Duration
14 weeks
Frequency
2 course per year
Location
10 Training Squadron, Royal Marines Tamar, HMNB Devonport, PLYMOUTH
IELTS
6
Aims
To train an LC2 to achieve the objectives stated below and to develop an understanding of amphibious assault operations.
Course Details
To train an LC2 to:
- Navigation-Assault Navigation technique
- Coxswain and Command a LCU (10)
- Beach reconnaissance be able to produce a Class 2 beach survey report and interpret the data implications
- Operate as a Goat Group Commander and Boat Group Sergeant
- Control that part of an Amphibious Beach Unit (ABU) relating to reception and withdrawal of landing craft
- Final exercise participation – A final consolidation exercise assessing practical application of all skills learned including the ability to act as Boat Group
- Commander and Boat Group Sergeant of a range of landing craft in various tactical operations by day and night, in all weather conditions including reconnaissance, operations, troop insertion plus vehicle insertion
- To be an instructor in the above
Requirements
- Pass LC1 entrance examination, based on LC2 course material
- Must be a Sergeant or senior Corporal. Must have passed the Landing Craft 2 (LC2) course, passed the above examination and be Suitably Qualified and Experienced (SQEP)
- IRPCS - International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea knowledge must be at LC2 standard and will be tested in week 1
- Pass Basic Swim Test
- Pass Royal Marines Fitness Test (RMFT)
- Navigational and practical theory examination
Eyesight and hearding standards can be found here: Entry Standards
Exams and Qualifications Gained
Progress tests in weeks 2, 4, 5, 8 and 10 final written and practical examinations, these cover:
- General exam (all subjects taught)
- Signals
- Rule of the Road
- Pilotage
- A final consolidation exercise
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (practical examination)
- Navigational theory and practical examination
- Craft handling and command of Landing Craft Unit (LCU)
- Boat Group Command and Boat Group Sergeant skills assessed during final exercise