I think I’ve put In my application too early (I’m at the medical stage). I realised today I can barely run a fucking mile and I’m mad at myself I thought I was relatively physically fit (I box and and am a wrestler had 7 wrestling fights and train 7-30 hours a week I can pass the CPC with flying colours other then pull ups (60 push ups 80 sit ups 5 pulls ups max) but I just can’t Run I don’t know what to do as Im fucking adamant on getting that green lid. my plan at the moment is to just run everyday until I can’t run anymore and progressively overload like weightlifting but I don’t know if I’ll be able to get from being able to run 2 miles max to getting to the point I’m able to pass the 32 weeks at lympstone. I don’t know if it’s mental or an issue with my form or legs but it’s to be fully honest embarrassing does anyone have any advice or has been in a similar situation that could help me figure out why I’m so shit at specifically running or am I just being a bitch and need to toughen up and run more.

I am half way through my application and plan on joining once I have finished school next year but I have not been given a date yet.

Hey guys, I’m new here, I was wondering if I could get any advice for the PJFA I have my test on Jan 23

I’m pretty much fine with eye sight only L -0.50 R-1.25 so I’ll only need it for a bit.

Does anybody know the intakes for 2025? Thanks in advance

This is of course after joining the Royal Marines which is no easy task (Sorry if it’s a dumb question since I know eye sight is very important 🙂)

I am currently in the midst of my RAF application and Been thinking about switching to RM for a while, I’ve already completed my DAA and medical, would this speed up the process if I was to apply as I know wait times for CPC ect are pretty long

I have been on PIP for less than a year due to depression and anxiety, which were situational rather than indicative of a long-term disorder or mental illness. I would consider myself a high-functioning individual with depression and anxiety, fully capable of handling difficult tasks. I am physically fit and able to endure challenging situations, often thriving in tough circumstances. I would like to know if this would affect my ability to enlist in the Royal Marines and whether they would take this into account. 🫡

Seen a few different posts circulating relating to this. Surely it cannot be real.

Just looking for advice on what happens next with the application process and a rough time scale of how long it will take to go to training.

Got my CPC coming up soon , anyone know what the medical entails? I can’t find a straight answer anywhere

Cheers

I see all these crazy good runs like 5k in 20 minutes or 10k in 40 minutes,and it just makes me think the running goals are near impossible. My most recent 10k was 1:01:45 like 80% effort,isn’t the best but 2 months ago it was like 1:15:00 so I am making progress but I just want a realistic and honest answer on how fast I should be running so I can aim for that before applying, not like a crazy unrealistic answer like I need to do 10k in 40 minutes at a minimum

I’m currently 2nd year at uni and have been keen to join the RM for years. Decided recently to go ahead with the reserves instead of holding off until after uni. I’ve just had my PJFA but I’m now considering possibly waiting until after uni to join as a regular. Does anyone know how seamless the transfer from reservist to regular would be, or if it would be my best bet to just wait until after uni? Thanks

Hi lads , just wondering if CPC is a paid gig. PJfA soon and just thinking ahead, doesn’t matter either way to me as will be buzzing to just progress but just wondering as I can’t find any answer to this question on Reddit or the website. Cheers

Any of you serving or former RMRs that joined while in uni, please tell me what it was like for you committing to both training and studying. How you made things work somehow and any advice for me as I’m in the process of doing both.

For context, I’m 22 if that will help with the providing a more suitable response. And I’m likely going to be studying medicine or biomedical science.

Would you say those that perform the best in training tend to have the better careers?

I’ve been putting a lot of pressure on myself to be one of the fittest lads when I hopefully make it into training to the point where I have considered delaying parts of the process even though I’m comfortably above the entry standards. Appreciate any and all input

Reserve Intakes for 2025:

• RMR Scotland: 1 March 2025
• RMR Mersey: 14 March 2025
• RMR London: 30 May 2025
• RMR Bristol: 20 June 2025

Currently in my 1st year of college and when I hit my second year I want to drop out ( I have to do 3 years) and join the RM it’s always been my dream. I have my GCSEs but education has never hit me I have my maths and English but I want the RM! So I’m going to get super fit this year and join at 17. Can you give me advice please on training I want to join so badly I feel so depressed in school

Hi all, sorry for the repetitive question but a little confused with the information I have received. Minimum service is 3 years and 6 months, with a min. 12 month notice of leave after year 3; so 4 years total?

And that doesn't include the 9 months of training right?

Cheers

I am really interested in joining the royal Marines but my bmi is an issue. According to the website I have to be max of 28. I'm tall and fat. I'm willing to lose the weight but if I wanted to get down to 28 then my body fat would be about 500-600 grams. That weight would be stupid to go to so is there another system they use like body fat percentage or do they discard the BMI if you can pass all the tests?

Thanks guys

Throwaway account for obvious reasons!

Those left or leaving, how do you know when to take the leap? Do you line up a job and go or do you just put it in and trust things will work out and you'll get on the right civvy courses etc?

Currently in what most would consider a crap draft, also on more than one selection failure which makes the current job role feel worse. Also lost my relationship with Mrs partly tbh due to the job situation, uncertainty etc. Almost 30 and just want out - none of the options inside appeal to me now, like I've outgrown it all,

Told myself I'd leave if things turned out like this but still haven't done it - so how do you know when, or is it just a ' do it and don't overthink it'..?

I'm in college right now and I want to join the royal Marine commandos. I turn 18 in June 2025 and I'll have just finished taking my A levels by then. When should I apply for a career, as I hear online the application process takes between 6-12 months before you actually have a place in training. Should I apply now(November 27th as of writing this), once I'm 18, once I've finished taking my exams, once I've actually gotten my results? Any advice would be appreciated

P.s from what I read on the website I don't NEED the A levels for the position if that helps.

Do the marines go by JSP 950 or there own standards, as I’ve seen pre-entry requirements with RM/RN branding online that are different entry requirements to jsp 950

really interested in signals and information warfare. any gen?

Current scores are 9 on bleep test 25 press ups 3 pull ups 35 sit ups and reserve training starts in march. Is it even possible for me to make this intake coming in suffered an injury which halted my running training up until this week but back on the grind just seems like a mountain to climb to get CPC passed in time

Just wondering how long does it take to actually join the marines from sending off medicals I applied in June expecting it to be fast but its been 6 months..

During the group exercise on the AIB does the whole scenario get taken off the screen when you begin discussing as a group? Or does it stay up there? Just wanted to know as otherwise I will make key notes on the scenario. Cheers