Joining the Royal Navy as a member of the Royal Marines requires pushing past your limits, to aim high and stop at nothing. You’ll work go to some of the most unpredictable and dangerous environments the world has to offer – and move seamlessly across land, sea, and air. There’s no such thing as an average day in the Royal Marines. You’ll need to be exceptional just like the rest of your team, with the same ethos – and the same state of mind. Earning the green beret is no easy feat, which is why only a few even try.
Royal Marines Other Ranks
Become part of the world’s most elite amphibious force, operating in some of the most extreme environments around.
- £25,200 - £65,000
- No qualifications
- Royal Marines
- Warfare
- Rating level
My green beret is very special. It shows that I’m part of a team that always gets the job done, whatever the situation, and whatever obstacles are in our way.
Profession details
What you could do
Joining Process
From picking your profession to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as a rating.
Step 1
Submit your application
Once you’ve registered your interest in the Royal Marines Profession, and have satisfied some basic eligibility criteria, you will be sent an online application form.
Step 2
Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
You’ll be tested on: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension.
To prepare, you can practise the DAA.
Step 3
Selection Interview
A formal Selection Interview to assess suitability for the Royal Marines Profession. It will also cover the initial stages of the Security application. This is normally conducted using your own device over the Shine video platform.
Step 4
Fitness Assessment
Conduct the Pre-Joining Fitness Assessment (PJFA) event which will determine your physical preparedness level to increase success at the Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course (RM CPC). It is also an opportunity to meet with the Royal Marines In-Reach team and build on your preparation for Royal Marines training. There is also a fitness App available to assist in your preparation, available on the website.
Step 5
Attend the Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course (RM CPC)
This is a four-day induction to life in the Royal Marines, including assessments of your Fitness ability, Swimming ability and your Medical eligibility, it is a pass or fail course. Train efficiently and keep a positive state of mind, and you’ll stand a good chance of passing.
Step 6
Start training
Once you’ve passed all eligibility criteria, including a Security Check, you’ll be offered a place at Royal Marine Commando Training Centre (CTC) Lympstone to commence your initial training.
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