold weather warfare.We are experts in climbing, skiing, mountaineering and survival skills, so we cancarry out operations in extremely hostile conditions, from the Arctic to deep

 jungle to barren deserts anywhere in the world.

The Commando traditionThe Royal Marines have a tradition of bravery which stretches back more than300 years and began in the reign of Charles II.

The first Royal Marines regiment called the ‘Admiral’s Regiment’ was formed on

28 October 1664 by order of the Privy Council. The Regiment of 1200 men wasraised to fight the Dutch at sea. This gallantry laid the foundations for the Royal

Marines’ reputation. Through history there have been many Corps memorabledates, and many of these have been incorporated into the Badge of the RoyalMarines. You are encouraged to research and take an interest in these

memorable dates as it will prepare you for your selection process. For moreinformation please refer to the website royalmarines.mod.uk.

During the Second World War, the Allies needed troops who could launch

attacks on land targets from the sea. That is when the Royal Marines began theCommando tradition – and when we started to develop the training and valuesthat are at the heart of the Royal Marines today.

The Royal Marines todayAt the heart of today’s Royal Marines is 3 Commando Brigade. This is madeup of a wide variety of Royal Marines and other Units, spearheaded by threeCommando Units, each nearly 700 men strong: 40 Commando Royal Marines,

42 Commando Royal Marines and 45 Commando Royal Marines.

Each Commando Unit is equipped with a range of vehicles, from armoured

all-terrain Viking vehicles to quad bikes and skidoos. They have state-of-the-artradio communications and a wide variety of Commando weapons, includingsniper and assault rifles, grenade launchers and various types of machine guns,

mortars and anti-tank weapons.

The three Commando Units are supported by other Units providing specialist

support such as fast-raiding craft, landing craft, helicopters, air defence andelectronic warfare, logistics and communications.

All this makes us a highly flexible force, ready to go anywhere and able toperform all kinds of combat roles – one of the reasons we play such an

important part in the UK’s Armed Forces.

An elite fighting

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force

The Royal Marines are an elite fighting force,trained and equipped to succeed and to

take on each new challenge with courage

and determination.

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The Corps

Our role

With airfields occupied by enemyforces and land attack routesblocked, often the best way to

launch an assault is from the sea.That is where the Royal Marinescome in.

We can operate from a floatingbase at sea on Royal Navy assault

ships. Even our presence offshore can transform the combatsituation on the ground. However,if we need to, once we are in

position, we can launch an attackby sea and by air.

On land, we are flexible and fastmoving, and able to carry outa number of missions. We can

launch sudden attacks on enemypositions, rescue civilians orprisoners, and seize or destroy

critical objectives. Alternatively,we can secure air or sea portsto allow other forces to build up

for a bigger assault.

Moving from ship to shoreFor an amphibious assault, wenormally deploy from one of theRoyal Navy’s assault ships, such as

HMS Albion. These ships can carrymore than 700 Commandos andour kit, so we are ready to go as

soon as we arrive.

Moving troops from ship to shore,

speed is the critical factor. At sea,we can use rigid raiding craftto carry eight fully equipped

Commandos at speeds of up to40 knots. Or we can use landingcraft to carry large numbers of

troops and vehicles ashore. If thewater is very shallow, we may usehovercraft or inflatable boats.

Meanwhile, the Sea Kings of theCommando Helicopter Force and

Royal Air Force Chinooks candeliver troops, vehicles, heavyweapons and supplies by air.

Amphibious assault

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Launching a hard-hitting attack on aland objective from a base at sea.

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In action –Operation Telic, IraqIn March 2003, the Royal Marines

were the first assault troops toenter Iraq in the last Gulf War,when they were tasked to secure

the oil facilities on Iraq’s al-Fawpeninsula and gain a foothold forthe advance on Basra.

An initial helicopter night assaultwas launched both from land

bases and from HMS Ark Royal.Royal Marines from 40 and 42Commando, carrying more than

100lb of kit each, waded throughankle-deep mud to quickly secure

their initial objectives. Overhead,

Lynx and Gazelle helicopterscarried out combat air patrols toprovide intelligence on enemy

movements. Within just over48 hours, the Royal Marines had

taken the oil facilities and beguntheir advance north into Iraq.

The Royal Marines went on to

play a crucial role at the forefrontof the UK forces in Iraq, taking

part in the assault on Basra andworking with the Royal Navy toclear mines from waterways to

speed up the arrival ofhumanitarian aid.

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The Corps

In action –Operation PalliserIn May 2000, 42 Commando weretraining in the Mediterranean

when news came of theworsening situation in SierraLeone, on the west coast of

Africa, where rebel troops werethreatening the capital of thecountry, Freetown.

Cancelling their exercise, theCommandos quickly deployedthere on board HMS Ocean –

complete with all their weapons,kit, vehicles and helicopters. Itwas time to put the training to

the test.

Royal Marines foot patrols through

the jungle and helicopter patrolsoverhead helped monitor anddeter the activities of rebels, while

river patrols in landing craft keptthe waterways clear of enemytroops. At night, illuminating

artillery rounds were fired to stop

Rapid reaction

Our roleA military crisis can developincredibly quickly – which is whythe UK needs armed forces that

can deploy rapidly to whereverin the world they are needed.

The Royal Marines are a vital partof the UK Joint Rapid ReactionForce – a team made up of forces

from across the Royal Navy, Armyand Royal Air Force that standsready for action at a moment’s

notice.

