PRMC - pass!

[LostandFound]

Well, along with quite a few other mfat lads I passed PRMC last week. Was a big group, and a high percentage of us passed I think. Wont write a diary as the others on here are pretty much spot on. My advice on it would be:

1. Dont worry about day 1 (3-miler, gym test 1) as this is the stuff you can train for and as long as you can nail it before you go down, you wont have a problem

2. Coming back on the 3-miler is almost all uphill (though only slightly) so make sure you train that way.

3. Definately do sprint/hill training. It will really help you for bottom field and the determination test.

4. Take plenty of snacks to scoff after each test. I took a load of mini Mars bars and I think they really helped to replenish energy stores.

5. Its been said before, but just NEVER GIVE UP. I was pretty much slowest on the runs for the determination test and the sprints, and it was a bit demoralising watching all the young lads sprinting off, but I just kept on going and my section corporal just told me that thats what they are looking for. Yes, it bloody hurts and feels like it will never end, but it does.

Well done to all the mfat lads, as well as the rest who passed. Will be a few months before I get down there to start RT (need to sell my house) but hope to see you all there soon.

[BOSS]

well done mate

[Pvt Doughnut]

Nice one fella! Congrats

Which lad were you down there? I was Red 13 - Huish.

[LostandFound]

Red-9 mate, think I was opposite you in room 8? (beds nearest the door)

[Pvt Doughnut]

Yeh mate, had a feeling it might be you lol....how is the knee now??

[LostandFound]

It was the top of my calf. Thought it was my knee at first because the pain was quite spread out, but it was my hamstring/calf. Is a lot better now. Not doing any running until the weekend though to give it a good rest.

[johnnyValencia]

Well done on passing! What were your scores? Are the guys in lympstone anything like the Drill Instructers of the US Marines like full metal jacket? lol
Once again top man for passing.

[Pvt Doughnut]

It was the top of my calf. Thought it was my knee at first because the pain was quite spread out, but it was my hamstring/calf. Is a lot better now. Not doing any running until the weekend though to give it a good rest.

Glad to hear its sorting itself mate. Take it easy fella

[ali_hire]

Are the guys in lympstone anything like the Drill Instructers of the US Marines like full metal jacket?

No, they are nothing like the DI's of the USMC. It's a totally different mindset.

They won't get right in your face and they generally don't shout directly at you unless you give them good reason.

When I was down there the RSM told us that the Marines don't do shouting in your face like you might get in the Army. They expect you to react to commands without having to be screamed at to make it stick.

[LostandFound]

Well done on passing! What were your scores? Are the guys in lympstone anything like the Drill Instructers of the US Marines like full metal jacket? lol
Once again top man for passing.

To be honest mate, don't know what my scores were. I think around about this:
V02: 10.8
Pressups: 50
Situps: 80
Pullups: 5
3-miler: ?

It was awful because when I lay down to count my partners pressups, when I got up I had a totally dead arm - I was sh*tting myself. Was shaking my arm all over the place to try and get some blood back into it before it was my turn for pressups. Luckily it didn't affect me too badly for them, but I struggled on the pullups where I can normally get 10 quite easily.

No, they are nothing like the DI's of the USMC. It's a totally different mindset.

They won't get right in your face and they generally don't shout directly at you unless you give them good reason.

When I was down there the RSM told us that the Marines don't do shouting in your face like you might get in the Army. They expect you to react to commands without having to be screamed at to make it stick.

Thats spot on. They put more responsibility on you to do things when asked. If you dont do it right when theyve shown you, then yes you get a good bit of verbal, but usually they dont have to tell you twice.