Ok, i got some questions for you -
I'm gonna apply to join the Royal Marines Reserve in a few weeks (1st may is the oriantation visit). Does anybody know anything about the RMR Selection and/or training (mainly selection), is it as tough as the regular PRMC, does it follow the same agenda - like a 3 mile run in 22 and a half mins, etc? what about training - is that the same - is it as hard and does it cover the same stuff to the same standard?
Also, do the Regular corps respect the RMR (not like the army and the TA,the pongos are always giving the TA a hard time - and this gives the TA a bad reputation).
Thanks for any help,
Jason Z
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Hi there,
I just attempted (and failed!) the PRMC for the RMR. I have read the diary for the PRMC earlier in the meesage board, and it's pretty close. The only main differences are that it's crammed into 2 days instead of 3, so it's more compact.
The tests are the same however, except that instead of the assault course, we got a huge beasting. Follow the advice from the earlier messages and you won't be far wrong. Just a little hint about the PRMC for the RMR though, you may want to try training with a little sleep deprevation... We didn't quite get the same amount of sleep as what was quoted earlier
I must say that it was a very tough and rewarding experience.
GOOD LUCK.
P.S. They did allow me to try again at the next PRMC (approx 6 months).
I just attempted (and failed!) the PRMC for the RMR. I have read the diary for the PRMC earlier in the meesage board, and it's pretty close. The only main differences are that it's crammed into 2 days instead of 3, so it's more compact.
The tests are the same however, except that instead of the assault course, we got a huge beasting. Follow the advice from the earlier messages and you won't be far wrong. Just a little hint about the PRMC for the RMR though, you may want to try training with a little sleep deprevation... We didn't quite get the same amount of sleep as what was quoted earlier
I must say that it was a very tough and rewarding experience.
GOOD LUCK.
P.S. They did allow me to try again at the next PRMC (approx 6 months).
Jonboy
Take a look at the HMS Cambria Location Map
Then click on the train station link below the map, it's only about 1.2 miles from the unit from what the map says - I used to walk a simliar distance from Birkenhead Park station to RMR Mersey many moons ago.
Top tip if you join up though, keep all you kit concealed when walking to the unit from the station i.e. Wooley Pulley, Shirt, Denims etc are kept on a coat hanger and covered with one of those plastic suit carriers, Combat boots are wrapped in a towel (to keep them nice and clean after you have polished them!) and stowed in away in a black grip (or a sports bag) - Your webbing is usually kept in your locker at the unit.
Good luck fella!
Take a look at the HMS Cambria Location Map
Then click on the train station link below the map, it's only about 1.2 miles from the unit from what the map says - I used to walk a simliar distance from Birkenhead Park station to RMR Mersey many moons ago.
Top tip if you join up though, keep all you kit concealed when walking to the unit from the station i.e. Wooley Pulley, Shirt, Denims etc are kept on a coat hanger and covered with one of those plastic suit carriers, Combat boots are wrapped in a towel (to keep them nice and clean after you have polished them!) and stowed in away in a black grip (or a sports bag) - Your webbing is usually kept in your locker at the unit.
Good luck fella!
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Alright lads,
fair bit of interest in the old RMR lately on this site.
Tests are
Press ups
Sit-ups
Chin-ups
Bleep test
All to same standard as regulars
Then a wee bit of circuits but you just put in effort and you'll be fine.
Next day usually starts about 6. Swim test (
2 whole lengths!) Then its 1.5 mile in group in 15 mins, then 1.5 in your own time (under 11:30).
Then you do get a beasting - tend to be where people quit.
Its good stuff and there's more posts on it in this forum, try using the search facility.
Any questions IM me,
Kev
fair bit of interest in the old RMR lately on this site.
Tests are
Press ups
Sit-ups
Chin-ups
Bleep test
All to same standard as regulars
Then a wee bit of circuits but you just put in effort and you'll be fine.
Next day usually starts about 6. Swim test (
2 whole lengths!) Then its 1.5 mile in group in 15 mins, then 1.5 in your own time (under 11:30).Then you do get a beasting - tend to be where people quit.
Its good stuff and there's more posts on it in this forum, try using the search facility.
Any questions IM me,
Kev
Seeing interest has grown for RMR information.
