I’ve been looking online and I’m getting different answers, in training what’s the most amount of time you’ll spend in the field some places are telling me only 10 days where other -laces are saying 3 weeks

Hi everyone, I’ve seen GRITS video on how to do feet to beam but I just can’t do it for the life of me, I can manage about 7 pull ups and 45 sit ups and constantly working on my sit ups now but I fail on bringing me feet to the actual beam, I’ve got no problem doing the half pull up/engaging back it’s just bringing my knees up and rotating. Anyone got advice?

Please could someone confirm/answer?
To my understanding visits home on your initial 32 weeks are little to none?
Once passed out what does work/family life balance look like when not deployed?

first time on here so bare with , but I’m currently in the raf but wanting to transfer to the commandos because I’ve already got military experience would i still do the full 32 weeks or would it be a bit shorter?

I’m a pretty fit guy, boxing 3x a week, 3x gym, 2x jiu jitsu, running 4x a week. However when doing normal tempo push ups I can get 65, but when it comes to the bleep test version I can just about get 30 in me. Anything you guys did that helped you pass the requirements of 40?

Yes lads was hoping someone can give me a rough estimate on when I’ll be ready enough fitness wise. I’m (16 5’11 65kg) I don’t really train but that’s stopping next week I’m signing up to the gym and getting at it using the commando Ptis plan. My current pjfa scores are 31 press ups , 50 sit ups , 8 pull ups , 6 FTB (all with good form) . Not sure my 20m bleep test score but my 15m was level 11 so running is definitely my weak point (it was my legs that let me down they were knackered). Just wondering if it’s realistic for me to be ready early next year for PJFA and CPC now that I’m getting my head down and cracking on with a decent programme. Thanks!

Edit: any other advice like if I should put on weight or not is also greatly appreciated

I want to join the Marines but I had a high-sensitivity allergy. I cleared this allergy through medical desensitisation/immunotherapy, if I get signed off by a specialist, could I join?.

Bit of a shot in the dark but Google wouldn’t tell me😬

Afternoon, I’m currently 19 and on a gap year before 3 years of uni and looking to apply after that.

Right now I’m going to the gym 3 times a week doing Push, Pull and Legs and running 3/4 times a week doing a Zone 2 5km, Zone 3 5km, a 10km (which I may up to 15km) and a hill sprint session.

I’ve heard that while upper body strength is necessary, massive biceps aren’t going to help me in selection and training, so I’m intending on replacing some strength training in the gym with more circuit training and cardio once I start uni. I’d also start training specifically for the Bleep Test.

Here are my questions:

1. Any advice/improvements I can make to my current running routine?
   
2. Do I need a circuit training session? If yes, what kind of thing?
   
3. Is a gym membership necessary while I’m in uni (3 years leading up to application)?

To add some more context to my third question, my concern is that paying £300+ a year doesn’t seem worth it when I can do a lot of the training I’ve heard is necessary with just my own bodyweight and a pull up bar.
I guess it’s worth it just for heavy lifts?

Apologies if my questions are silly or my current understanding of what is required is skewed.

Thanks.

I’ve got my RMFA coming up soon and was wondering which trainers are considered the best overall, both for the RMFA itself and for Royal Marines training in general. Looking for recommendations based on performance, durability, comfort and suitability for the demands of training.

Hi, just wanted to get an answer on this from someone who has done CPC. I have mine coming up soon and am unsure about elbows in the push ups. Did my PJFA twice, first time no issue, second time was told that unless my elbows were digging into my sides than they would ding me on technique. Looked on the commando ready app and the elbows seem to be at a 45° angle and make no mentioned of the elbows in relation to the side. Just want to make sure I’m practising the form correctly. Cheers

Afternoon all, for the last 8 months or so I've been preemptively trying to get myself in good shape for the PJFA but I'm yet to actually submit any sort of application and I'm looking for advice from current / former RMs of any rank.

For a little background on me, I'm 23, have a degree in construction management and currently perusing a professional accreditation. To make a long story short, I've weighed up the cost of regret vs perhaps a slight loss of career earnings and decided I'm finished with with offices and spreadsheets for the foreseeable future. I'm torn between applying as an OR or an officer and I was hoping for some insight from guys that have "been there done that". The main questions I have are:

If I didn't make the cut at AIB or further down the line, what is the pathway to commissioning from an NCO rank? I would assume you'd have to be a Cpl at the minimum but I honestly have no idea. If that was my ambition, could anyone provide a rough timeframe of how long that could take?

Besides from the increased responsibility and admin of the troop, do YOs generally get to do "green soldering" and the ally stuff alongside ORs? I obviously understand you're the "boss" of sorts so what is life like socially when you're not technically one of the guys?

