Are you allowed to wear sports tape or ankle and knee supports during RM training. I find it helps with getting less aches and niggles during phys and obviously helps with support.

Are you allowed to wear sports tape or ankle and knee supports during RM training. I find it helps with getting less aches and niggles during phys and obviously helps with support.

How much of a role do Marines play in the Commando Helicopter Force, besides obviously being transported by them. Between the Marines and the Fleet Air Arm, which are tasked with filling positions such as that of an Aviator, Aircrewman, Weapons System Operator, Observer, etc.

Hi all, currently in my last year of 6th form hoping to start rm training September time when would be the best time to start my application to start recruit training then?

Thanks.

How long after the 32 weeks training until we can do a specialisation? I would like to try for the sniper, any tips? What do we do while waiting to start specialisation?

Cheers

I know you guys have probably been asked this before and you’re probably annoyed with it but just so i know and im sure it something i 100% want to do as i really want to become a commando, but just for my sake what is life like in the RM, like deployments, downtime, training, after you get your green lid but also what day to day life is like.

I've recently been thinking of becoming a Royal Marines officer but I have a 2 year relationship that I do not want to loose. Has anyone done this or in the process of doing this. Thank you.

I’m 16 in college first year thinking of joining when I’m 18 after my a levels when should I put my application in ?

Bit of an odd question (sorry if it comes out wrong) but are there regularly lads who enter basic with A-Levels/Uni Degrees at all? Just feel like knowing, don't want to feel like I'm hanging out of my ass with no similarities between the recruits in my troop.

Like I said, daft thing to think about, don't know why but I'm curious.

I was going through my recruitment journey where it shows you what percentage you’re at, and I saw this. Now for reference, I applied for RM reserve but not officer. Any ideas why I would be seeing that RMR Officer intake thing?

I’m a 56 kg 16 year old I’m 5 foot 7 I’m going to join when I’m 18 do I need to be 65 kg when I’m 18

Thanks

I have -3.25 eyesight and wear glasses pretty much 24/7 expect for when I sleep and shower and stuff. I don’t get along with contact lenses that well can I still join the Royal Marines ?

How often are CPCs held throughout the year? Or is there only one? Thanks

Guys I know I’m going to get cooked here 😭 But I’m having soo much fun on the new call of duty game and was wondering that during downtime to let off some steam at the end of the day are you allowed/able to play on a PlayStation?

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Hey so I just wanted some advice. I'm 18. Unfortunately, I didn't get the right grades that I needed to get into my university. I'm retaking my exams so that I can hopefully get a place. During the last few months, I've had to explain my situation to a lot of people and I can't help but think that they're looking down at me or in disappointment because I didn't get into university first time.

I want to join the Royal Marines after I finish university and I'm looking forward to it so bad. But to get to the point of even applying I need to finish university as I want to join with an engineering degree to get into the Royal Marine engineers. How do people stay so motivated to get up and continue? I have a goal and other wants in my life but a lot of the time its hard to continue.

Can anyone help?

Got my online PRI on Friday, what sort of questions might I be asked? Applying for officer role. Many thanks in advance.

Just a query to see if anyone else had similar issues but during intense running like sprints, bleep test or even interval training I get very like tight ankles/aches on the top of my foot and like mid leg sections, longer runs not so much just seeing if there’s any stretching or training advice to get that under control

Happy birthday Royals!

360 years of the Royal Marines! That's not just an anniversary; that's practically a biblical lifespan for a military unit. Let's dive into the comedy gold mine that is their history, shall we?

Picture this: In 1664, when the Royal Marines were born (as the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot), they probably started by thinking, "Hmm, boats and land, let's mix it up and make it super complicated."

Fast forward to now, and they're still at it, probably thinking, "Why go one way when you can go both?" It's like they took the term "messing around" and turned it into an art form of amphibious warfare.

Now, let's talk about their training. They say it's tough, but honestly, it's probably just their way of making sure everyone can handle the real challenge: the mystery meat in the galley or range stew, or navigating through British weather, which might be more unpredictable than any battlefield.

The Falklands War? Imagine a bunch of Marines looking at a map and saying, "Oh, it's cold, it's wet, and it's far away. Perfect for us!" Then, they went ahead and turned a bunch of hills into their version of "let’s go for a brisk walk."

And the SBS? Those guys are so secretive, they probably have secret parties where the only rule is "no one talks about the secret party." It's like they're ninjas, but with better boats and a fondness for really challenging swim tests.

Disaster relief? More like, "Oops, there's a disaster, let's make it an adventure!" They show up, look at the chaos, and say, "Well, this isn't in our training manual, but we'll wing it." And they do, because why not? They've been winging it for 360 years.

Here's to the Royal Marines, where every day is an adventure, every mission is a potential comedy sketch, and every Marine is probably wondering when lunch is.

They're not just a military force; They're the finest example of cheerfulness in the face of adversity.

Cheers to 360 years of making the impossible look like a walk in the park... or a swim in the ocean, or whatever they decide to do next!

TTK.

Happy Birthday Royals everywhere... Hope you'll all be celebrating by hitting Ctrl, Alt, Delete on you memories tonight. Never above, never below, always by your side 🍺🍻🥂🍾🍷🥃