| The Royal Marines commandos are one of the elite | | | | -A long enduring fitness test which includes two 2 km |
| fighting forces in the world. These Commandos are a | | | | runs on a treadmill, which is expected to be |
| specialized force that is trained to survive in the most | | | | completed within 10 minutes 30 seconds to 12 |
| extreme conditions. Royal Marines are a division of | | | | minutes 30 seconds. |
| the Royal Navy and they are often sent at very | | | | There is also a three days course called The Potential |
| short notice to deal with emergency or dangerous | | | | Royal Marine Course also known as the PRMC. This is |
| situations, which can include military operations and | | | | to determine whether you are able to meet the |
| natural disasters. | | | | standard of a marine's commando. It will include |
| -Some Commando Units responds to emergencies | | | | physical tests, classroom work and an interview. |
| around the world and it is treated as Joint Rapid | | | | Training of a marine |
| Reaction Force | | | | The first weeks of training are spent on learning |
| -One unit is also known as Fleet Protection unit, it | | | | basic skills to prepare you for your career. This mainly |
| guards many countries nuclear weapons | | | | consists of time spent on rifle practice and physical |
| -There is also Fleet Standby Rifle unit, which is not | | | | training. The physical training includes developing |
| that recognized outside the navy but it is trained to | | | | all-round power, stamina and flexibility in order to |
| board ships at sea. | | | | improve the necessary muscles which helps you |
| Requirements for Marines commando are as follows | | | | carry your heavy kit. |
| - The first requirement is that you should be male | | | | During the course you will also be taught deep water |
| -You should be the citizen of the country from | | | | swimming, climbing skills and carrying your personal |
| where you are applying | | | | load. Commandos can also have specialist training |
| -Have a Good physique. A marine must be in peak | | | | programs in a variety of skills such as Weapons |
| physical condition. | | | | Instructor, signal operator machine operator, cook or |
| -The minimum education requirement is 5 GCSEs (A* | | | | chef and many more. |
| - C), which includes English and Math's. Other | | | | Training will also cover: Cooperation; equipment; |
| qualifications are measured on their own individual | | | | physical attack courses; stamina tests; endurance |
| status. | | | | training; weapons training with the use of live |
| The Royal marine commando selection process | | | | ammunition. |
| involves: | | | | The life of the Royal Marines commandos is more |
| -This will include various aptitude tests, which are | | | | than just a job. The Royal Marine commandos' offers |
| designed to test your mental abilities and an English | | | | many challenges and many opportunities which you |
| language and mechanical knowledge exam. | | | | will not find anywhere else, but it is not for |
| -The final stage is the one on one interview with a | | | | everybody. |
| senior officer. This is often the most difficult part of | | | | That is why they have a careful selection procedure |
| the whole application process and your chance to | | | | which lets the candidates experience what life will be |
| leave a final impression | | | | like as a marine. |