Our skillsWe can get to our area ofoperation on a Royal Navy assaultship, or we can fly on board an

RAF transport aircraft. SomeCommandos are even trained to

parachute in.

Once we are on the ground, ourtraining kicks in. We can move

quickly over long distances by foot– known as ‘yomping’. Or we canuse customised Land Rovers and

quad bikes. The Viking all-terrainvehicle is a new addition to ourarmoury. It allows us to move

quickly into battle while protectedfrom shrapnel and small-arms fire.

rebel movements under the coverof darkness. Commandos alsodeployed to defend Freetown’s

airport, so that crucial UnitedNations supplies could bedelivered.

By June, UK forces were able tohand over military control to the

United Nations, leaving only theimportant business of a footballmatch with Sierra Leone’snational side before the journey

back home.

Trained, equipped and ready to

deploy at a moment’s notice.

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Mountain and cold

weather warfare

Our roleThe Royal Marines are the UK’sspecialists in mountain and coldweather warfare. We are the firstto deploy to combat in these harshenvironments.

The skills we use to operate inthese areas are also used by ourBrigade Reconnaissance Force andForward Observation Teams whogo in ahead of the main force toscout out enemy positions, identifyobjectives and create diversions.

Our skillsSurviving and fighting in themountains or in extreme coldweather takes special skills. TheRoyal Marines exercise regularlyin Norway and in the mountainsof Scotland to keep those skillsrazor sharp.

In the snow, we are trained tomove quickly on skis and tosurvive the extreme cold. Weare also trained to navigate andto camouflage ourselves in thebarren landscape.

For operations in mountainousareas, we have specialists trained inrock climbing and mountaineering.

Specialised battle skills for combat in cold

and hostile conditions.

In action –Operation JacanaIn February 2002, 45 Commando

Royal Marines were the UK’s firstconventional forces to deploy intoAfghanistan, in support of Special

Forces and US forces, in operationsagainst Al Quaeda and the Taliban.

The Commando unit sailed in HMSOcean to the North Arabian Gulf.When ordered they then flew in by

helicopter, complete with all theweapons and equipment theyneeded. They set up an operatingnear Kabul.

Carrying very heavy loads in thethin air, the unit conducted 60

days of offensive operations ataltitudes of up to 13,500ft, oftenpatrolling on foot in the rugged

mountains but also using vehiclesand helicopters. Their mission wasto clear the area of Al Quaeda and

Taliban forces and to close the

terrorists’ infilitration routes, bothof which they successfullyachieved.

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Royal Marines Commandos donot only operate in combat

situations. Our specialist training,fast-moving assault craft andhelicopters mean we are ideallyequipped to board ships breaking

international law – whether theywant us to or not.

In recent years, Royal Marines fromour Fleet Protection Group havepatrolled the Mediterranean with

the Royal Navy to stop arms beingshipped to the war-torn former

Enforcing the law

The Corps

Yugoslavia. We have also helpedstop oil smuggling from Iraq, and

we patrol the seas around theworld to intercept drug traffickers.

In October 2005, over two tonnes

of cocaine was seized in theCaribbean in spite of the illegalspeedboat refusing to stop. Royal

Marines solved the problem bydestroying all four of the boat’sengines with sniper fire. The

smugglers were arrestedwithout injury.

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The world can be a dangerousplace. Hurricanes, earthquakes,famine and other natural disasters

can cause great suffering. War canforce refugees to flee their homeswithout food, water or shelter.

Sometimes, the Royal Marinescan provide a helping hand to

the people around the worldwho face these disasters. We canmount rescue operations using

our ships and helicopters or deliveremergency supplies to peoplein need.

Because we can respond quickly

to any situation, we can be firston the scene to deliver vital aid

that can save people’s lives.

A helping hand

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The Corps

Read here about an imaginary exercise, showing all the

elements of the Royal Marines working together as a team.

ExerciseTropical Lift

day 1ª12.00ª Communications

Specialists in HMS Ocean’s amphibiousoperations room set up communicationslinks between Royal Navy and severalRoyal Marines Units to control theoperation.

location:

Atlantic Ocean,off West Africa.ªª

mission:

simulate amphibiouslanding of Royal MarinesAssault Group and securesafe return of Britishnationals caught in civilwar situation.

conditions:

35°C; high humidity; risk ofterrorist attack; dangerouscoastal landscape.

ªªª

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day 2ª

01.30 ª Mountain Leadersand Reconnaissance Operatorsfrom the Brigade ReconnaissanceForce parachuted into area to scoutout enemy numbers.

08.00 ª On board HMSOcean, Commandos check theirweapons, receive ammunition andmake final preparations to their kit inreadiness for the assault.

15.00 ª CombatIntelligence Specialists draw up mapsfor Commandos showing enemypositions and combat objectives.

day 3ª

04.00 ª Helicopters begintaking off from HMS Ocean to flyteams of Commandos ashore.

06.00 ª The beach issecure. Landing Craft Specialists pilotships delivering vehicles, men andartillery from HMS Ocean to the shore.

08.30 ª Armed withanti-tank weapons and heavy machine

guns, a Stand-Off Company of RoyalMarines has taken up a position tooversee the battle and protectCommandos against counter-attack.

