Hayabusa
Fitness is important, goes without saying that one. However there are numourous other things you would be well served in learning.
Map Reading and using a Compass. They will rule a large part of your life in training. So knuckle down and find out all about it. It will put you in very good stead for when you join up. A lot of people join without a clue how to read a Map or use a Compass. So if you join with the knowledge of these two things you will find it so much more easier to Hack it.
Another major requirement is a good sense of humour and the ability to realise when you are getting up peoples noses. Certain people should take note of that also. Whingers tend to get binned ASAP.
You must be a good swimmer. If you can't swim your no good to the Corp. This hardly seems to be mentioned in most posts but is vital as your going to be Floating on the Oggin/Sea a fair bit.
"Per Mare Per Terram" (By Sea, By Land) the Corp Motto.
Lastly, the correct use of the English language is a must. You fail NAMET (The Maths and English test, I'm sorry but I cannot remember what it stands for) and your out. We had a bloke who was taken out of training until he had passed it. He was fit but that counted for nothing. CTCRM and every Royal Marine unit have Naval Officers who are teachers. Royal calls them Schoolies.
One of the things said about the Royal Marines is that they are "The Thinking Mans Soldier" Most of you will have heard the expression "Tell it to the Marines" When it was first used it meant that if you could get a Royal Marine to believe you then it must be true. We aint thick, were just stubborn!
Artist
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Training guide for 15 yr old
In my opinion, Artist is spot-on in his post. Before I go off and give my opinion, i'll just say that i've had no experience with the RM and so i'm just commenting on what I believe will stand you in good stead and my own personal training experiences and conditioning for a career in the Marines.
Firstly, as an overview of weights and power related exercises, I think a lot of people on here are overdoing it. Sure, you'll have huge muscles - but what good are they where you're carrying heavy loads over long distances? Overly large arm and leg muscles will chafe, rub and generally hinder movement - there was a chap on my T.A Foundation training who couldn't stand to attention properly as his biceps were too big! Also remember that you're going to have to fuel those muscles and if you find yourself going hungry for days on end then you're going to suffer more than somebody with less muscle mass and more body fat. The point i'm making in a very round about fashion, is that you'll only benefit from having big muscles in the gym or when your lugging heavy loads short distances. However, the best thing to do is to train your muscles for endurance. If you can train your muscles to store more glycogen, you'll be able to physically exert yourself for a great deal of time. In short, stop worrying about being able to bash out hundreds of press-ups and worry more about being able to run, swim, walk or ski hour after hour. Sorry if i'm preaching to the choir on this one, but everyone seems to be focussing on the short term goal of passing PRMC (running three miles, press-ups, sit-ups, bottom field etc.) rather than the long term goal of completing the full 32 weeks.
Also, start to look at the effects extreme weather has on the body. Hypothermia, hyperthermia etc. I don't think the Marines call off training if it's too wet, cold or hot and you're certainly going to be wet and cold at some point during the 32 weeks - so why not get used to it? Try performing complex tasks with very cold, wet hands - for example, try tieing various knots such as bowlines or fishermans. Get used to roughing it, learn about what you can and can't eat in the outdoors - mushrooms, berrys and other plant or animal life. For example, while theres little point of eating it on its own, wild garlic can really add some flavour to meals. As a Marine you're definately going to have to rough it, so just get out there and learn more about the environment. The more time you spend on the hills or in the woods the easier you're life will be.
Again, as Artist said, get used to being on the sea. British waters are harsh and there are some very strong currents around. Swimming in a nice warm pool and swimming in the channel are completely different and salt-water can ruin equipment very quickly.
I've actually run out of time on this post so quick pointers on things that I was going to include that would probably stand you in good stead:
Condition your feet - get them used to being in boots and walking for miles day after day
Learn to navigate - even if its just the basics, it'll give you an advantage and you'll take in what you're being told more readily.
Learn to look after yourself - Bodily hygiene, shaving, first-aid, blisters, sores, scrapes etc.
Learn to look after your kit - Ironing, Washing, Polishing, Cleaning, packing Bergens etc.
Condition yourself - Walking long distances with weight, dealing with and working in bad conditions, learning your limits and then trying to push them further.
Mental Preparation - Learn to deal with your failures, if you f@#k up, laugh it off, get back up and try again - often enough you can be your own harshest critic. A positive mental attitude is important - we all have our own ways of keeping a positive attitude - personally I am positive through being negative, as a pessimist i'm rarely disappointed. Other things to ponder are things that will keep you going, ways to combat boredom, being able to stay focussed and keep awake.
I might be going over the top here, and it can be argued that the 32 weeks are there to teach and train you for most of the above, but if you're dead set on getting a Green Lid (like me), then why not put 200% into your training instead of focussing just on the phys?
If I can help anyone with anything, PM me and i'll do my best. Sorry if some of that doesn't make much sense, but it's been a bit of a rushed post.
Hope that helps and i've not spouted too much shite.
