I’ve noticed that the general theme here in the comments for those wanting to join the corp are that of worry and doubt. It’s very straight forward, you either want to join the Royal Marines or you don’t. There appears to be a lot of overthinking and individuals trying to overcomplicate things. I would advise against doing any yomps with heavy equipment on. You’re more likely to injure yourself before you even start training. Go for gentle runs and do circuit training. Arrive at lympstone and do the training that’s been tested and programmed in order to build you up. The end goal is more than achievable if it’s what you want. My advise is keep it simple, do not overthink things regarding training and just take each day as it comes.
Joined in 78 as a Junior Marine at 16, we did a 4 weeks introduction , fondly called ‘girls time’ ( not sure you’d get away with that today) which was a God send for me, as I was completely clueless. (Made our training 39 weeks) Spent 12 years in the Corp and 25 in the Police, never stopped thinking of myself as a BootNeck! Great set of videos, makes an old sweat realise the finest traditions of the Corp are in good hands. OARMAARM
Did 12 years, ctcrm is a mind f@@k. You can't prepare for it. But my advice to anyone is to learn to run, and run and run...also do proper clean form pull ups, do 10, then do 10 again and again...nxt, do proper press-ups. I did truck loads every day for months before I joined, then when I got to ctcrm the corps taught me how to do press ups properly until my eyes bled. Mix this up with sit ups, Burpees and squats, then go for another long run as fast as u can. When I was in u did a 3 day course called a PRC, this has now changed judging by the clip, however the tests and requirements are the same and are horrific, when on the prc the instructors and pti's advised not to prep by running in boots or carrying weight. Build ur strength up by doing the above, they train you to get fitter each week. Learn to iron, fold clothes, whilst doing this ask Ur dad to pile into your room and lash Ur bed out the window and then get him to thrash u up and down the nearest hill until 4 in the morning, ensuring he leaves you about 20 mins for a kip before u get up for the day..that's all the prep u need ppl.
@@holmes426 you have to be able to swim prior to getting there. When I went you did a BST or battle swimming test. It may have changed. This included several lengths of the pool in combat trousers and a top. You then had to jump in from a 5 meter board carrying a rifle weighing about 10lbs and webbing weighing about 22lbs, swim half a length then tread water for a couple of mins before taking the rifle off and being able to pass it out of the pool to the instructor on the side. All this might have changed so Google it. But, all you need to do is go swimming once or twice a week before you go to ctcrm. Do breast stroke and front crawl and practice treading water. Good luck.
Hi, wise words in all walks of life we want to achieve things and many times it can get difficult but if you want it enough don't quit because as you have said later on down the line you will regret it. Great advice 👍
Good advice I am currently doing the one u mentioned all above however I have one advice if anyone have a shin splints or knee problem make sure not skip a leg day This helps me a lot Since I started round leg day I m having less shin splints Yes also make sure u buy good shoes and learn how to run with proper form and technique And lastly take vitamins and broth soup
I took 3 nod troops through training and on every one there was a couple of them rapped on day one. To be fair they probably lacked the minerals to be a bootneck anyway.
I would like to join the Royal Marines, im fit but still need to work on these requirements, but im not sure if i should apply now as the application process is long and by the time i hopefully get to the pre assessment centre i should be fit enough to pass the course, or should i wait until im fitter?
Hey brother hope you keeping well. I’m currently in the process of joining the Royal Marines. I’ve submitted everything as far as my application is concerned I’m currently just awaiting my security clearance to be completed and I will be doing my PJFT very soon as well, I’m currently training towards it, I wanted to ask a bit of advice in terms of what type of weight exercises would be beneficial for strengthening those 4 movements, basically alternative exercises to include in my gym and weight training to improve on sit ups, push-ups, burpees and plank, I am working on those movements specifically but I was just wandering if there were any weighted excercises you would suggest doing to improve on those, many thanks and all the best brother. Kind Regards
In the mid 80's we had a lad who didn't do any training as he worked in a timber yard and by his own admission was fit as f**k.. I think he lasted getting off the train at CTCRM..🤣
Thanks for everything mate my main goal is to join I went for it but the only thing I’m actually struggling with is the DAA assessment I don’t suppose you have any suggestions or tips on that kind of area for the Royal Marines?
