Age

[ofens]

Thanks for all the input guys.
Some of those responses were really encouraging.
Training continues...

[gjd1986]

Physical age is just a number in my opinion and doesn't matter in the slightest, what matters is whats between the ears, being 18 or 28.

[chak]

im 19 and passed my prmc, there was another guy who passed who was 31 (really top bloke) and another guy who was 16. at the end of the day you all have to pass the same tests so it doesnt really matter

[Kentaganus]

I feel alot happier after reading this, i thought the Royal marines wanted people who came straight from school or college be it seems they want people in their early 20s which gives me plenty of time to train

[Artist]

Met a lad this last weekend who is just back from the Gan where he served with 42. He joined at 28 or 29 years of age and has been in about two years. I asked him about how he found training at such an age and his reply was along the lines that age just went out of the window once he was in training with the rest of his troop.

When I was taking blokes though the AACC 20 odd years ago we had guys sometimes in their late thirties or early forties doing the course. All were senior Army officers, Majors and above. Most passed, not with flying colours but with sheer grit and determination on their part as to them it was a matter of honour.

It all boils down to just how much you want it really in all honesty. I've seen really fit lads of 16 crack up during training, ditto blokes in their twenties. It's what in your head that matters as far as I'm concerned not whats on your birth certificate when it comes to earning the Green Lid.

Artist

[Chas]

Good post Artist
Oldies maturity grit and determination to succeed.
Young -uns the same but look and learn to compensate
for youth. Team work at all times and get a 'Good Oppo'
and never let your oppo down.You can guarantee at some
time to get wet, miserable, cold, tired and physically exhausted.
Then dig in to that inner reserve and discuss it with your oppo.
He is there for you and vice versa.

[Jimbob1664]

I know this is an old thread, but is there an age limit on some specialisations?

[Skanza]

What are the views on younger people joining like after school etc. (18-19) ?

Regards

[803troop]

"Hi, anyone experienced any problems joining near the upper age limit?
I'm 28, already fit and strong but working hard in preparation."

The oldest guy in my trop was 32. Fell b the waside though - After a lot of the younger lads.

Baz

[chrispegg]

hi guys follwoing up on Skanza's post what do you all think about people trying to join at the age of 18? cheers

[jamiet88]

im only 19 but i've had many different jobs since leaving school, i like to think this has helped me to mature. but i was wondering if there are many lads my age that get through RT?

[Dangermouse]

hi guys follwoing up on Skanza's post what do you all think about people trying to join at the age of 18? cheers

not a Marine, but I can't see the problem as long as you ae fit enough and switched on in the head. There were a couple of 16 year olds on my first PRMC, one of whom had only just been kicked out of school. The lads on my first PRMC were quite young though - I think the oldest was probably only 25 or 26. Some of the people I go to uni with are in thier mid-20s but still act like 16 year olds so can't see the problem.

[Jimbob1664]

Does anyone know if there is an age restriction on any of the specialiasations?