Stueyhill can you obtain any latest RMR information on units and pre training etc, we can then put a page together.
I have heard there's a new training schedule out, if anyone could pop one into the post for us this would be appreciated.
Or i will make some enquiries.
Stueyhill can you obtain any latest RMR information on units and pre training etc, we can then put a page together.
I have heard there's a new training schedule out, if anyone could pop one into the post for us this would be appreciated.
Or i will make some enquiries.
I did 200m carry when I joined in 2000.
In fact with 25m to go and storming away the button on my combats broke and i was left on floor with trousers around ankles
Thankfully i had shorts on.
( I left and re-joined)
I didn't do it when I re-joined in Sept 2002. Instead we did a whole lot of running up hills which suited me fine as I live in the sticks and always do hill training anyway.
RM have a high opinion of RMR as we do same commando tests etc. As one PTI put it - " you get a bit of stick at the start but once you complete a 12 mile speedmarch when some of the regulars are dropping out you get all the respect in the world"
Most of the time Regulars dont realise their oppo is a reservist - We had people on Full time reserve service with 42 Commando and they thought the lads were from 45 not RMR.
Jay- I have the new guide somewhere, its same as the old one but in new fancy display. The fitness guide changed though.
http://www.royalmarinesreserve.org/
http://www.royal-marines.mod.uk/static/pages/2808.html is the page on RN site.
Sadly the interest is at a bad time - RMR Scotland has recently cut down from 2 recruit intakes a year to only one. Are other units following suit?
Hope not as it raises a lot of problems. Especially if you get injured at the wrong time
That'll be another big post then
Kev
In fact with 25m to go and storming away the button on my combats broke and i was left on floor with trousers around ankles
Thankfully i had shorts on.
( I left and re-joined)
I didn't do it when I re-joined in Sept 2002. Instead we did a whole lot of running up hills which suited me fine as I live in the sticks and always do hill training anyway.
RM have a high opinion of RMR as we do same commando tests etc. As one PTI put it - " you get a bit of stick at the start but once you complete a 12 mile speedmarch when some of the regulars are dropping out you get all the respect in the world"
Most of the time Regulars dont realise their oppo is a reservist - We had people on Full time reserve service with 42 Commando and they thought the lads were from 45 not RMR.
Jay- I have the new guide somewhere, its same as the old one but in new fancy display. The fitness guide changed though.
http://www.royalmarinesreserve.org/
http://www.royal-marines.mod.uk/static/pages/2808.html is the page on RN site.
Sadly the interest is at a bad time - RMR Scotland has recently cut down from 2 recruit intakes a year to only one. Are other units following suit?
Hope not as it raises a lot of problems. Especially if you get injured at the wrong time
That'll be another big post then
Kev
Kev, same at RMR Mersey in fact I think it's changed country wide. I always found it a bit reassuring having Phase II guys around when I was in Phase I and the role reversed when I was in Phase II.
You learn a lot fom the guys ahead of you, now it's just one troop per year. My troop was particularly strong, 12 passed out, other troops have had only a couple complete training.
I remember ones of our guys having a stern word with a regular nod after he slated the RMR when on Phase I at CTC, something along the lines of...
"You try and hold down a 40 hour a week job, raise two kids, keep the wife happy, train religiously and give up weekends and holiday time to earn a Green Beret.... your life in comparison is a piece of piss"
The guy shut his hole after that
You learn a lot fom the guys ahead of you, now it's just one troop per year. My troop was particularly strong, 12 passed out, other troops have had only a couple complete training.
I remember ones of our guys having a stern word with a regular nod after he slated the RMR when on Phase I at CTC, something along the lines of...
"You try and hold down a 40 hour a week job, raise two kids, keep the wife happy, train religiously and give up weekends and holiday time to earn a Green Beret.... your life in comparison is a piece of piss"
The guy shut his hole after that
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It can be complete beast of a course to attempt.
I tried it when 17 and just starting uni. Stupidly I also kept a weekend job going as well so I had around 3 days off in as many months.
Unsuprisingly I wasn't up to scratch and I rapped. (should it be spelt wrapped? wrapt? )
Rejoined once i got my life in order and trained really hard only to get long term injury.Passed Confirmation weekend but now waiting 6 months to start phase 1A again (its now phase1A, phase1B and Phase 2 instead of 1,2,3).
