Hello guys. I'm living in Vancouver , Canada right now but am planning on moving over to join the Royal Marines. I did the prmc last summer and was succesful but I had to wait like 6 months for a security clearance and I had some personal things that kept me from coming over. Now I am just gonna move there and apply the normal way so I can get in quicker. So basically I just wanted to introduce myself to you all and was wondering if you could help me out with a few of these questions I have about life in the corps.
Of the people passing prmc in recruit training what is the ratio of them who pass out , do any recruits drop out or do they even have the option to give up?
I was also wondering if any of you guys know what the attitude of the Corps is to Faith in God What do Marines think about having faith in God and understanding the Bible?
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Hey there. I'm also looking to join the Royal Marines but i'v not applied to do so as yet. It's cool that the Royal Marines attract so much interest tho!
My information may be a little vague as I am just researching also but according to the books and leaflets from the Royal Marines:
" .... makes every effort to accomodate religious and cultural requirements within the constraints imposed by operations, health and safety and duty of care".
There is also facilities at Lympstone to practise faith (Chaplaincy) and are infact required to attend church services , depending on your faith, on the first and last Sundays of your training and once in the middle.
As for the passing out rate, I believe that the failure rate during training is somewhere in the region of 50-60%!
As for when you are entitled to drop out, the majority of those who do volunarily opt out occurs in the first few weeks and particularly on return from leave. The Royal Marine website states that "opt out period ends on week 20"
Hopefully this has helped but again i'd like to stress that i have, as yet, not experienced life at Lympstone so my information may not be 100% correct. It is only gathered from resources.
However I'm in no doubt that some of the more experienced members on this forum will quickly correct any misleading information!
Good luck mate
My information may be a little vague as I am just researching also but according to the books and leaflets from the Royal Marines:
" .... makes every effort to accomodate religious and cultural requirements within the constraints imposed by operations, health and safety and duty of care".
There is also facilities at Lympstone to practise faith (Chaplaincy) and are infact required to attend church services , depending on your faith, on the first and last Sundays of your training and once in the middle.
As for the passing out rate, I believe that the failure rate during training is somewhere in the region of 50-60%!
As for when you are entitled to drop out, the majority of those who do volunarily opt out occurs in the first few weeks and particularly on return from leave. The Royal Marine website states that "opt out period ends on week 20"
Hopefully this has helped but again i'd like to stress that i have, as yet, not experienced life at Lympstone so my information may not be 100% correct. It is only gathered from resources.
However I'm in no doubt that some of the more experienced members on this forum will quickly correct any misleading information!
Good luck mate
The pass-out rate is fairly low. I've heard about 40% pass-out with their original troop (though i've heard of troops passing without a single original member) and the remaining 60% is due to injury or dropping out. You can drop out after week 4 I think, but are committed to the course after 6 months. I think you have to hand in two weeks notice before you can leave training. So yes, it is tough, but forget the stats and wade through it and pass-out as an original!
As for your second question, I have no idea, having not started training yet. I'd imagine, as per most military establishments, the whole 'macho' atmosphere would probably make it hard to live up to your faith. But not impossible. As a wise chap very recently quoted to me, "What's the worse they can do? Make you pregnant?" Chin up, i'm sure guys will have a secret respect for you even if they take the piss a bit to your face.
As for your second question, I have no idea, having not started training yet. I'd imagine, as per most military establishments, the whole 'macho' atmosphere would probably make it hard to live up to your faith. But not impossible. As a wise chap very recently quoted to me, "What's the worse they can do? Make you pregnant?" Chin up, i'm sure guys will have a secret respect for you even if they take the piss a bit to your face.
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I think religion would not be a problem, all units have chaplains and will cater for the main religions at least, though I've only heard of regular Christian services of assorted types. It only seems the "foreign" religions which can be problematic, as the likes of specialist dietry requirements cannot always be catered for in an operational environment. And besides, I forget who it was that once said "There are no atheists in foxholes" 
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thanks guys
I hope I stay with my troop I don't want to have to go into hunter company but i GUESS YOU GOT TO SUCK IT UP SOMETIMES. Also guys if any of you guys are in Liverpool and are looking for a training partner get a hold of me on my email when I get over there I'm just going to live in the gym eat there sleep there and most importantly train there.
The Royal Marines sure out class the Canadian Forces. I don't want to disrespect the peole in Uniform in Canada but there are some regulations let would just make you laugh. For example they are by law not allowed to make you do any more than 10 pushups and your corporal has to do them with you or else it is against the military human rights. I know I was in the basic training but got the hell out of there now it's time for the real thing.
The Royal Marines sure out class the Canadian Forces. I don't want to disrespect the peole in Uniform in Canada but there are some regulations let would just make you laugh. For example they are by law not allowed to make you do any more than 10 pushups and your corporal has to do them with you or else it is against the military human rights. I know I was in the basic training but got the hell out of there now it's time for the real thing.
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You're going to live in 'Scally Land ?' He He, good luck!yapudan wrote:Also guys if any of you guys are in Liverpool......
Only joking, it's a good city really, just seems to be the butt of everyones jokes about bad perms, big moustaches and car theft. Have you thought about joining the RMR prior to going regular ?
There is a unit in Liverpool that starts intake in September this year (Holding Troop) and a selection sometime in November - When I was in a few years back, 2 lads joined the RMR prior to going regular and left part way through training - One of the lads earned the Commando Medal when he passed out - he put this down to the six months he had with the RMR that gave him a head start.
As for religion, I don't think you'll have any problems with your faith whilst there - As for Liverpool, it has quite a large Catholic following, probably something to do with it being full of Paddy's (Irish)
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Not to sure about that 10 press ups law here, I seem to recall a Corporal telling one PRMC'er to do push ups until he was told to stop during the pay and conditions lecture....when he started whining after a fair few minutes he was put into a pressure position against the wall and once he was done on that made to do "bastards"...all for fun of course
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I take it because he was arsing around/not listening or was the corporal a sadist who enjoyed annoying peoplewesty1984 wrote:Not to sure about that 10 press ups law here, I seem to recall a Corporal telling one PRMC'er to do push ups until he was told to stop during the pay and conditions lecture....when he started whining after a fair few minutes he was put into a pressure position against the wall and once he was done on that made to do "bastards"...all for fun of course
He was practicaly asking for it then. Should have waited to ask a friend or a corporal in the interview. Thou has to think before you speak.westy1984 wrote:I think it went along the lines of...
Potential - "Corporal, I have a question"
Corporal - "Is it a stupid question?"
Potential - "Er, well, it might be yeah" *followed by nervous laughter*
Corporal - "Come step out the front here for a minute then..."
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yapudan:
I too am a Canadian, and am very interested in pursuing an officer's commission in the Royal Marines. How did you get them to waive the 5 yr. residency requirement? I have dual citizenship (through my Mum, her whole family is in Shropshire), but only since I was in my teens.
One last thing, Canucks fan or Leafs fan?
I too am a Canadian, and am very interested in pursuing an officer's commission in the Royal Marines. How did you get them to waive the 5 yr. residency requirement? I have dual citizenship (through my Mum, her whole family is in Shropshire), but only since I was in my teens.
One last thing, Canucks fan or Leafs fan?
Canucks but I like Pat Quinn for his years at the Canucks
definately a Canucks Fan gotta love bertuzzi and Naslund. Since you are a dual citizen you should not have to many problems. Get a hold of someone in a career office for officers. I don't know if that's any help. What about you a leaf or canuck fan or what about the senators. I don't think any of these guys know what teams we are talking about. Be prepared for a very challenging road ahead though if you want to be an officer it's nothing like the Canadian Forces.
