Prior to 01 April 2011 the minimum weight standard for the Royal Marines attending the Potential Royal Marines Course (PRMC) was 60 kilogrammes (kg), after this date it was raised to 65 kg. The minimum weight of 65 kg upon entry is regardless of height, which continues to be 1.51cm. However, individuals still need to… Read More
Over the period 01 April 2009 to 31 March 2016, there were a total of 21 Royal Marines personnel who attended the selection board for Foreman of Signals training. Of these, 12 were selected for training, with 8 passing the course first time, and 4 passing on their second attempt. Reference FOI 2017/02830 dated 22… Read More
In 2015, the Royal Marines had three Mountain Leader (ML) courses on offer: Mountain Leader Class 3 (ML3). Mountain Leader Class 2 (ML2). Mountain Leader Officer (MLO). All ranks (both officers and Marines) attend the same selection course, with the average pass rate across all three courses being 67% between 2008 and 2014. The average… Read More
Hasler Company, located at HMS Drake in Plymouth, was established in 2009. It is part of the Naval Service Recovery Pathway that deals specifically with complex, ill, and long-term injured Service personnel from across the British forces. There are approximately 85 staff within Hasler Company who are mainly Royal Marines, with a some personnel from… Read More
Research Paper Title Meningoencephalitis in a Royal Marine after skinning reindeer in Norway. Abstract Meningoencephalitis presenting in service personnel overseas may present a diagnostic challenge due to the broad range of potential differential diagnosis as well as the requirement for rapid assessment and treatment. A 25-year-old Royal Marine was evacuated to the Royal Centre for… Read More
Royal Marines Collective Group Values Excellence. Integrity. Self-discipline. Humility. Courage. Determination. Unselfishness. Cheerfulness. Individual Commando Spirit The four elements of Commando Spirit; Courage, Determination, Unselfishness, and Cheerfulness in the face of adversity, are well-known to all recruits by the time they complete Commando training. It is these constituents of the ‘Commando Spirit’ that make each… Read More
Many people outside of the military have little understanding of the process of military training, especially basic training. Sleep deprivation and trauma-based training is not employed as a tool for either the Royal Navy or the Royal Marines, as discussed below: Royal Navy (RN) Initial Training: Trainees, both officers and other ranks, may experience a lack… Read More
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