Having the intake once every 6 months would appear to be a bad idea but maybe I've too many personal issues with it to be a fair judge.
Lads in the phase above me are all idiots, each and every one of them, particularly that Calum lad who doesn't even have the decency to have two l's in his name!
Just kidding, they help a lot and its good just to have someone to ask advice.
Lads in the corps do seem to recognise how hard it is doing training in own time etc. Its also mentally hard to give up nice warm bed and bit of fluff at the weekend for 2 hours sleep and wet and dry routine. Particularly when your mates are spending all their money on brandy and chips.
Ideally for students etc (most of the recruits are now students who don't want to waste time with OTC or the navy equivalent)
We would do Phase1A weekends and weeknights, 1/2 weeks test down at CTC then come back up, maybe do a few more weekends - concentrating on skills and knowledge.
Then go and do all arms course in the summer.
All arms is 8 weeks ( or is it 10? can someone confirm please?) So would fit in no problem. I think this would keep the standard up to the same high level and increase the pass rate while also giving recuits the chance to see what it would be like full time. I know All Arms requires a decent knowledge before hand but Phase1A is roughly similar to what Navy etc would know about fieldcraft.
Probably cost too much though.
I tried it when 17 and just starting uni. Stupidly I also kept a weekend job going as well so I had around 3 days off in as many months.
Unsuprisingly I wasn't up to scratch and I rapped. (should it be spelt wrapped? wrapt? )
Rejoined once i got my life in order and trained really hard only to get long term injury.Passed Confirmation weekend but now waiting 6 months to start phase 1A again (its now phase1A, phase1B and Phase 2 instead of 1,2,3).
Having the intake once every 6 months would appear to be a bad idea but maybe I've too many personal issues with it to be a fair judge.
Lads in the phase above me are all idiots, each and every one of them, particularly that Calum lad who doesn't even have the decency to have two l's in his name!
Just kidding, they help a lot and its good just to have someone to ask advice.
Lads in the corps do seem to recognise how hard it is doing training in own time etc. Its also mentally hard to give up nice warm bed and bit of fluff at the weekend for 2 hours sleep and wet and dry routine. Particularly when your mates are spending all their money on brandy and chips.
Ideally for students etc (most of the recruits are now students who don't want to waste time with OTC or the navy equivalent)
We would do Phase1A weekends and weeknights, 1/2 weeks test down at CTC then come back up, maybe do a few more weekends - concentrating on skills and knowledge.
Then go and do all arms course in the summer.
All arms is 8 weeks ( or is it 10? can someone confirm please?) So would fit in no problem. I think this would keep the standard up to the same high level and increase the pass rate while also giving recuits the chance to see what it would be like full time. I know All Arms requires a decent knowledge before hand but Phase1A is roughly similar to what Navy etc would know about fieldcraft.
Probably cost too much though.
Wet and Dry is the worlds fastest 'sad-on' creator and motivation destroyer, I remember doing it in Phase I at CTC and a certain Sgt. Elliot made us walk through Peters Pool in full kit at 6pm just before getting back to our harbour area.
Really sorts out the bloke from the boys, there can't be many blokes who revel in getting get out of their lovely dry gear to get into p*ss wet gear to go on Sentry
Handy thing for us though was we were in the middle of a heatwave, so by about 12pm the next day we were bone dry Sorted!
The lovely heat played havoc with staying awake though, I can still picture Cpl. Kennedy as clear as a bell going into a Nods webbing and removing his water bottle whilst he snoozed away in the middle of one of his lectures - How we all laughed as the Nod coughed and spluttered as he was soaked all over again..... that was just the beginning of his troubles
Really sorts out the bloke from the boys, there can't be many blokes who revel in getting get out of their lovely dry gear to get into p*ss wet gear to go on Sentry
Handy thing for us though was we were in the middle of a heatwave, so by about 12pm the next day we were bone dry
Sorted!The lovely heat played havoc with staying awake though, I can still picture Cpl. Kennedy as clear as a bell going into a Nods webbing and removing his water bottle whilst he snoozed away in the middle of one of his lectures - How we all laughed as the Nod coughed and spluttered as he was soaked all over again..... that was just the beginning of his troubles
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