Introduction The short answer is no. Outline Royal Navy and Royal Marine photographers are career managed together as a single branch. The Royal Navy has the only photographer branch. Royal Marine personnel must transfer over to the Royal Navy prior to commencing a photographer career course. Personnel cannot join the Royal Navy as a photographer.… Read More
What are the Pass Rates and Cost to Train for the UK’s Royal Marines and Parachute Regiment?
Introduction This article briefly outlines the pass rates and cost of training personnel in the UK Armed Forces Royal Marines and Parachute Regiment (known as Elite Forces in the UK vernacular, Special Forces include the SAS/SBS). This article outlines: Number of applications; Number entering Phase 1 training; Percentage pass rate for Phase 1/2 training; Average… Read More
Endurance Course
The Joys of the Royal Marines Endurance Course Endurance Course: This comprises of a 4 mile march to the start of the course where timings are started. Located on Woodbury Common, the route is 2.5 miles across country and includes 5 sets of tunnels, one of which is fully submerged. Once the cross country… Read More
Commando Selection & Performance Tests
Research Paper Title Improving the Selection of Candidates for Royal Marine Recruit Training by the Use of a Combination of Performance Tests. Abstract Candidates who wish to undertake Royal Marine recruit training, a physically strenuous course which now extends 32 weeks, must first of all successfully complete a Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) and four psychomotor… Read More