13.00 ª After a longflanking manoeuvre to avoid detection,a Close Combat Company of RoyalMarines Commandos storms a crucialenemy machine gun position deep inthe jungle, and rescues civilianhostages.

day 4ª

09.30 ª A gear problem

on a Viking all-terrain vehicle means it is

trapped in the dense undergrowth. It is

a sitting target, so Royal Marines Vehicle

Mechanics are working to get it up and

running as fast as possible.

11.00 ª Assault Engineersconstruct an improvised defence tosecure positions taken by Commandos.

12.00 ª With a well-defended foothold on land, Chefsbegin preparing food for hungry troopsand civilians, and Medical Assistants setup a field hospital to treat injuries.

42 Commando: Royal Marines

Commandos trained in jungle

warfare techniques and supportequipment including Viking all-

terrain vehicles.

Commando Helicopter Force:

Sea King helicopters to

transport Commandos from

ship to shore and Lynx

helicopters to carry out aerial

reconnaissance missions.

HMS Ocean: helicopter

landing platform; operational

command centre and launch

pad for the 700 Royal Marines

of 42 Commando.

HMS Illustrious: aircraft carrier,

with Harrier fighter aircraft

providing air support to groundoperations.

HMS Tireless: Trafalgar Class

fleet submarine, providing

surveillance of shore activities,

including digital photography of

enemy positions and shipping.

HMS Manchester: Type 42

destroyer, designed to defend

troops and ships from air

attack.

HELICOPTER FORCE42 COMMANDO HMS TIRELESS HMS MANCHESTER HMS ILLUSTRIOUS

amphibious task group:

ª

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Choose your role

Choose

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Over the next pages, you can read about the jobs that you could have in the

Royal Marines. You can find out what it takes to join, how you will be trained andwhat you will subsequently do.

The first decision you need to make is whether you want to start out as a GeneralDuties Marine or an Officer.

GENERAL DUTIES MARINES – turn to page 16You will join as a Royal Marines Recruit, and become a General Duties Marine

after training, before receiving further specialist training later on. You will notneed any formal academic qualifications because we will give you all the trainingyou need.

OFFICERS – turn to page 30Officers command and lead large teams of Royal Marines. You will need to have

at least the equivalent of at least 180 UCAS points and five GCSEs (A*–C),including English and maths, and the motivation, determination and leadershippotential to succeed as a Royal Marines Commando Officer.

Making an important choiceThe best decision you can make is an informed one – so use this guide, thewebsite and all the other resources available to find out where your future lies

in the Royal Marines.

The Royal Marines work as a team and every

member of that team has a vital role to play.

Where do you fit in?

your role

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Joining to become a Commando

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Age 16–33Nationality British, Irish,

Commonwealthor British/dualcitizenship.

Nationality waiversmay be consideredin exceptional

circumstances.Nationalityrestrictions may

apply for certainspecialisations

Qualifications No formalacademicqualifications

are requiredGender Only men can

serve as Royal

MarinesCommandos

The Armed ForcesCareers OfficeWhen you first visit the ArmedForces Careers Office (AFCO), youwill be able to speak to one of our

Careers Advisers to find out moreabout your life as a Royal Marine.

If you decide it is the career for you,we will ask you to sit a short test tofind out your skills with language,

numbers, reasoning and mechanicalaptitude. We will give you a medicalcheck and interview you to find out

more about why you want to join.You will also have to do the pre- joining fitness test, at a fitness centre

near you. This will consist of 2x

2.4km runs; the first run to becompleted within 12m 30s, the

second run, to be a best effort, but

Joining to become

a Commando

Life in the Royal Marines offers challenges and opportunitiesyou will not find anywhere else, but it is not for everyone.

That is why we have a thorough selection process that lets

us get to know you better, and lets you see more of what

your life will be like.

‘One of the most important qualities you need in

the Royal Marines is a sense of humour.’

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really like.

At the end of day three, we will letyou know whether we think youhave what it takes to be trained as

a Royal Marines Commando.

Prepare yourselfPreparation is important if youwant to do well at the PotentialRoyal Marines Course.

Regularly playing team sports likefootball or rugby is a good start.

You should also go running,

swimming or cycling. If you cannotswim or you are a weak swimmer,

try to get help from your local

pool before the selection course.

You should also do exercises likepress-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups tobuild your upper body and

stomach strength.

However, it is important that you

do not train so hard that youinjure yourself before comingto Lympstone.

Also, find out as much as you canabout the Royal Marines - our

operations, our equipment ourethos and the way we work.

within 10m 30s, with a minutes restin between the two runs. The runsare to be conducted on a 2 degree

inclination on the running machine.If you pass this stage, you will go onto the Potential Royal Marines

Course at the Commando TrainingCentre at Lympstone, near Exeter inDevon.

The Potential RoyalMarines CourseIt takes a special sort of person tobecome a Royal Marine. You needto be fit, strong and determined.

You need to be able to keep acool head and to work well indifficult situations. These are the

qualities we are looking for on thePotential Royal Marines Course.

The course lasts three days, duringwhich we will test you on a 3 mile

run, in the gym, on the assaultcourse and in the classroom.We will also interview you, justlike for any other job, to find out

more about you and why youwant to join.

Your time at Lympstone is also a

chance for you to find out moreabout life as a Royal Marine. Youwill learn about the weapons we

use, about where we live, what weeat and our daily routine. You will

also be able to meet some recruitswho are going through theirtraining, to find out what it is

Contact us:

Telephone

08456 07 55 55

Visit your nearest Armed

Forces Careers Office

Go to

royalmarines.mod.uk

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Commando training is unique.It is one of the longest, toughest

Armed Forces training courses inthe world.

