Royal Marines Commando United Kingdom
Job description
The role at a glance
£51,000
Potential earnings as your career progresses
Seven
weeks' paid leave every year
Free
Medical and dental care
£15,600
Earn more than this amount during training
Travel
All around the world
Zero
qualifications needed
What you’ll do
Could you become part of the world’s most elite amphibious force and wear the coveted green beret? It’s not for everybody, that’s for sure. Digging deep to aim high, you’ll stop for nothing. In the most hostile environments, and on the most treacherous terrain. There’s no such thing as an average day in the Royal Marines, and there’s no such thing as an average Commando. You’ll need to be exceptional just like the rest of your team, with the same ethos – and the same state of mind.IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, TALK TO US
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Your role
Play a key role in dealing with manmade, humanitarian and naturally occurring crises. Your missions will be varied, ranging from amphibious assaults and humanitarian aid, to large scale combat operations.
Deploy to where you’re needed most, from the coldest climes and the hottest deserts, to the most hostile jungles and the highest mountains. Whatever challenges you face, you’ll need to adapt to get the job done.
Develop your military skills, before selecting a specialisation to become anything from an Armourer to a Mountain Leader.
Travel the world, protecting your nation’s interests as part of a team renowned for its strength of unity. You’ll form ties – special bonds with your comrades – that will never be broken.
What you’ll get
Skills for life
Qualifications you'll gain
HM Forces Level 2 Apprenticeship including functional skills Maths and English level 1 gained during recruit training
There are various civilian qualifications available dependent upon which specialist qualification a Marine goes on to pursue
Skills you'll develop
First-class leadership, and world-class teamwork
Essential military skills, as well as a specialisation such as abseiling, assault engineering or combat intelligence
Pay and benefits
Salary of more than £15,600 as soon as you start training
Earn over £20,000 after receiving your green beret, potentially rising to over £51,000 as your career progresses
Earn additional pay if you specialise in certain disciplines
Seven weeks of paid holiday every year
Free medical and dental care
Subsidised travel and accommodation
Excellent pension scheme
Adventurous training
Career progression
DAY ONE
Start ROP and then Initial Training, spending 32 weeks at CTCRM, Lympstone
YEAR ONE
Join a Commando Unit as a General Duties Rifleman, typically for two years
FIRST PROMOTION
Pass Corporal’s Leadership Development Course, Tactical Commander Level Two Course and specialist course, becoming a Corporal
SECOND PROMOTION
Pass Sergeant’s Leadership Development Course, Tactical Commander Level One Course and specialist course, becoming a Sergeant
THIRD PROMOTION
Pass Warrant Officer Leadership Development Course, becoming a Warrant Officer Class 2
FOURTH PROMOTION
Pass Final Selection Board, becoming a Warrant Officer Class One
What you'll need
Eligibility
Aged 16 to 32 when you start Basic Training
No qualifications are required for this role
A National of the United Kingdom, a Commonwealth Citizen or Dual National
Minimum height of 145cm
A maximum BMI of 28 (there may be some exceptions to this maximum if your waist measures less than 94cm)
A minimum weight of 65kg or a minimum BMI of 23
The ability to pass the swimming assessment during the Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course
Skills and interests
A true team player, self-discipline
Physical fitness and mental robustness
Positivity in the face of adversity
The ability to cope well under pressure
Starting your career
Joining process
Initial Training
Professional training
Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility and registered your interest, the joining process is as follows:
Submit your application
Pass the Naval Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
Attend formal interview, which is normally conducted using your own device over the Shine video platform
Take medical and eye health tests
Pass the Pre-Joining Fitness Test Plus (PJFT+)
Complete the Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course (CPC)
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