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Training for the Royal Marines Reserve

Basic Training

There are two phases to RMR Basic Training. Phase 1 takes place at your local unit one evening a week along with numerous weekend training exercises in areas such as Dartmoor, Otterburn and Longmoor and two separate courses of two weeks at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines in Devon.

If you pass the Phase 1 training you return to your unit to prepare for the Commando Course. You’ll also have to complete a quarry day to learn rope skills and pass a live firing test to be able to earn that famous Green Beret. You then get to look forward to learning arctic warfare skills in Scotland and Norway!

Trade Training

There are many different specialisations in the RMR including: Parachutist, Swimmer/Canoeist, PT or Drill Instructor, Heavy Weapon Specialist, Small Arms Instructor, Ski Instructor, Cold Weather Warfare Specialist, Assault Engineer, Signaller, Coxswain of a landing craft or assault boat, Driver or Chef.

You can also work towards promotion to Lieutenant Colonel as most RMR Officers are promoted from the ranks. Officers can also train to become Forward Air Controllers, Raiding Squadron Officers or Liaison Officers.

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?

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