The Royal Marines are the onlyforce in the UK to train bothOfficers and other ranks alongside

each other, at the same place andto the same high standards.

Commando training was firstdeveloped during the SecondWorld War, and since that time,

generations of men havechallenged themselves physicallyand mentally to get through it.

Commando training

Commando training

When you complete it, you will

have been pushed to the limits ofyour endurance. You will be moremature, more focused and more

determined, fitter and stronger.You will be trained to fight andsurvive in the toughest conditions.

Above all, you will be a RoyalMarines Commando, entitled

to wear with pride the covetedgreen beret.

The basicsYour Royal Marines Commandotraining will take a total of 32weeks. During that time, you will

be based at the Commando TrainingCentre at Lympstone, near Exeterin Devon.

SupportCommando training is tough – ithas to be. But we want you to

succeed and if things ever becometoo much for you, there will beplenty of people on hand to give

you help and advice.

During the course, there are fourlong weekends you can take off onleave. There are also two breaks of

two to three weeks which fall overChristmas, Easter or summer,

depending on when your trainingstarts. Your friends and family willbe able to visit you too, once earlyon and again at the very end ofthe course.

One of the most demanding trainingcourses in the British Armed Forces.

‘As a recruit, you build up the courage to take things on,

no matter how hard they seem, and overcome them.’

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At the start

The first thing you will learn inyour Commando training is how

to behave like a Royal Marine.

You will learn how to salute, who

to salute and when. You will learnhow to look after and wear yourkit properly. You will also begin

to learn the basics of drill, suchas how to stand to attentionand march.

Your first few weeks will probablybe a bit of a shock, but you will

not be alone. You will be in atroop with around 50 other newrecruits and the experiences you

share with one another inLympstone will help you formfriendships that will literally lasta lifetime.

Skills

Your Commando training will takeplace in both the classroom andthe field. At first, you will learn

basic skills like map reading,first aid and how to camouflageyourself.

As a Commando, you must be

able to look after and fire manydifferent weapons. You will startwith the SA80 A2, the LSW (light

support weapon) and several typesof machine gun. You will alsoget experience of using other

weapons such as grenades andthe light mortar.

As your training progresses, youmove onto more advanced combatskills such as patrolling, setting up

ambushes, cliff assaults and rivercrossings. You will learn howto dig trenches and construct

other obstacles.

You will also gain vital survival

skills like how to make a shelter,build a fire and cook in the field.

Throughout your training, you will

work as part of a team – perhapsthe most essential skill of any

Royal Marine.

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Commando training

Assault coursesYour strength and determinationwill also be tested on our assaultcourses, where you will have to

overcome challenges like the aerialslide, a high-level ropes course,submerged tunnels and the

30ft wall.

ExercisesThroughout your training, there

will be exercises where you will beable to put what you have learnedinto practice.

Each exercise will be set updifferently, to test different skills.

As your training progresses theywill become more realistic, andmore demanding.

In the early stages of your training,you will have to use skills likecamouflage and concealment or

night movement. On laterexercises, you will have your firstflight in a helicopter, carry out

night manoeuvres in fast assaultboats and learn how to attack anddefend buildings in urban warfare.

Exercise Final Thrust is the lastexercise of your Commando

training. It is designed to be asclose to real combat conditionsas possible, to test everything you

have learned so far.

Physical training

Physical training is another veryimportant part of your Commandotraining, and it takes all forms.

Work in the gym will help build upyour strength and stamina. We willalso train you to become a strong

swimmer – whatever your abilitieswhen you join.

Sport will play a part in yourtraining too, from team sportslike football and rugby, to more

adventurous activities like sailing,

canoeing, climbing and abseiling.

As your strength grows, wewill put you through ever moredemanding tests until, towards

the end of your training, you willbe completing long marches andruns wearing more than 30lb of kit

and carrying your weapon and arucksack with all your rations andsurvival equipment.

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TestsDuring training, we will test youregularly to make sure you are

learning everything you need.Sometimes we will test specificskills like marksmanship, drill,

first aid or map reading. On otheroccasions, your performance onan exercise will be assessed overall.

You will be properly preparedfor each test and, if you fail any,

you will be helped to improvebefore you take them again.

Commando testsNear the end of your training, you

will do the four Commando tests –to prove you are ready to become

a Royal Marine Commando. Thefirst test is the endurance course.Wearing combat equipment andcarrying a weapon, you have to

race through two miles of tunnels,water pools, streams, bogs andwoods before completing a four-

mile run back to camp, all in lessthan 73 minutes. There, you will

do a shooting test where youhave to get six out of ten shotson target.

The second test is a nine-milespeed march, done as a troop,

which you have to complete in just 90 minutes. The third test isthe Tarzan Assault Course – an

aerial slide, ropes course, assaultcourse and 30ft wall – which youhave to do in only 13 minutes.

And finally, there is the 30-milemarch across the roughcountryside and hills of Dartmoor.

You will have to work as a teamto get to the end within theeight hours allowed.

King’s Squad Pass Out dayYour final day in Commandotraining is known as King’s Squad

Pass Out day. In front of yourfriends and family, you will bepresented with your Green Beret –

the sign that you are, at last, a fullmember of the Royal Marines.

