PRMC - What to expect (probably)

[Dangermouse]

The hardest thing I found about bottem field was that thier was more running than I expected. The press ups, sit ups, squat thrusts, firemans carry, piggyback rides, - all that I expected. But it was a pain in the arse to be sprinting back and forth over 60m and 100m respectively every 90seconds. My best recommendation for when you get down thier is to grab a pair of boots that fit well - mine were a bit too big on me since I wasnt used to the boot sizes system.

Gym test 2 could have been as hard as bottem field, but is only made easier by the fact you know what you are going to do in advance, and you have a relative idea about how long it will take. (although if they say an exercise will last for 3minutes, expect it to last for ten).

And trust the PTis when they tell you to eat LOTS. A few lads cut down on thier food so they ouldnt be sick - bad idea because most people WILL be sick. At least if you eat loads theres a better chance some will remain, and having to do any of the tests on an empty stomach will just act against your morale.

A few of the lads on my course were sick during the march down to bottem field because of the anticipation of waht it involves. I'm guessing peopel will be even more apprehensive if bottem field/assault course is the very first of the tests they have to do. At least if you do the other exercies first, you have a chance to adapt to the pressure.

Remember, bottem field is just the name of the place. The exercises done thier should be treated no differently than those performed during the other tests. Think of botte field as a warm up that goes on for longer than normal. It may be different now, but bottem field was a warm up and a test rolled into one. You wont have time to catch your 'second breath' so its just a matter of putting in 100% Maximum effort and then being consistant throughout the time period - the PTis cant keep you there forever, but they will keep oyu there for longer if you dont give maximum. But its better than giving in and then having to get an early shower.

[eagleeye]

What do the PTI's say about you being sick when your being tested?
Eagle Eye

[Dangermouse]

Tuck your thsirt into your shorts, fold your arms accross your stomach, be sick down your shirt then go outside to avoid getting it on the gym

[eagleeye]

Hahahahaha, I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
But on your PRMC how many lads were sick and i take it, its common?
Eagle Eye

[Artist]

Didn't do a PRMC when I joined the Corps. We did 10 days at Deal in Kent. We got to know the Corp and the Corp got to know us.

However.........You will arrive at CTCRM, your guts will be churning, self doubt will rule as you see just how much fitter the other blokes seem to be compared to you. Don't worry about it!

The Gobby Know all's who have been there and done it all before who talk more than you like are more worried than you because they have already failed! So ignore the Knowalls who talk the talk.

Just keep this in your head:

I've read the speel, done the training as advised by the AFCO bloke I talked to, know I want to be Bootneck, am fit as I can get. And please remember them GOD'S with the Green Lid on their Heads had to do the exact same thing as you are doing!

Positive Mental Attitude................Can't beat it really!

Artist

[Dangermouse]

However.........You will arrive at CTCRM, your guts will be churning, self doubt will rule as you see just how much fitter the other blokes seem to be compared to you. Don't worry about it! Artist

So true. I always remeber the lad who got off the train with me at Lympstone, had a look at the other lads standing outside the gate, then prompty got back on the train and was never seen again.

[Felias]

When I got off the train to hell camp. I felt a little unsure if I wanted to be there!! You get that feeling instantly, when your DL rocks up with lovats and a frown your a little more distort. After a few days in foundation you will be like...........sod this. But if your serious about the corps you will stay on and try a little more.

We had 56 blokes when we started, 19 were left. Lots of the gobby ones go quickly, or if they don't they get put into hunter and like it there. We had a gobby little golem thing, who was writing Royal marines commando on some of his kit, yet he was gash at everything accept pressups. This pissed the training team off and the troop and opted out. I must say, it was a good feeling seeing other people opt out or the troop shrink as the weeks went by primarily because you get more confident as the training picks up. PRMC is just a selection course, determination is probably the most important quality you have. If your pukka fit, that helps a lot especially during end ex PT.

[eagleeye]

Thanks for the advise Artist and Felias really top notch
Eagle Eye

[johnnyValencia]

Sorry but im not totally up to date with slang, what does gash mean? over here where i live gash means girls.