Commando
Step 1 Careers Advisors
Our Careers Advisors will be able to answer your initial questions about a career in the Royal Marines. You can contact them online or you call 0845 600 1444
Step 2 Visit an AFCO
Our Careers Advisors will arrange an appointment for you at one of our Armed Forces Careers Offices. Here you can talk informally about career options.
Step 3 Aptitude Test
This is a quick gauge of how strong your numerate and reasoning skills are - this only takes a few minutes.
Step 4 Interview and Medical Check
You get to talk to a serving Royal Marine and be asked to take a quick medical check.
Step 5 Pre-joining Fitness Test
Two consecutive 1.5 mile runs in under 12 min 30 sec, then in under 10 min 30 sec with a 2 degree incline - you can do it at your local fitness centre.
Step 6 Potential Royal Marines Course
A 3 day course at Lympstone to test you physically and mentally.