Starting RMR

[TDB]

Hi guys, i am looking to start at the Manchester Detachment of RMR. I have been ringing for a couple of days now without reply and was wondering if it is acceptable to just turn up on a drill night?

Also I applied for this years YO batch and just missed out on a place, has anybody else heard that there might now be direct entry as RMR Officer?

Cheers guys,
Tim

[rc]

Alright mate.

All RMR Mersey are on summer leave at the moment.
The next drill night is on the 5th of September.

Obviously I can't say for sure, but I can't see a problem if you just turn up on the next drill night (I know other members of holding troop have done just that).

Rich.

[TDB]

Summer Leave would explain it! Thankyou Rich for the quick reply, you have just saved me from rushing back to Manchester from Skipton this evening just to go to RMR.

I can't wait to train with royal again, i'm getting withdrawl.

Do i need to take any kit with me?

Cheers,
Tim

[Chemist]

Note book and pen. Phys kit, towel, and something for your feet in the showers.

That's about all I reckon.

[letsrole]

You may want a water bottle, as the gym gets pretty hot and you can just nip over to your bottle rather than going out to get a drink.

Maybe money if your detachement has a bar? Also food for after if you get hungry...

[TDB]

Bar, food, not having to beg colours Berry for water - this sounds a lot more cushy than the regulars!

By the way, i believe a Green Beret is around £20 on ebay at the moment, i saw it earlier and was wondering why would someone choose not to earn it? - but then i saw the blood, sweat and tears and remembered that %99.99 are too weak.

[Chas]

You are unable to obtain an RMR commission direct from civilian life.
You can join the RMR and subject to qualifications and becoming a
competent Mne you may opt for selection to be commissioned.
If you have prior military service at commissioned rank you may
be eligible and this again is subject to your suitability. However if
you have already served in the Corps as an officer you have a very
good chance but again subject to vacancies.
Would be RMR officers used to attend the RMA Sandhurst for their
training. However it may now be at CTCRM. You should check it out
however.
I served as a reservist for 2 years prior to joining proper.
I was commissioned and after service rejoined the reserve as
an officer many moons ago in the days of yore.

[TDB]

Thanks, Chas, i've just got back from holiday and found this:

Officer Training in the Royal Marines Reserve
Officers within the Royal Marines Reserve

Officer applicants within the RMR are required to initially complete RMR Phase 1 Basic Recruit Training. After an assessment of their officer potential is made, applicants are required to appear before a RMR Unit Assessment Board, chaired by their Commanding Officer.

Other RMR Officers are Corps Commissioned 'ranks', men selected from within the ranks of the Royal Marines Reserve. These commissions draw on the experience of suitably qualified young men who have considerable experience to offer the RMR. These men are selected from volunteers who are academically qualified.

Applicants who have previously held regular or reserve commissions in any of the Regular or Reserve Forces may be granted direct commissions at the discretion of the MOD (Navy). All applicants regardless of rank or age are required to pass the Commando Course, unless previously qualified.

RMR Officer Selection

RMR Unit Selection Board
Potential Officers Course (POC)
Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)
Potential Officers must be educationally qualified with at least 5 GCSE's at Ordinary Level (or equivalent) and must include Mathematics and English Language.

Potential Officers Course (POC)

All personnel who wish to undertake Officer Training within the RMR must pass the POC. The POC is a 3-day course held at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). A variety of tests and exercises give the staff there a chance to evaluate applicant's physical ability, mental aptitude and potential for leadership.

Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)

The next step is the AIB, which takes place over 3 days at HMS Sultan, Gosport. The board will assess the applicant's character, potential and suitability for training as an officer by means of written tests and practical leadership tasks, culminating with an interview by the board, which is chaired by a Royal Marines Lieutenant Colonel.

RMR Officer Training

RMR Recruits Phase 1 Course - (Individual Skills Training)
RMR Recruits Phase 2 and Reserve Forces Commando Course - (Tactics Training & Commando Course)
RMR Continuation Training - (Advanced & Commando Skills Training)
RMR Commissioning Course at CTCRM
TA Platoon Tactics Course (PTC)
Note: All applicants regardless of rank or age are required to pass the Commando Course, unless previously qualified. Applicants with previous suitable military service may be selected to begin training with Phase 2 recruits.

RMR Commissioning Course

A two-week course conducted by the Command Wing (CW) at CTCRM. The aim of the course is to introduce Royal Marines Reserve Officers to the qualities necessary to hold commissioned rank.

The Royal Marines are unique within the UK Armed Forces, as no other organisation carries out basic military training, for both officers and men at the same establishment. The fact that both have occasion to see the other during such arduous training, as well as working together during field exercises, creates the basis of a mutual respect.

TA Platoon Tactics Course (PTC)

A two-week course conducted by the Army's Infantry Training Wing (ITW) based at Brecon. It is designed to introduce and practice Reserve Officers in the planning and conduct of Infantry Tactics. This course equips RMR Officers with the basic skills to command a rifle troop of 28 men within an RMR unit.

Looking Ahead

Besides specialisations open to all ranks, Officers can also train as Forward Air Controllers, Landing Craft Officers, CIMIC, Media Operations or Liaison Officers.

Officers are promoted to the rank of Captain after three years as a Lieutenant. Junior Officers then participate in the RMR Officer Career Development Programme (OCD); this programme provides the basis for developing an officer's career as a junior staff officer. Subsequent promotion is by selection from those officers who have attained the required seniority and attended the required UK Staff Officer Courses or an equivalent course at a Foreign Staff College (e.g. USMC at Quantico, Virginia.). Experienced RMR Lieutenant Colonels who have completed further Staff and Command Courses may be selected by the Commandant General Royal Marines (CGRM) to command RMR Units.



I'm hopefully going on a RMR Merseyside training weekend at the end of this week so i'll be able to find out more hopefully.

Tim