Irish men have a seriously long martial history. Many earned a living as roving mercenaries in the Middle Ages and I'd say 'soldiering' is in your blood. You've (justifiably) fought us Brits for centuries (it's just a shame our working class soldiers didn't join you and overthrown the ruling elite centuries ago!) Nowadays the RM has loads of Irish lads in it, some things are bigger than politics 😊
Hey mate, if you can get outisde with some weight on your back hiking and keeping pushing past your quiting point, no need for weight just get out of your comfort zone. Helped me a lot but it’s just repetition of various hard tasks. 🙌🏻
Too much over thinking going on. Back in my day there wasn't any mobile phones and about two phone boxes on camp with mile long queues. The only call I ever made was to invite my mother to my pass out. Grow some and just get on with it. It sounds like snowflake city now TBH.
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I’ve noticed that the general theme here in the comments for those wanting to join the corp are that of worry and doubt. It’s very straight forward, you either want to join the Royal Marines or you don’t. There appears to be a lot of overthinking and individuals trying to overcomplicate things. I would advise against doing any yomps with heavy equipment on. You’re more likely to injure yourself before you even start training. Go for gentle runs and do circuit training.
Arrive at lympstone and do the training that’s been tested and programmed in order to build you up. The end goal is more than achievable if it’s what you want.
My advise is keep it simple, do not overthink things regarding training and just take each day as it comes.
That advice helps a lot.
Joined in 78 as a Junior Marine at 16, we did a 4 weeks introduction , fondly called ‘girls time’ ( not sure you’d get away with that today) which was a God send for me, as I was completely clueless. (Made our training 39 weeks) Spent 12 years in the Corp and 25 in the Police, never stopped thinking of myself as a BootNeck! Great set of videos, makes an old sweat realise the finest traditions of the Corp are in good hands. OARMAARM
Hi Andy, what commando were you in?
Did 12 years, ctcrm is a mind f@@k. You can't prepare for it. But my advice to anyone is to learn to run, and run and run...also do proper clean form pull ups, do 10, then do 10 again and again...nxt, do proper press-ups. I did truck loads every day for months before I joined, then when I got to ctcrm the corps taught me how to do press ups properly until my eyes bled. Mix this up with sit ups, Burpees and squats, then go for another long run as fast as u can. When I was in u did a 3 day course called a PRC, this has now changed judging by the clip, however the tests and requirements are the same and are horrific, when on the prc the instructors and pti's advised not to prep by running in boots or carrying weight. Build ur strength up by doing the above, they train you to get fitter each week. Learn to iron, fold clothes, whilst doing this ask Ur dad to pile into your room and lash Ur bed out the window and then get him to thrash u up and down the nearest hill until 4 in the morning, ensuring he leaves you about 20 mins for a kip before u get up for the day..that's all the prep u need ppl.
Hi Mick. Did you learn swimming during the course?? If so, how long and in what style?
@@holmes426 you have to be able to swim prior to getting there. When I went you did a BST or battle swimming test. It may have changed. This included several lengths of the pool in combat trousers and a top. You then had to jump in from a 5 meter board carrying a rifle weighing about 10lbs and webbing weighing about 22lbs, swim half a length then tread water for a couple of mins before taking the rifle off and being able to pass it out of the pool to the instructor on the side. All this might have changed so Google it. But, all you need to do is go swimming once or twice a week before you go to ctcrm. Do breast stroke and front crawl and practice treading water. Good luck.
@@mickreynolds3306 thx so much. You must be still in good condition, aren't you
@@holmes426 no mate, I'm 54 now, just got back from the gym where, frankly, I trained like an old cart horse 😂
@@mickreynolds3306 that's interesting. I'm 53 🤣.
What's your routine at gym?