Afterwards, in your best uniform,you will carry out a drill display infront of your guests and you will

be inspected by a VIP beforebeginning your career as aRoyal Marines Commando.

Specialist training

Training in the Royal Marines doesnot stop, and as you specialise intodifferent roles, you will learn awhole range of new skills. You

will have the chance to earnsought-after, nationally recognisedqualifications such as NVQs,

Apprenticeships, BTECs and ITqualifications.

‘Training is hard, but getting through it gives you so

much confidence.’

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Specialise earlyYou may have the chance to

become a specialist at the end ofyour initial training. Although youwill not serve as a General Duties

Marine, you will progress morequickly through the ranks than

a General Duties Marine.

Commando specialisations

Commando

specialisations

General DutiesAs a rifleman in the General Dutiesspecialisation, you could serve witha Commando Unit, on standby to

deploy to any emergencies aroundthe world as part of the firstwave of the UK’s Joint Rapid

Reaction Force.

You could serve with the Fleet

Protection Group, guarding the

UK’s nuclear weapons, or operatingin a Fleet Standby Rifle Troop,

trained to board ships at sea.

If you serve with a Commando

Unit, you will be based inPlymouth or Taunton in south-westEngland or in Arbroath on the east

coast of Scotland. If you serve withthe Fleet Protection Group, youwill be based at HM Naval Base

Clyde, on the west coast ofScotland.

Whichever direction your careertakes, you will build up yourCommando skills and have the

chance to test them on exerciseseverywhere from the jungle to thedesert, the mountains to the sea.

After about a year and a half, youwill probably move on to another

of the specialisations open to you,where you will be able to learnnew skills, gain recognised

qualifications and enjoy newexperiences. Whicheverspecialisation you are trained in,

however, you will remain aCommando first and foremost.

If it suits you, and the needs ofthe Royal Marines, you can trainin a number of different

specialisations over the courseof your career.

Most Commandos start out as General

Duties Marines before training in one

of our other exciting specialisations.

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AircrewmanAs an Aircrewman, you will flyon board the helicopters of theCommando Naval Air Squadrons.

Trained to operate by day or night,and in all conditions, you willcarry out important missions

from reconnaissance to helpingtransport troops or supplies tothe front line.

Assault EngineerAssault Engineers are trained toconstruct all kinds of features,

such as bridges, field defences andobstacles. In this specialisation,you will also learn about mine

warfare, demolition and usingexplosives.

Heavy Weapons –Air DefenceAs an Air Defence Specialist, your

role will be to protect CommandoUnits and Royal Navy ships fromair attack. You will operate as part

of a small, tight-knit team and you

will be trained in all aspects ofair defence.

Heavy Weapons –Anti-TankTanks and armoured vehiclesare some of the most powerfulweapons in land warfare. As an

Anti-Tank Specialist in the RoyalMarines, you will be trained toidentify enemy armour and

vehicles and use the Javelin anti-tank missile system and the heavymachine gun to remove them

from action.

Heavy Weapons – MortarMortars are an important part ofthe Royal Marines’ arsenal, helpingus attack enemy forces from nearly

6km away. As a Mortar Specialist,you will learn how to operate andaccurately direct fire onto targets.

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Commando specialisations

Landing CraftLanding Craft Specialists areresponsible for transporting RoyalMarines Commandos from ship toshore. To carry out your tasks, you

will pilot all types of water-borneassault vehicles, from small, high-speed raiding craft to vehicle

carriers and hovercraft.

Reconnaissance OperatorAs a Reconnaissance Operator, you

will specialise in reconnaissanceskills so that you can provide

Commandos with advancedknowledge of enemy numbersand positions. This role could be

your first step to becoming aMountain Leader.

Mountain LeaderAs a Mountain Leader, you will

be trained in rock climbing,mountaineering, vertical assault,survival skills, sniping and escape

and evasion techniquesso that you can provide long-range reconnaissance for the

Royal Marines.

Swimmer CanoeistSwimmer Canoeists are members

of the Special Boat Service – theRoyal Marines’ equivalent of theArmy’s Special Air Service. To join

this specialisation, you will haveto pass the UK Special ForcesSelection Course. You will then

be trained to the highest standardsin surveillance, reconnaissance,parachuting and survival skills.

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Combat IntelligenceCombat Intelligence Specialistsgather intelligence on potential

enemy threats and prepareaccurate maps and graphics soCommandos know what to expect

on the ground and can completeour missions as safely and quickly

as possible.

Communications TechnicianCommunications Techniciansoperate the Royal Marines’ state-

of-the-art electronic warfareequipment, intercepting andanalysing enemy radio activity

to gather intelligence ontheir actions.

Information SystemsOur computer networks enable

the Royal Marines to function asa 21st-century fighting force, forexample by delivering an up-to-

date battle picture to Commandosoperating in the field. As anInformation Systems Specialist,

you will be trained to designand maintain these networks.

SignalsSignals Specialists providecommunications to land, sea and

air forces for Commandos in thefield. You will use everything fromsatellite data links to hand-held

radios to keep troops in touchwith other combat forces.

TelecommunicationsTechnicianAs a TelecommunicationsTechnician, you will betrained in electronics and

telecommunications so thatyou can maintain and repairthe Royal Marines’ radio

communications links.

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Commando specialisations

Yeoman of SignalsAs a Senior NCO in the Signals

specialisation, you can furtherspecialise as a Yeoman of Signals.A Yeoman of Signals undertakes

the complex communicationplanning for Commandooperations.