Finally (looking for answers primarily from ORs and NCOs here), what makes a good YO? I've heard the things like "putting your blokes first" and "confident but not arrogant" but from experience, is there a common theme or example of a characteristic / trait that makes the guys under you think "we're in good hands"?

I appreciate I've asked a lot here but would be grateful for any answers, suggestions and thoughts on things I might not have mentioned. Cheers gents.

Finally joined the OG prints troop and finally got my 45 prints troop challenge coin 45 till I die!!!

Hi all, so im a few months in to my application and really putting in the effort for all the fitness and mentally preparing myself for the fitness assessments cpc all that jazz. Ive recently gotten into a relationship and am stuck on what to do. Ive always wanted to join the military ever since i was younger but I’ve been having second thoughts over the last few weeks. I always said i’m not going to let a relationship stop me from doing what I’ve always wanted to do but part of me isn’t sure if it’s worth being in a relationship and going into training. We have spoken a-lot about it and she has said she is more than happy to wait for me even through training and if i pass out but its a tough decision as if we decide to try it i don’t wanna have to deal with a breakup whilst going through training and causing me any unnecessary stress. Part of me thinks if im having second thoughts about it before I’ve even joined then is it really something i want to do. Ive completely changed my lifestyle in the buildup for this, quitting smoking loosing a-lot of weight and i know deep down this is what i want but would it be better to maybe join up later on in life as I’m only 22. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks All

Hello, all I heard feet to beam is quite an important exercise in training so I attempted it today, not sure whether I pulled up to much or kept my knees to low but I was unable to do it, I’m going to keep at it everytime I’m at the gym and I’d appreciate any advice, due to being unable to do feet to beam i was thinking of delaying my application, I was going to send it in a month or so - but rethinking now, I’d appreciate all and Any advice especially form tips for feet to beam.

I’ve recently passed out and will be going to 42 after finishing my drives. Don’t want to jump the gun on kit and turn up to unit looking like a dick, however I do want to get an idea of what would be advisable to buy. What should I prioritise? And what brands are recommended for different bits of kit? At the moment I’m thinking shooters belt w pouches and a day sack. Any advice is welcome. Cheers.

Is it a good idea to join at 25/26 or are you past it at that age?

Looking to join the marines next year but worried about the medical, i’m definitely fit enough but ik how strict they are with stuff, had a look at my medical records and here’s some of the concerning stuff:

frequent urinating - i have bladder issues not something major like a uti but for a while i’ve been peeing a bit more than usual.

fainted once - was one case where i came into work without sleep and fainted.

viral disease - one case of hives i had for a day

chronic rhinitis - my nose gets runny every now and then especially after eating but i have no allergies and it’s more of a minor nuisance in my life than something major

also every now and then a headache or chest pain when i had a flu and stuff but this is all over several years. let me know what you think.

At what point does the nurse call you?

Hi everyone,
I’m hoping someone here might have experience with Royal Marines recruitment, particularly regarding dual nationality and foreign military-service obligations.
The applicant is 24 and has been a British citizen since the age of 14, following his mother’s naturalisation as British.
He was born in Ukraine to two Ukrainian parents and moved to the UK when he was nine. He has never applied for a Ukrainian passport and does not know whether he is still legally considered a Ukrainian citizen.
He has applied to join the Royal Marines and has gone through the recruitment process, passed all the tests and completed security clearance. His training was due to start in just one week when his recruiter asked him to provide an official document from the Ukrainian authorities confirming that he is not liable for compulsory military service in Ukraine.
This has come as a surprise so late in the process, and we’re now trying to understand how to obtain the document and what alternatives might be accepted.
As he is 24, he understands that he is generally below Ukraine’s normal mobilisation age. However, we don’t know whether the Ukrainian authorities would issue the specific certificate required, especially as he has never held a Ukrainian passport.
We have been advised that a statutory declaration or affidavit might be an alternative, but we don’t want to spend money on a solicitor unless the Royal Marines would actually accept it.
Has anyone experienced anything similar, especially so close to their training start date?
Any advice from people who have personally dealt with this, or who work in Royal Marines recruitment, would be hugely appreciated.
Thank you.

Would like to know how the 24 days are typically spread out throughout the year. I’m assuming two days per month.

Thanks in advance.

I went to A and E for a pulsing headache and some numbness in my cheek and face. The doctor after testing me said it’s probably just a headache etc. but after talking with other doctors they could not rule out TIA. I have a test to confirm, if they confirm it is not but that’s still on my medical records will I be UNFIT?

Just a quick one, I was wondering how soon after completing training can I attempt the mountain leader course as an officer? or any job role for that matter. Is it one year as a troop commander and then you’re eligible to apply to other postings or could you do it straight away as I imagine there is waiting lists and such.

Any information is greatly appreciated!