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Royal Marines Reserve (RMR)
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Royal Marines Reserve (RMR)
Eligibility
To join the RMR as a commando you need to:
• Be male
• Be between 16 and 32 (Parental consent needed if under 18 and ex-service can apply up to 35)
• Pass the Royal Marines entrance test
• There are no formal qualifications needed except for technical roles
• Be either a British citizen; citizen of the British dependent territories; British subject under the British Nationality Act 1981; A British Protected Person; A citizen of Ireland or a citizen of a Commonwealth country (most Commonwealth citizens need to have been a resident for five years).
Most Royal Marines Reserve officers are promoted from the ranks with the exception of ex-regular officers from the Royal Marines and other services who may enter direct. In order to become an officer you need to be between 18 and 30 and have five appropriate GCSE grades including maths and English.
Selection
The RMR has a vigorous selection process that you have to pass before you can enter the Basic Training. You have to demonstrate that you have the strength of mind to become one of the world’s elite fighting forces.
You first need to contact your local Reserve unit to find out when the next recruiting period is and you will then be invited to attend a Presentation Day at your local RMR unit. This will explain the level of commitment and determination you will need as well as the rewards you will receive. Your next step is to decide if you want to continue with the selection process.
You will then attend the Medical and Documentation Day where you will have to pass a medical, have your documentation checked, take the standard naval entrance tests and have a general interview.
The final stage is a Selection Weekend where you will need to complete vigorous physical tests, and, just as importantly, demonstrate strong character, good teamwork and a positive outlook. As a general guide you will need to be able run comfortably for three miles and lift your own bodyweight to be able to pass the physical tests.
Army, Air Force, Navy, the Royal Marines or even the Special Forces? Read the information and take your pick. What will you be doing with your weekends in future?
Next:
Royal Marines Reserve: What commitment is involved?
Royal Marines Reserve Training
Royal Marines Reserve Pay Scales
Other units:
Royal Air Force Reserve (RAFR)
The Special Forces Reserve
If you don’t think that the above hold enough of a challenge for you there is always the Special Forces Reserve. Couch potatoes need not apply! If you’re feeling strong, focused and determined enough you can find out more information in the SAS: Special Forces Section.