Andy
Edit: Why not have a bash at doing a Duke of Edinburghs award? You'll learn a lot from it. http://www.theaward.org/
Firstly, as an overview of weights and power related exercises, I think a lot of people on here are overdoing it. Sure, you'll have huge muscles - but what good are they where you're carrying heavy loads over long distances? Overly large arm and leg muscles will chafe, rub and generally hinder movement - there was a chap on my T.A Foundation training who couldn't stand to attention properly as his biceps were too big! Also remember that you're going to have to fuel those muscles and if you find yourself going hungry for days on end then you're going to suffer more than somebody with less muscle mass and more body fat. The point i'm making in a very round about fashion, is that you'll only benefit from having big muscles in the gym or when your lugging heavy loads short distances. However, the best thing to do is to train your muscles for endurance. If you can train your muscles to store more glycogen, you'll be able to physically exert yourself for a great deal of time. In short, stop worrying about being able to bash out hundreds of press-ups and worry more about being able to run, swim, walk or ski hour after hour. Sorry if i'm preaching to the choir on this one, but everyone seems to be focussing on the short term goal of passing PRMC (running three miles, press-ups, sit-ups, bottom field etc.) rather than the long term goal of completing the full 32 weeks.
Also, start to look at the effects extreme weather has on the body. Hypothermia, hyperthermia etc. I don't think the Marines call off training if it's too wet, cold or hot and you're certainly going to be wet and cold at some point during the 32 weeks - so why not get used to it? Try performing complex tasks with very cold, wet hands - for example, try tieing various knots such as bowlines or fishermans. Get used to roughing it, learn about what you can and can't eat in the outdoors - mushrooms, berrys and other plant or animal life. For example, while theres little point of eating it on its own, wild garlic can really add some flavour to meals. As a Marine you're definately going to have to rough it, so just get out there and learn more about the environment. The more time you spend on the hills or in the woods the easier you're life will be.
Again, as Artist said, get used to being on the sea. British waters are harsh and there are some very strong currents around. Swimming in a nice warm pool and swimming in the channel are completely different and salt-water can ruin equipment very quickly.
I've actually run out of time on this post so quick pointers on things that I was going to include that would probably stand you in good stead:
Condition your feet - get them used to being in boots and walking for miles day after day
Learn to navigate - even if its just the basics, it'll give you an advantage and you'll take in what you're being told more readily.
Learn to look after yourself - Bodily hygiene, shaving, first-aid, blisters, sores, scrapes etc.
Learn to look after your kit - Ironing, Washing, Polishing, Cleaning, packing Bergens etc.
Condition yourself - Walking long distances with weight, dealing with and working in bad conditions, learning your limits and then trying to push them further.
Mental Preparation - Learn to deal with your failures, if you f@#k up, laugh it off, get back up and try again - often enough you can be your own harshest critic. A positive mental attitude is important - we all have our own ways of keeping a positive attitude - personally I am positive through being negative, as a pessimist i'm rarely disappointed. Other things to ponder are things that will keep you going, ways to combat boredom, being able to stay focussed and keep awake.
I might be going over the top here, and it can be argued that the 32 weeks are there to teach and train you for most of the above, but if you're dead set on getting a Green Lid (like me), then why not put 200% into your training instead of focussing just on the phys?
If I can help anyone with anything, PM me and i'll do my best. Sorry if some of that doesn't make much sense, but it's been a bit of a rushed post.
Hope that helps and i've not spouted too much shite.
Andy
Edit: Why not have a bash at doing a Duke of Edinburghs award? You'll learn a lot from it. http://www.theaward.org/
If it doesn't hurt it's not worth doing!
Well here you go, took me ages to type it out. I suggest (if you haven't already, get yourself signed into a gym as this is your best bet) Btw this is only intended to be used as a guide and you may wish to adjust it to however you wish, but i do stress that this program was made for me so if you don't find this challenging enough, adjust it. Hope it helps 
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Ref my last concerning NAMET
Naval Maths and English Test.
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The Powers that be use the uncertainty factor to cull the blokes who can't adapt and improvise when faced with changes to the norm. Your Knackered, the exercise has finished, and your stood there with your Troop waiting for the 4 tonners to take you back to Base.
Then. All been changed. "Were Speed Marching back to Base" This for many is the final nail in the coffin and a fair few blokes just wrap their hands in even if they are build along the lines of a Brick Outhouse.
The ones who hack it and pass out are Mne Average. As in average height, average weight and average fitness. Muscle Bosuns tend not to do to well in training.
When I passed out I was a racing snake as were most of my Troop. In later years I like most Bootnecks filled out as I grew older and wiser in the Corps.
Artist
Naval Maths and English Test.
Also
The Powers that be use the uncertainty factor to cull the blokes who can't adapt and improvise when faced with changes to the norm. Your Knackered, the exercise has finished, and your stood there with your Troop waiting for the 4 tonners to take you back to Base.
Then. All been changed. "Were Speed Marching back to Base" This for many is the final nail in the coffin and a fair few blokes just wrap their hands in even if they are build along the lines of a Brick Outhouse.
The ones who hack it and pass out are Mne Average. As in average height, average weight and average fitness. Muscle Bosuns tend not to do to well in training.
When I passed out I was a racing snake as were most of my Troop. In later years I like most Bootnecks filled out as I grew older and wiser in the Corps.
Artist
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I posted on here to help someone so I'll post when I like as often as I like Hayabusa and it doesnt matter how old I am so mind your own business. It not my fault that there are people on here that want to wast other peoples time and just prat around (T T Fresh) and if anything I'm the person that should be telling you not to post to me and I am so stop being a tit for once in your life. The only reason I'm replying is because some people cant seem to drop it so when they do then I will. If you have anything to say then PM me and stop posting your dumb ass shit on here, both of you and the other tits that wanted to get involved.
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