Hi, wise words in all walks of life we want to achieve things and many times it can get difficult but if you want it enough don't quit because as you have said later on down the line you will regret it. Great advice 👍
Where’s the video on shin splints
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Good advice
I am currently doing the one u mentioned all above however I have one advice if anyone have a shin splints or knee problem make sure not skip a leg day
This helps me a lot
Since I started round leg day I m having less shin splints
Yes also make sure u buy good shoes and learn how to run with proper form and technique
And lastly take vitamins and broth soup
I took 3 nod troops through training and on every one there was a couple of them rapped on day one. To be fair they probably lacked the minerals to be a bootneck anyway.
100% agree! Whey they do the whole application process and then wrap day one week one is beyond me
Cheers for this bro great information
I would like to join the Royal Marines, im fit but still need to work on these requirements, but im not sure if i should apply now as the application process is long and by the time i hopefully get to the pre assessment centre i should be fit enough to pass the course, or should i wait until im fitter?
Class vid mate👍 Put my app in last Friday.
How’s it going?
Hey brother hope you keeping well. I’m currently in the process of joining the Royal Marines. I’ve submitted everything as far as my application is concerned I’m currently just awaiting my security clearance to be completed and I will be doing my PJFT very soon as well, I’m currently training towards it, I wanted to ask a bit of advice in terms of what type of weight exercises would be beneficial for strengthening those 4 movements, basically alternative exercises to include in my gym and weight training to improve on sit ups, push-ups, burpees and plank, I am working on those movements specifically but I was just wandering if there were any weighted excercises you would suggest doing to improve on those, many thanks and all the best brother.
Kind Regards
howd it go?
In the mid 80's we had a lad who didn't do any training as he worked in a timber yard and by his own admission was fit as f**k.. I think he lasted getting off the train at CTCRM..🤣
Haha
thank you for your video
Thanks for everything mate my main goal is to join I went for it but the only thing I’m actually struggling with is the DAA assessment I don’t suppose you have any suggestions or tips on that kind of area for the Royal Marines?
What's the DAA assessment
@@hoshthemosh5701 basically an assessment that tests your general kind of knowledge and ability of problem solving things like thag really
@@tobynorth559 thanks. I just searched it up. So you need to pass this to be able to apply?
@@hoshthemosh5701 yes
@@willrobinson2740- what are you basing that on given that the grade boundaries aren't published?
Sorry... Did you say "thrown in the river at 4am" ??... Right where's that police force application 😅
Haha yes mate that is the reality of training
I'm just worried that i won't get in because of my eyesight, it's currently 6/24 but I'm worried it will get worse and won't let me join
My youngest son has very bad eyesight. Do they accept them if they have Lazer surgery? He is currently 26 years old.
@@marksheehan501 yes mate, must wait 6 months after LASIK though
I just want to ask, is the only way to fail giving up?
It pains me to say it, as an Irishman, but the Royal Marines are hands down the finest fighting men in the world.
Thank you mate appreciate that. 🇮🇪
Irish men have a seriously long martial history. Many earned a living as roving mercenaries in the Middle Ages and I'd say 'soldiering' is in your blood.
You've (justifiably) fought us Brits for centuries (it's just a shame our working class soldiers didn't join you and overthrown the ruling elite centuries ago!)
Nowadays the RM has loads of Irish lads in it, some things are bigger than politics 😊
How can I improve my mental fitness?
Hey mate, if you can get outisde with some weight on your back hiking and keeping pushing past your quiting point, no need for weight just get out of your comfort zone. Helped me a lot but it’s just repetition of various hard tasks. 🙌🏻
Do the 6am shift at a physically demanding job. Then do that for months 😆
@@ryanhumpyy7864 cheers mate I do a lot of hiking and camping already so definitely gonna push myself
Hang on lofty, why have your recruits got cammed out faces and bright white necks and arms??? Give me fifty...
Their first time doing cam and con. We found them all very quickly then taught them why 👍
Too much over thinking going on. Back in my day there wasn't any mobile phones and about two phone boxes on camp with mile long queues. The only call I ever made was to invite my mother to my pass out. Grow some and just get on with it. It sounds like snowflake city now TBH.
You need more trans recruits honey
Hardly
@@patrick9150 Yeah I was being ironic lol
@@TheWtfnonamez lmao