this was posted on the OnceAMarine forum discussing the same topic and I thought it might be worth pasting it here as it got me thinking... -------- The lad wearing the turban is obviously a Sikh. As has been pointed out there may be some practical problems with it but I am sure the Corps has the wi...

Jnr training was 9 months 3 months at Deal and 6 months at CTCRM - I was just 16 and 2 weeks old 7 stone 13 and a mear 5foot 1 and a half inch... when I started training I was 5foot 10 inches 8 and a half stone when I passed out 9 months later and it is written in my green book to boot...

Sorry to revive this topic and I guess most of us already know that the RMA under Paddy Dunn have set up their own web site for members and potential members at:

www.rma.org.uk
or
www.royalmarinesassociation.co.uk if you prefer...

Hi Guy's try this site which is the Central RMA...

www.rma.org.uk

Historically the reunion has been every 2 years - I will contact those in the glass office at SCTW or whatever it is called these days. and report back. Honest

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On the other hand... Wait till you leave your Civvie job for another and you will see how much the Corps did care. 2 months holiday before you start your new job (Paid) EVT courses all expences paid, they even gave you DTE's and now a daily allowance. free medical & Dental, free perscriptions, ...

On the other hand... Wait till you leave your Civvie job for another and you will see how much the Corps did care. 2 months holiday before you start your new job (Paid) EVT courses all expences paid, they even gave you DTE's and now a daily allowance. free medical & Dental, free perscriptions, ...

No one is knocking any other regiment or arm as each play a vital role in any military operation in both peace and conflict, my partner a former WREN played an important role @ PJHQ Northwood during Gulf 1 (as it is now referenced) The call is simply why would the Royal Marines benifit from becoming...

No one is knocking any other regiment or arm as each play a vital role in any military operation in both peace and conflict, my partner a former WREN played an important role @ PJHQ Northwood during Gulf 1 (as it is now referenced) The call is simply why would the Royal Marines benifit from becoming...

It seems like they will just welcome them open armed the only catch is they will have to have their names emblazened on their left brest on all uniforms except the Ginger Suit that is...

It seems like they will just welcome them open armed the only catch is they will have to have their names emblazened on their left brest on all uniforms except the Ginger Suit that is...

Andy it would seem that the Army are trying to reclaim hitory or grab themselves some...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jh ... ortal.html

Andy it would seem that the Army are trying to reclaim hitory or grab themselves some...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jh ... ortal.html

It looks like tha Army have finally admitted the Royal Marines are the Top Soldiers of UK forces...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jh ... ortal.html

It looks like tha Army have finally admitted the Royal Marines are the Top Soldiers of UK forces...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jh ... ortal.html