Armoured Support

(Viking)The Viking tracked armouredvehicle provides armoured supportand protected mobility to

Commandos. As an ArmouredSupport (Viking) Specialist, you willdrive this vehicle across all terrain –

and even swim it through deepwater. You will also train tomaintain it in peak working order.

DriverRapid deployment gives

Commandos a tactical advantagein combat situations. As a Driver,you will be trained to operatea range of vehicles, such as

customised land rovers or theheavy support vehicles that keepCommandos supplied with

combat stores.

Medical AssistantAs a Medical Assistant, you willlearn advanced first aid andaccident and emergency skills so

that you can carry out life-savingmedical procedures in the field,with limited medical facilities.

Military PoliceThe Royal Marines’ Military Police

carry out a range of importantroles, including law enforcement,security duties and convoy control.

Later in your career, you could beresponsible for protecting high-ranking Officers on operations

or the staff of British Embassiesand High Commissions aroundthe world.

Whatever your specialisation, you’re a

Commando first and foremost.’

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Chef

Royal Marines Chefs keep ourCommandos well fed whetherwe are working in the Arctic, the

desert or the jungle – keeping uplevels of wellbeing and morale andensuring high standards of food

hygiene whatever the conditions.

Clerk

The smooth running of the RoyalMarines is down to our ClerkSpecialists. You will provide all

sorts of administrative support,including personnel supporton issues like pay, leave and

deployments, which are allcrucial to Royal Marines’ morale.

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Commando specialisations

Metalsmith

As a Metalsmith, you will be

trained to maintain and repair theequipment and vehicles used by

the Royal Marines. You will learnskills like sheet-metal fabrication,glass-reinforced plastic repair,blacksmithing techniques, welding,

panel beating and oxyacetylenecutting, which you will often haveto apply in challenging conditions.

Stores Accountant

Getting the right kit to the rightplace at the right time is the

task of Royal Marines StoresAccountants. You could workat a central depot or in the field.

Wherever you are, you will needto be able to work in a highlyorganised way.

Armourer

Armourers maintain and repair

the Royal Marines’ personalweapons, support weapons andall associated equipment – from

light-intensifying night sights tomachine guns and sniper rifles.To carry out this role, you will be

trained to be an expert on thefull range of weapons used byCommandos.

Vehicle Mechanic

To operate effectively, our vehicleshave to be maintained in peakcondition – whether they arebeing used in the heat of the

desert or the frozen north. Todo that, Royal Marines VehicleMechanics are trained in engine

technology, electrics, vehiclerecovery, welding and battle-damage repair.

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Platoon Weapons InstructorPlatoon Weapons Instructors areexperts in the weapons systems ofthe Royal Marines, as well as skills

like small-arms firing and sniping.You will train Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and recruits

in weapons handling, marksmanshipand basic soldiering skills, and becrucial in the training of a

Commando Unit.

Drill InstructorAs a Drill Instructor, you will

play an important part in turningraw recruits into fully trainedCommandos. You will also be

responsible for ceremonial drill onoccasions such as a visit from aHead of State.

Physical Training InstructorGetting recruits fit – and keepingCommandos in peak physical

condition – is the role of RoyalMarines Physical TrainingInstructors. You will also train

personnel in all kinds of skills,including swimming, sports andadventurous training.

Being a Platoon WeaponsInstructor, a Drill Instructor or a

Physical Training Instructor is afull-time job if you are based atthe Commando Training Centre.

But in a Commando Unit you willbe expected to perform generalduties as well as those of your

specialisation when you skills areneeded.

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Joining to become a Commando Officer

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAge 17–26*Nationality British or

British/dual

citizenship.Nationalityrestrictions may

apply for certainspecialisations

Qualifications See belowGender Only men can

serve as Royal

Marines Officers

Routes into the RoyalMarinesIf you are still at school or a

school-leaver, you can apply tobegin your Officer training if youhave at least the equivalent of 180

UCAS points and five GCSEs(A*–C), including English andmaths.

If you are a graduate, you canapply for Direct Graduate Entry.

You will need a degree orequivalent, 180 UCAS points andfive GCSEs (A*–C), including

English and maths.

SponsorshipIf you are in Year 11 or 12,

you can apply for a sixth-formscholarship of £1,050 a year.

If you are at university, or you areabout to start, you can apply fora bursary of £1,500 a year. You

will remain a civilian while youstudy, but you will spend someof your holidays on Adventure

Training with the Royal Marines.

Find out more about oursponsorship programmes atroyalmarines.mod.uk

Joining to become a

Commando Officer

Not everyone has the qualities it takes to succeed as a RoyalMarines Officer. To prove to us that you have got what it takes,

you will need to pass our rigorous selection process.

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in the gym and on our assaultcourses. We will also test yourleadership potential in teamwork

exercises and a three-minutelecture you will give to asmall audience.

In fact, your ability to work aspart of a team will be central to

your evaluation. We are not justlooking for leaders, but for peoplewho can work together to help

us succeed.

While you are at Lympstone, you

will have the chance to meetOfficers going through their firstyear of training. You will be able

to find out exactly what life in theRoyal Marines is like – the goodtimes and the bad.

Admiralty Interview BoardIf you have been successful so far,

your next step will be the two-dayAdmiralty Interview Board at HMSSultan in Hampshire.

