Royal Marine Commandos
R Johnson
i'm 16, i'm was intrested in joining the rm, so i went down to my local
carrers office,
he told me i would have to work at least 3 months hard-core training to
stand a chance of getting in to the inital selection course, and like 99.9%
dont make it.
i never knew the marines had to be so elite, i just learnt that they have
one (if not) the hardest, most intense- training course in the world.
anyway, rather than be put off by the odds, i'm going for it, i was just
wondering is there anyone else here thats been in the marines, or is
intrested in being in the marines, on gone for the inital selection course?
Thanks
Richard j
Anon
a spell checker. The whole post reads like a text message.
Only a suggestion, you're the one who creates the overall image to the
recruiting/training staff. Make sure you don't let yourself down.
Good Luck
R Johnson
that's because it was a text, I typed it up on a portable palm
Thanks
R
"Anon" <an...@anon.com> wrote in message
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Martin Sinclair
>
> anyway, rather than be put off by the odds, i'm going for it, i was just
> wondering is there anyone else here thats been in the marines, or is
> intrested in being in the marines, on gone for the inital selection course?
Known several.
My advice is to hit the gym now, and start working hard. It's certainly
achievable, but you're going to have to graft harder than you have ever
grafted before. The biggest advantage you can have is self-discipline.
A hint: when CTCRM say "X pressups", "X situps" as guidance to test
standards, don't fool yourself by not doing the exercises properly.
- In fact, go too far the other way (ie pressup=chest touches floor to
arms straight and locked, not a "nod the head and slight bend of the
elbows").
AIUI, a lot of people come away from Lympstone saying "I didn't
realise that they insisted on legs bent/arms folded across chest/
shoulders on floor/elbows to knees.....".
Don't turn into a gym "prima donna" - i.e. one for whom the most
important piece of equipment is the mirror. Work at your core
stability (ask if you've not come across that term, any good
physiotherapist or gym instructor should be able to help) and
cardiovascular fitness.
Push yourself. Build exercise into everyday life (one friend who
did All-Arms Commando course said that "every time he climbed the
stairs at home, for any reason, he made himself do a quick 20
pressups"). My major form of exercise was cycling the five km
to work, fast, each way, every day, all weathers. (Note that
Edinburgh is built on several hills, so this was......fun.)
The biggest shock for some (as seen in that "SAS" programme on TV
recently) is that unlike a gym, the exercise doesn't stop when
you want it to - that you have to keep on going, even though it
hurts......
Martin
First of Foot, Right of the Line
Andy Spark
<ms...@tality.com> wrote:
> R Johnson wrote:
> >
> > anyway, rather than be put off by the odds, i'm going for it, i was just
> > wondering is there anyone else here thats been in the marines, or is
> > intrested in being in the marines, on gone for the inital selection course?
>
> Known several.
>
> My advice is to hit the gym now, and start working hard. It's certainly
> achievable, but you're going to have to graft harder than you have ever
> grafted before. The biggest advantage you can have is self-discipline.
You should aim to be capable of passing the USMC standard fitness test.
-Otherwise they won't even let you start the selection process.
Andrew Chaplin
> The biggest shock for some (as seen in that "SAS" programme on TV
> recently) is that unlike a gym, the exercise doesn't stop when
> you want it to - that you have to keep on going, even though it
> hurts......
And that, my children, is the story of life in army, and more so in
any part of the the profession of arms that wants to be seen as
"élite."
--
Andrew Chaplin
SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO
(If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger."
out, and change "home" to "rogers".)
Kerryn Offord
The USN SEAL page offers a recommended preparation ..
http://www.sealchallenge.navy.mil/workout.htm
It wouldn't hurt to try and see how the RMs work out... find out how
THEY do the various exercises (also the pace and the rest periods
between exercises)
JStONGE123
Pearl of wisdom
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand
ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell
>From: "R Johnson" ja...@associate.co.uk
>Hi,
>
>i'm 16, i'm was intrested in joining the rm,
The Durango 95 purred away real horrorshow. A nice warm vibratey feeling all
through your guttiwuts.
Richie J
Thanks for all the help; I'll check that website out as well.
