In simple terms Engage Brain before hitting keyboard that way you will not get flak from various members be they serving, served or wanting to serve. OK?

Artist
Bit harsh but it gets the message across.

The next time I'll put roses and cute ickle puppy dogs all over the post then shall I ...

Artist wrote:In simple terms Engage Brain before hitting keyboard that way you will not get flak from various members be they serving, served or wanting to serve. OK?

Artist

Bit harsh but it gets the message across.

Probably not. You should go and have an eye test and they will obviously be able to tell you how good your vision is. That might give you some idea what you think you could do. Whether the forces would think so i honestly dont know. Best to go to the AFCO, thats what they're there for mate ...

Sorry if i sounded rude when i said make your own thread. And Wholley which SF were you?

Mate, i think you're better off taking that and any other questions similar to a PM level now.

This entire thread was f'kin wierd, just an assortment of randomness. Nice.

All the best everyone. 8)
I did PM ...

AJtothemax wrote:When you have your eye test you'll soon find out when you talk to your AFCO about it. They're the best people to advise you about that sort of thing as they know what would be required.

Is there anywhere else i can go to find out more about this besides the AFCO?

bit of a late reply but you can wear contacts, you will get issued pussers glasses for the field though as putting in lenses in the filed can infect your eyes (and is a general pain in the arse).
Do glasses/contacts restrict you from any jobs in the marines and are there requirements? Like dioptre ...

Sorry if i sounded rude when i said make your own thread. And Wholley which SF were you?

Will no one answer my question? This is after all my theard.

I heard that if you fail selection for swimmer canoeist once you can try again. If you fail again do you have to wait a period of time (like a year or two) or can you never try again?

Well i looked on the Royal Marines site and this is the closest office to me.

http://www.careers.royalnavy.mod.uk/fin ... london.php

I also remember reading somewhere that if you want to try out for specialist training you have to talk to your CO (Commanding Officer).

I have a few questions users won't mind answering.

1) Do you have to go to the same armed forces office that other people use to apply for the paras & regular army, or do the marines have their on specific office.

2) Should i pass since i'm reasonably fit how can i go onto specialist training ...