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We want to ensure that you have all the information you need about life in the Royal Marines and encourage you to visit an Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO) near you. Rejoiners or transfers to the Royal Marines have a slightly different process and requirements.
The Naval Service and Royal Marines are welcoming applications to re-join both full-time, or through the Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS). More information on the current vacancies can be found here.
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- Step 1: The Application Form
- Step 2: Speaking to Your Careers Officer
- Step 3: Defence Aptitude Assessment
- Step 4: Selection Interview
- Step 5: Medical Triage
- Step 6: Pre-Joining Fitness Test
- Step 7: General Medical Assessment
- Step 8: Candidate Preparation Course
Time: 1 Hour The application form is the first step on your journey to become a Royal Marine Commando. Upon completion, you will be given access to the Navy’s recruitment portal, from which you will receive updates on your application, as well as message your Careers Officer and track the process of your application.
Time: 2 Weeks – 1 Month Your careers officer, or AFCO, is your point of contact to the Royal Navy and will facilitate your journey into the Royal Marines. Your careers officer will likely be the person that interviews you, and sends you important information and updates regarding your application. Once you have submitted the application form, you w...
Time: 1 Hour The Defence Aptitude Assessment is an online, multi-stage timed assessment which is used to determine your aptitude for a career in the Royal Marines and/or Royal Navy. The test includes these 6 sections: 1. Verbal Reasoning 2. Numerical Reasoning 3. Spatial Reasoning 4. Work Rate 5. Electrical Comprehension 6. Mechanical Comprehension...
Time: 1 Hour The Selection Interview is your first chance to show the Royal Navy your true motivation to join the Royal Marines. The interview will likely last around an hour, over which you will be questioned on your family and home life, personal history, motivations for joining and your knowledge of the Royal Marines, the joining and training pr...
Time: 1 Hour The medical triage phase is a preliminary medical step used to gain information about the potential recruit’s medical history, and to present any medical issues which may cause delays in the recruitment process to the AFCO and Capita, to investigate further with your GP. The medical triage call will be held by Capita, a private medical...
Time: 1 Hour The Pre-Joining fitness test is a circuit assessment followed by a pull up test. You will need to complete a ciruit which consists of: 1. 20 Burpees 2. 30 Sit-ups 3. 20 Push ups 4. 60 Second plank Three times to a bleep and without any rest, followed by a minimum of 5 pull ups to pass the PJFT. Remember to practice this test as many ti...
Time: 1 Hour + Travel time This is a face-to-face medical assessment and the final step in the Royal Marines application process before being allowed to undertake the Candidate Preparation Course (CPC). You will need to travel to your nearest Capita Medical Centre and undergo a full medical check up. Be prepared to have any medical issues raised at...
Time: 4 Days + Travel time The Candidate Preparation Course is a four day selection course held at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone in Devon. The course consists of a number of maximum fitness assessments, as well as a confidence test, swimming test and determination test to assess your aptitude for a career in the Royal Marines. It is imp...
As a Royal Marines Commando you’re part of the Naval Service's elite amphibious fighting force. You’ll encounter some of the most diverse and challenging environments on the planet. It’s not for everyone, which is why the joining process is rigorous, and can seem lengthy.
The Royal Marines, also known as the Royal Marines Commandos, and officially as the Corps of Royal Marines, are the United Kingdom's amphibious special operations capable commando force, one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy, and provide a company strength unit to the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG).
Military Training. Armed Forces of the United Kingdom. Royal Marines Recruitment & Selection Overview. Introduction. Since the Second World War, the Royal Marines have developed a specific function as a commando and amphibious force, undertaking operations in harsh environments from mountain to jungle, cold weather to desert.
