paras vs marines

[eleven]

hello just wanted to ask about the paras and the marines i have my interview and barp test at the end of the month for the army,been also thinking about joining the marines am not 100% sure what to do yet,so thought a would ask on here about the para and the marines about the pros and cons of each any help would be great.

[Tab]

The Para's wear a red beret the Marines a green one. Also the Para's are army and the Marines Navy. They are both very well trained and motivated as you will sweat blood to get into either, and even then they may not let you in

[eleven]

thanks for the reply i no all the basic stuff about the paras and the marine,i was just wanting some info on what its like after all the training i have been told both are quit similer.

[JunkBox]

You say that your not 100% sure about what you want to do yet mate. I know for a fact that if you want to join either then you need to want it 100% to get through it.

I'm sure though that once you have informal chats, interviews etc and you find out more information it will become clear which one (if any) you want to join.

Best of luck to ye though matey!

Also
http://www.army.mod.uk/training_educati ... 14053.aspx
shows you what training the Para's go through.

and
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarine ... ng-course/
is the Marines

[eleven]

thanks for the links m8,ive had a chat about the paras and its deffo somthing am really interested.
the marines wont talk to me till my court case next month is over and its only for being on the phone while driving witch i think is a bit rubbish,so i should no more after i talk to the marines but chances are i think i will go into the paras as i think its better for me.

[gunner75]

motivation, discipline, aggression, not to mention supreme physical fitness. These are qualities instilled from day one in both units so once you pass out you have that sense of belonging to an 'elite' membership, which was earned with blood, snot, sweat and tears - which not many people can lay claim to.

[Wholley]

Text spk is not considered an attribute.Spell correctly here or see your posts go away.I'm getting sick of telling kids that this site is not your Nokia.
Guns you forgot"Attention to Detail"

[Richard]

If i got a pound for every time ive heard this.. You need to be 100% and commited, if you dont no what you want to join, do some research. A lad in our platoon mentioned he wanted to join the Marines but went for paras because he failed his psychometric test, he was gone on day 2..
Personnaly i would go for Paras, i did my research on them both and made the right choice..

Rick.

[Chris46]

You mentioned they won't speak to you until after your court date, see if you get a fine of any amount in court, they won't speak to you for 5 years, its complete rubbish. I got fined for being drunk and having my car keys on me and was basically told to fack aff by the Navy, escorted off the premises wen they found out about it. Stupid thing was that they had brought me up for my initial RT, then called me out of the room and told me to bring my stuff. So got in touch with Army straight away, rules are waaaay different and as soon as they knew the fine was paid I was clear to join.