I guess the one thing I can control before I apply is my fitness.
It should help me stand the best chance,
Anyway I'm hitting the gym, so thanks again for the help.
One more question:
Anyone know if you need formal qualifications, such as GCSE's, A-LEVELS,
etch
Cheers
Richard
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Stephen Shepherd
> The biggest shock for some (as seen in that "SAS" programme on TV
> recently) is that unlike a gym, the exercise doesn't stop when
> you want it to - that you have to keep on going, even though it
> hurts......
>
I've know a few to do the All Arms Course as well - besides the fitness it's
sheer determination and mental strength that will get you through. You're going
have to keep going through injuries that would normally have you resting if you
are to complete the course. Most end up taking brufen regularly for the period
of the course.
Good luck though - the sense of achievement in finishing any such training in any
of the services is immeasurable.
(Try watching 'Commando' or some of the other TV programmes which have followed
the Royals to get an idea of what you're in for.)
Martin Sinclair
>
> Anyone know if you need formal qualifications, such as GCSE's,
> A-LEVELS, etch
If you're going for a commission (ie become an officer) yes.
Otherwise, not as far as I know.
M.J.Powell
<ja...@associate.co.uk> writes
>lol,
>
>
>
>that's because it was a text, I typed it up on a portable palm
All palms are portable, I've got two, one on the end of each arm, they
go wherever I go.
Mike
--
M.J.Powell
Peter Skelton
My Uncle Bob has four planted in front of his house. I wonder if
you get as good dates as he does?
____
Peter Skelton
Jack Love
wrote:
Depends on how they're potted: my preference is Courvoisier XO. Dates
frequently like it.
>
>Peter Skelton
M.J.Powell
writes
My sex life is terrible.
Mike
--
M.J.Powell
Peter Skelton
<mi...@pickmere.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>In article <3cb44b55.21158960@news>, Peter Skelton <skel...@cogeco.ca>
>writes
>>On Wed, 10 Apr 2002 12:43:54 +0100, "M.J.Powell"
>><mi...@pickmere.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>In article <a8uihf$744$1...@paris.btinternet.com>, R Johnson
>>><ja...@associate.co.uk> writes
>>>>lol,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>that's because it was a text, I typed it up on a portable palm
>>>
>>>All palms are portable, I've got two, one on the end of each arm, they
>>>go wherever I go.
>>>
>>
>>My Uncle Bob has four planted in front of his house. I wonder if
>>you get as good dates as he does?
>
>My sex life is terrible.
Bob married in 1945 (just back from seabies, ISTR), I think he's
around 84 now, still married to the same lady. There's something
to be said for repeat business & treating each other well.
____
Peter Skelton
Stephen Shepherd
I take it you've already had a good luck at the official RM page at
http://www.royal-marines.mod.uk/static/pages/141.html?
As for academic qualifications for non-officer, from the site its "Must pass
selection test (Reasoning, Literacy, Numeracy and Mechanical Comprehension),
interview, medical examination and Potential Royal Marines Course (PRMC)."
This is most likely NAMET (Naval Mathematics and English Test IIRC).
Don't skimp on your exams now though - if you've got a brace of GCSEs it's
good for future advancement and make you more recruitable. For progression to
NCO rank you will need GCSEs or their equivalent, so you might as well get
them now while you can devote 100% of your time to them.
Kenny MacLeod
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> >
> >My Uncle Bob has four planted in front of his house. I wonder if
> >you get as good dates as he does?
>
> My sex life is terrible.
What, even with two palms?
Brian Sharrock
>
> >From: "R Johnson" ja...@associate.co.uk
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >i'm 16, i'm was intrested in joining the rm,
>
>
and/or Thompson's for your nearest Forces' Career
Information Centre ... or use your initiative
to locate the MoD / Royal Navy / Royal Marine
web pages. The Commando WebPages will give an outline
of educational, mental and physical standards
expected of Commando candidates ... btw, the Royal Marines
are quite particular about capitalisation.
--
Brian
Richie J
ok i typed it on my non portable palm:P
Thanks guys,
you have been alot of help,
off to the gym again
Thanks
Richard
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Richie J
Richard
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