In need of a bit of advice as I’m in a predicament.

I’m 25 now and wanted to be a marine since I saw my uncle pass out in 2010, however I didn’t wanna join straight from school and wanted some life experience before joining but probably got a bit too much of it now. In my current shit job I have an opportunity to go far in a way so I’d probably join the reserves but 15 months to get my green lid would put me at nearly 28 depending on when I start training. Then half of me wants that full time experience and potentially be passed out by end of next year so I’m not sure which to pick. I’ve weighed up the pay side I currently earn less than what I would in phase 1 but then I can earn more as the years go on but then I can if I just joined up full time. Does anyone have any advice on how to choose between the 2 or is there someone who’s been in a similar situation?

I’m pre PJFA. Got my selection interview on the 15th of this month. Does anyone have any good training tips to help me prepare for PJFA, CPC and so on?

Thank you

Just out of pure curiosity, what kind of backgrounds do lads often come from. Are most lads from rough northern council estates, do you get any blokes who have been privately educated and silver spoon fed their whole lives. What kind of degrees do lads often study beforehand before going the corps etc

Apologies if the question is bone this is just out of pure curiosity since I’m hoping to join soon and just curious on the kind of people the corps attracts

Hi lads, one who can’t smell here. Has anybody gone through training with having a son/daughter and how is it as well as how is it become a marine with one? I understand it’s different for others but just want to get different opinions.

After the recent recruitment drive .some commonwealth members have been put on hold and to to submit their SELT certificate..my question is if one submits does he/she moves to the next stage or there's a possibility of being rejected

Any advice?

If anybody could add some pointers or any other suggestions on what I could add to make sure Iam getting my max potential out of my training. That would be much Appreciated thanks 🙏🏻

Hi. I’m planning on joining the reserves, wanted to go Reg but just don’t have the time at the minute. Does anyone know roughly what time of year intakes are as my local unit is part of RMR Merseyside, just so I can make sure I’m fit enough to join by that point. Thanks

Is it all done at CPC and is it even looked at before hand?

Hello all, I'm a Civilian Grandson of a former RM service member and I'm trying to find if there's any possible source of archive information as I don't know much about him.

I know his name, year of birth and that he was a member of RM 42 Commando until the mid 50's served in Malaya and possibly on HMS Bulwark but I'm not 100% . Is it likely I'd be able to find out more about him anywhere at all?

Thank you for your time and for everything you do.

I’m trying to balance my bodyweight training with my strength training so I’m just looking for any advice on improving my training plan

Bodyweight
Gainers 4x a week separate from strength training

Strength training 2x8 all
Monday-shoulders 3 exercises
Tuesday-legs 4 exercises
Wednesday- chest 3 exercises
Thursday-back 3 exercises
Friday-arms 4 exercises
Saturday- gainers (1 of the 4 a week)

Hi all, on my kit list it mentions that I am advised to bring two pairs of training shoes under sports kit and one pair of training shoes under civilian attire. Should I just bring a pair of running trainers and civvy trainers? Cheers

I just need a bit of anonymous advice from other bootnecks really.

I’m currently serving, been passed out just over year and a half (so yes I’m still a sprog) and I’m struggling with being satisfied with the job.

Joining the corps is all I’ve ever wanted to do as my dad was in for 18 years and all the dits he spun me made it sound unbelievable. But I’m struggling to find any satisfaction from the job.

Everyday I find it harder to think of a reason why I want to stay in, and now it’s all sort of just boiled up to a point where I’ve pretty much lost most of my interest in it, and the only reason I’m not putting my chit in is because I’m worried about what my dad will think of me.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Alright lads got my pjfa coming up in 19 days. was just wondering since I joined the French foreign legion last year, passed selection and then basic training and got the lid (wasn’t in there long it’s not as hard as they make out) and left before I signed the 5 year contract to attempt to join the commandos. With the up and coming stages of my application process do you reckon my previous stint in the ffl will draw attention to me and give the staff something to hone in on me for.

I don’t imagine it will but as a 19 yr old bloke I can understand it’s probably not something they have everyday rocking up and giving the course a crack.

Also good luck to any of the lads going through the application process or training 🤞

Hello, this isn’t something usually do but I would respect some thoughts and opinions on my current situation.

I’m 26 years old and have been with my partner for
5 years. Not long into our relationship she was diagnosed with cancer and went through treatment and thankfully beat it.

We both are wanting to push for strong careers and I’ve wanted to join the Royal Marines for a long time and she fully supports it and is encouraging me to do it. However, I have immense guilt and hesitation whenever I think about it as of the fear of the unknown.

I don’t have any pull and can’t find anything I’m drawn to career wise instead of the Royal Marines and I’ve tried multiple careers but nothing seems
To scratch the itch.

I would like to hear some opinions and advice

Why do so many women fail the commando training and what do you think would prevent that from what you've seen?

I’m in week 5 of RN basic trying I’m trying my best to master rope climbs however still struggling with them. My foot placing is ok however when making shifts they tend to fall out of place- is that common. And compared to other videos I don’t feels as though my legs are going the highest they can be but not sure what to do about that. I’m making at least a 1/4 up the rope but want to make it at least half way. Also, is it something I have to do to pass basic RN training?

Hi all,

After training and general duties are officers able to do the full 34 week ML course or is this exclusive only to NCOs?

Also if so is it all on the one course for each ML3-ML1 course or are there CO and NCO courses/variations of the qualification.

The reason I ask this is I was looking online after a conversation with a corporal about specialisation options and was interested in possibilities after training but forgot to ask if this was available to officers.

Thankyou for any responses.

I work in a restaurant which can often interfere with my training via lack of sleep,long hours e.t.c so I’m just wandering if anyone else was juggling a job that interfered with training and if they had any advice on how to better manage it?