POC Royal Marines

[misterpurple]

Unlucky Brows

When are you planning on re-applying? Have you thought about going to uni?

This is the sort of thing I think I might be up against. I'm only 18 myself. My strategy will be (when I pass my POC touch wood) to come up with the questions I would ask me if I were the AIB and answer the ones I don't have experience on hypothetically.

So that was the main fact or in the Lt Colonels' words (they're bloody high ranks interviewing you) "We're not saying don't come back, just do so after some more life experience."

I suppose if it were easy, no one would do it.

[gurpreet]

Hey there. I had an interview with my AFCO today and it went really well. (I think he though I was a right dumb-ass at first and I think he liked my reason for joining). He said I could apply for this year's intake of marines and he also understood the problem with my legs and he basically he said if you can't run just don't go.

I also explained that I really dont want to be out of a job for 2008-2009 year so he said if I fail POC this year then there is no problem at all as me joining as an Engineer Officer (which isnt to bad considering you get £12000 golden hello).

At the end of the day I am genuinely 50-50 with Marine/Engineer Officer, perhaps what is required to be a Marine physically is greater than an Engineer but one could argue that 4 year study to be an Engineer is just as valid. I am going for the physical side of things.

I am also applying for Army Combat and I can easily acheive the fitness standard for that.

Come On!!

[davidemmerson]

What did you give your reason as join as? Why was he pleased with the answer?- If you don't mind saying of course!

Nice one, well done, that golden hello sounds pretty good!

David

[gurpreet]

After saying why I want to join the Navy, I also added that I believe in Great Britain and Europe and the liberal values that they stand for and wish to protect these values by fighting in the front line.

[mm1306]

I was told by someone on a naval scholarship to university (who is obliged to serve as an engineering officer on a nuclear submarine) that he would be on a starting salary of £60,000. That sounds suspicious but I don't think he is the kind who is given to bragging and they are short,I don't really know him though. Can anyone tell me if he was talking crap or what?

[Illustrious]

From the Royal Navy site.

"You'll begin your Officer training on an initial salary of £21,000, increasing to over £32,000 after two years."

He's talking out his £21,000 a year ass.

An admiral in the RN earn £67,000 per year.

[Tartan_Terrier]

At the end of the day I am genuinely 50-50 with Marine/Engineer Officer, perhaps what is required to be a Marine physically is greater than an Engineer but one could argue that 4 year study to be an Engineer is just as valid. I am going for the physical side of things.

I am also applying for Army Combat and I can easily acheive the fitness standard for that.

Come On!!

Do you have two simultaneous applications in progress to two different branches of the armed forces?

[alfred_the_great]

From the Royal Navy site.

"You'll begin your Officer training on an initial salary of £21,000, increasing to over £32,000 after two years."

He's talking out his £21,000 a year ass.

An admiral in the RN earn £67,000 per year.

Add in Cat 5 SM pay, double nuclear watchkeeper's pay and you'll be approaching 60k/pa.....

[jacko791]

Having just read through some of the stuff on here I think I've missed my opportunity to join Royal Marines.
I've been considering it for the last year or so but only seriously in the last month.
I'll be 25 this May so I believe I would have to enter this september in order to meet the under 26 age limit. Having read some of the posts on here though it looks like I would have needed to get my app. in before christmas. Is this correct?
I'm going to head to my careers office tomorrow to get some more information but as it looks like I won't be able to do marines officer, what sort of other roles in the forces could I look at that compare. I'm looking for something that will be similarly challenging physically, or at least something close.

[Illustrious]

Jacko, you're in luck. The joining bar has been raised to 33. Basically, provided you begin training before your 33rd birthday you'll be able to join

[faddius]

The age limit for recruit (other ranks) is raised to 33 but for Young Officer you must be younger than 26 by the date of entry (1 Sept) to Lympstone. Unless this rule has changed recently which I doubt unfortunately as I would have been 6 weeks to old and not eligible

[gurpreet]

At the end of the day I am genuinely 50-50 with Marine/Engineer Officer, perhaps what is required to be a Marine physically is greater than an Engineer but one could argue that 4 year study to be an Engineer is just as valid. I am going for the physical side of things.

I am also applying for Army Combat and I can easily acheive the fitness standard for that.

Come On!!

Do you have two simultaneous applications in progress to two different branches of the armed forces?

Yeah I was applying for Parachute Regiment as well. I couldnt go to the POC for Para Regiment because it was way too early (Feb 18-22) which means i can't take a week off uni. The next one is quite late, round June time. Ill probably take the AFCO route now. Even though passing POC for Paras is good, it doesn't necessarily mean one will pas P-Coy after Sandhurst even if you have been sponsored. Plus I would like to join the Army in Jan 2009, as this will give me some time off after 19 years of constant education. But Marines is the ultimate choice.

I am interested to hear people's thoughts on the Parachute Regiment if you have any.

Some of these figures of salary for an Engineering Officer (and submarine pay) does make the job awfully tempting as an Engineer Officer.

[gurpreet]

With all due respect Gurpeet.

I think you should seriously consider which role you want to fulfill. Don't forget that although the Royal Marines wear Commando flashes and the Paras have their wings up they're still the infantry. It looks to me like you're chasing the trophy of the green/maroon beret rather than wanting to be in the infantry for what the job has to offer.
The fact you are considering joining as an Engineering Officer reinforces this, in my opinion.

Look at which job you want to do, not which unit you want to join.

Good Luck.

Im just trying to keep my options open. I will admit that I have an interest in infantry from an early age. I understand what is required of being an Infantry Officer but I guess having a green/maroon beret is a 'want' more than anything else.

I understand your point however, thank you for the feedback.

[Artist]

After saying why I want to join the Navy, I also added that I believe in Great Britain and Europe and the liberal values that they stand for and wish to protect these values by fighting in the front line.

Bet they pissed their sides laughing at that one once you left the room!

Sorry, really really sorry but it made Oie laugh!!!!

Was once tasked with working with the recruitment side of stuff for three months whilst getting back to fitness after coming second during a little bit of aggro in Northern Ireland (Me Boss had a wicked sense of humour!),

In hindsight it was not the best thing they came up with really. My basic Bootneck humour & attitude was not looked on with kindness by the Matelots who I travelled and lived with during that time. In point of fact during the first week (and my last! ) I had a bit of a TIFF with the gobby Chief Petty Officer who was in charge of us other ranks, (I was a Cpl at the time) resulting in me flicking him in the nadgers whilst we were stood at the hotel reception due to his silly attitude towards me having my own cabin.

The poor receptionist asked if she should call an ambulance. To which I replied "Nar leave the FLUB where he is!" (FLUB = Fat Lazy Useless Bastard). Three days later I was back in me unit loafing like a goodun in the Coy Office. Me OC pissed his sides laughing when he read the charge sheet ref my attitude towards the FLUB who fell over in distress. The result of the charges laid against me, CASE DISMISSED!!!

Artist

[harryred]

Have you thought about cross training with cycling or swimming which will not harm your shins?