Here, you will sit a maths test,reasoning tests, spatial orientation

tests and tests for speed and

accuracy. We will examine howmuch you know about the Royal

Marines and you will have to writean essay to show us how well youcan communicate in writing.

As well as a physical motivationexercise, you will do a leadership

test in the gym where you haveto work with a team to solvepractical problems. You will also

do a theoretical problem-solvingexercise in the classroom.

We will also interview you abouttimes when you have showncourage, leadership and

teamworking skills; why youwant to join the Royal Marines;and what your ambitions are for

a career with us.

Potential Officers CourseThe first stage towards joiningthe Royal Marines as an Officer is

the three-day Potential Officers

Course, which takes place at theCommando Training Centre at

Lympstone, near Exeter in Devon.

Here, we will test you mentallyand physically, in the classroom,

Prepare yourselfYou will improve your chancesat the Admiralty Interview Board

if you prepare yourself wellin advance.

Find out as much as you can

about the Royal Marines – ouroperations, our equipment, ourethos and the way we work.

Think about times when you haveshown leadership or responsibility,

so that you have things to tell usin your interviews.

It will also help if you know whatto expect. You can find out moreabout what happens at the

Admiralty Interview Board byvisiting royalmarines.mod.uk

Contact us:

Telephone

08456 07 55 55

Visit your nearest Armed

Forces Careers Office

Go to

royalmarines.mod.uk

* Candidates must be under theupper age limit on the first day ofthe month of entry to CTCRM.

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Commando Officer training

Officer skillsAs well as the skills of aCommando, you will also develop

your leadership skills. You will learnto plan and lead a wide variety ofoperations, and to command men

in all kinds of situations, fromCommando raids to large-scaleattacks and from defensive

manoeuvres to urban operations.

You will learn about man-

management, military law, currentaffairs, information technology andcommunications. Through visitsto ships and to the Royal Navy’s

Officer training establishment atBritannia Royal Naval College inDartmouth, you will learn how the

Commando Officer

training

Phase one trainingAs an Officer, the first phase ofyour training will begin at theCommando Training Centre at

Lympstone, just as it does for everyRoyal Marines recruit.

The difference for you as an Officeris that your training will be 54weeks long, as opposed to the

32-week recruit training. And youwill have to complete the physicaltests faster and, at each stage,

your training will be longer andharder, to prove to the men youwill eventually command that youcan do everything they can do,

and more.

To find out more about your

Commando training at Lympstone,

take a look at pages 18–21.

Training to become an Officer in the Royal

Marines will be one of the most challenging

– and satisfying – experiences you will

ever have.

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Royal Marines and the Royal Navy

work together. You will also beginyour Officer career developmentthrough academic work, including

essays and presentations onmilitary and strategic issues.

Phase two trainingAt the end of your phase onetraining, you will have your firstreal test of leadership when you

begin your command of a troopof Royal Marines in an operationalUnit.

For approximately a year, youwill lead a Troop of up to 28 men.

Some will be fresh out of training,like you. But others will be

experienced Commandos, andit will be a test of all that youhave learned in phase one ofyour training to earn their trust

and respect.

At the end of your phase two

training, you will be promoted tothe rank of Lieutenant or Captain.

Recognised qualificationsOver the course of your Officertraining, you will have the chance

to earn recognised qualifications,including the European ComputerDriving Licence and a City and

Guilds Leadership qualification.Your training could also form thebasis of a Foundation or Mastersdegree.

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As an Officer in the Royal Marines,you will enjoy an incredibly variedcareer. Normally, you will moveappointments every two years,

gaining experience in manydifferent areas of work.

As well as commanding our fightingforces, you could work in thefollowing areas - though you would

first and foremost still be a

Commando Officer:

Heavy Weapons OfficerAs a Heavy Weapons Officer, you

will be trained in the operationand tactical employment ofmortars, anti-tank or anti-aircraft

weapons. You could beresponsible for up to 80 otherheavy-weapons specialists, as well

as their vehicles and equipment.

Intelligence OfficerAs an Intelligence Officer, youwill collate and interpret theinformation and intelligence

that Commanding Officers needto take critical, battle-winningdecisions.

Commando Officer specialisations

Commando Officer

specialisations

Officers are the leaders of the Royal Marines,making up just over 10 per cent of all our

personnel. To join this elite group, you will

need excellent leadership potential and to

have done well at school or college.

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Physical Training andSports OfficerPhysical fitness is essential in theRoyal Marines. As a Physical

Training and Sports Officer, youwill plan and oversee the trainingprogrammes of large numbers of

men, and you could go on tomanage a range of Royal Marinestraining facilities.

Weapons Training OfficerIf you become a Weapons TrainingOfficer, you will be responsible forinstructing all ranks to use and fire

small arms, for supervising alltypes of live firing ranges andfor arranging training locations.

You may also supervise teams ofPlatoon Weapons Instructors oradvise Commanding Officers on

the deployment of small arms andthe use of snipers.

Staff OfficerStaff Officers carry out manydifferent roles in planning,personnel, logistics and training.

Where you work will depend onyour training, experience andinterests. There are opportunities

for Staff Officers at every level,from individual Commando Unitsup to Royal Marines Headquarters

and the Ministry of Defence. Mostmiddle-ranking and senior RoyalMarines Officers are Staff Officers.

