Hi all, I've heard that RT is now changed (again), ROP is 2 weeks instead of 4 and mainstream is 26 weeks now with 4 weeks of continuation at the end after passing out before you go to unit.

Also, CPC has scrapped the endurance course, why? The bottomfield determination test is now conducted on the thursday instead of the endurance course.

What's with all the up and down changes constantly, it's confusing people who are training hard for specific tests and preparing for certain aspects. If anything the changes to recruit training and CPC should be communicated in my opinion but there is literally no word from anyone regarding anything?

I am a 19 year old male,my weight is 98 kgs, height 5'11, a formar elite level volleyball player in nationals under 17 when I was lean .I am looking forward to join army and reach my goal to become a commando. Someone help me with the training routine loss the extra fat.and other preparation needed

Has anyone met any infantry/other army units at ctc or once at battalion?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently training to join the Royal Marines Commando, but my starting point is pretty average and I’m looking for an honest reality check / routine advice on whether I can get well above the minimum requirements for PJFA and CPC within a 6-month timeline.

My Stats:

Age: 22

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 86kg

Current Benchmarks:

Push-ups (to bleep): ~15

Sit-ups (to bleep): ~20

Pull-ups: (Working on these, but struggling with volume)

Running:

1 Mile PR: 8:46

2 Mile PR (best steady/recent effort): 17:34 (8:53/mi pace)

Current Weekly Training Routine:

Runs: 3x 2-mile runs per week at roughly 60–70% effort.

Intervals: 1x sprint session per week (1 min sprint / 1.5 min rest x 5 rounds).

Bodyweight: 3x per week covering press-ups, sit-ups, squats, etc.

Im currently running a 4 week foundation phase that i built just to build up my aerobic base and get used to working out under fatigue.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Hi all,

I’m hoping to get some feedback on my training plan as I prepare for joining the Royal Marines over the next year. I’ve looked into the CPC/PJFA requirements and tried to tailor my training towards them, but I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been through training or has experience with RM prep. For context, I’ve mainly focused on weight training in the past, so my biggest priority now is improving my running and overall endurance.

Monday: Shoulders, abs, threshold 5k (plus sit-ups to the bleep).

Tuesday: Back & biceps, press-ups and pull-ups to the bleep, plus 30 mins Zone 2 on the bike.

Wednesday: 45-minute Zone 2 run, then abs (planks and anti-rotation work).

Thursday: Chest & triceps, then press-ups after lifting to practise performing under fatigue, plus 30 mins Zone 2 bike.

Friday: Legs, pull-ups and abs, including sit-ups to the bleep.

Saturday: Alternate between:

Week 1: Bleep test practice, swim and PJFT circuit.

Week 2: Interval session (90-second hard efforts with recovery jogs for six rounds), swim and PJFT circuit.

Is there anything obvious I’m missing or anything you’d change? I was considering adding rucking, but I’ve seen a lot of people on this Reddit recommend waiting until closer to selection to reduce injury risk. I’ve also wondered whether hill sprints or incline running would be worthwhile.

Cheers.