Some Officer specialisations are foryour whole career. Some requireparticular aptitudes but if you havewhat it takes, you could volunteer

to specialise in the following areas:

PilotHelicopter Pilots in the Royal

Marines train to fly the helicoptersof the Commando Naval AirSquadrons. You could carry out a

range of roles, from deliveringtroops and supplies to the frontline to reconnaissance missions,

casualty evacuation and landattack. Those with the rightaptitude may be selected to

train as fast jet pilots alongsidetheir Royal Navy counterparts.

Landing Craft OfficerLanding Craft Officers arespecialists in the Royal Marines’

amphibious operations. You will betrained to plan and oversee beach

assaults and raiding operations,command landing craft and

supervise their maintenance.

Mountain LeaderMountain Leaders specialise inmountain and cold-weather

warfare. You will be trained inclimbing, mountaineering, routefinding and reconnaissance, andhow to survive in the extreme

cold. As well as using these skillsin operations, you will play animportant part in training other

Commandos to work in thesedemanding environments.

Signals OfficerSignals Officers specialise inthe management of information

communications systems. You willbe trained to plan and implement

the provision of the fast, reliablecommunications that arefundamental to the successof Royal Marines operations.

Special Boat Service OfficerOnly the very best can qualify toserve as a Special Boat Service

Officer. In this role, you willbecome expert in swimming,diving, parachuting, navigation,

demolition and reconnaissance,to lead special missions for the

UK’s Special Forces.

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A team – at work and at playAn incredibly strong team spirit binds the Royal Marines together. At work,

it is what helps us succeed in challenging situations that most people could nothandle. When our work is done, it is what makes us such a strong community.

AdventureWe build our team spirit through our training, including what we call‘adventurous training’. This covers all kinds of activities like skiing, climbing,mountaineering, parachuting, diving, sailing and much, much more.

Adventurous training will help you work better as part of a team, and willbuild true strength of character. But it is also great fun, and it will give you

opportunities to travel all over the world.

SportWe enjoy lots of more common sports too, from rugby, football, boxing,

climbing and cricket to running, cycling and swimming, water polo, squash andtennis, to name just a few. The Royal Marines offers a wide variety of excellent

sports facilities, which you will normally be able to use absolutely free.

TravelIn the Royal Marines, you will have the chance to see some amazing placesand experience very different cultures. If you are training or on an exercise

abroad, when your duties are finished often you will be free to explore –anything from scuba diving off the coast of Egypt to a road trip roundthe USA.

Life in the Royal Marines

Life in the R

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oyal Marines

From job security to excitement and

adventure, from a good pension to

unbeatable camaraderie, being in the

Royal Marines gives you benefits you will

not find anywhere else.

‘This year I’ve been to Norway, America and Egypt – all as part

of my job. Where else would I get to do that?’

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Transferring your skillsOver the course of your career,you will develop strongorganisational and leadershipskills. As you begin to specialise,

you will gain all kinds of

professional skills. You will alsohave the opportunity to earn

recognised academic qualifications,including IT qualifications.

We hope that you stay withthe Royal Marines for some time.However, if you move on, you

will find that these skills andqualifications will open up a widerange of opportunities with

civilian employers.

Pay and conditionsYou will find that Royal Marines

pay compares very well with jobsin civilian life – plus there is extramoney for special skills and

qualifications, includingallowances for being deployedaway from your base for ten

days or more.

The Royal Marines offers a good

pension scheme; six weeks’ paidholiday a year plus public

holidays; a bonus after five years’

service and another bonus aftereight years. There is also excellent

free medical and dental care.

If you join as a Royal MarinesCommando, we will normally

offer you a Full Career of up to 18years or to age 40, whichever islater. You may be given the

opportunity to serve longer,depending on your wishes andthe needs of the Service. You

must serve for at least three years

from when you join, or from your18th birthday – whichever is the

later. After this, you can leave theRoyal Marines with 12 months’notice.

If you join as a Royal MarinesOfficer, you will initially join on a

12-year Initial Commission. Afterthat, you may have theopportunity to transfer to a longer

commission, which can give you

service up to the age of 55.

AccommodationWhether you are single or marriedwith children, the Royal Marines

provides single accommodationand married quarters at a muchlower rent than you would pay as

a civilian. With the bigimprovements scheme we havebeen running over recent years,

most of that accommodationis more comfortable thanever before.

Travel allowanceYou can also benefit from a travelallowance that means the Royal

Marines pays the cost of youtravelling home up to 15 timeseach year from wherever

you are based in the UK.

School allowanceIf you have children, you maybe entitled to receive a boardingschool allowance. This will allow

you to educate your child privatelyfor, in some cases, as little as10 per cent of the fees.

Life in the Royal Marines

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The Royal Navy is an equal

opportunities employer and seeksto provide workplace conditionsthat are comfortable and non-

threatening for all our people,whatever their ethnic origin orsexual orientation.

Our aim is the total elimination ofsexual and racial harassment, and

all forms of bullying. These issuesneed close attention and proactivemanagement. Victims of any

form of abuse are encouraged toreport their difficulties and can beconfident of sensitive treatment by

those responsible for their care.

Equal

opportunities

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How to apply

Contact us:

• Telephone 08456 07 55 55

• Visit your nearest Armed Forces Careers Office

• Go to royalmarines.mod.uk

This publication is for guidance only. The facts in it may be changed without notice and must notbe taken to imply any contract. Details of length of service will be explained in the Armed Forces

A guide to careersThe Royal Marines


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