Royal Marines Reserves - Everything You Need To Know

[@davediamond9842]

Hi come across this video. I received my Green Lid in 1988 Dundee Detachment Reservist. I was 18 years old. I did 1 years training before going to CTC. My job at the time was an apprentice Painter and Decorator. We we very lucky having ex full time Marines from 45 going into civvy street and joining us reserves. RMR Dundee was part of HMS Camperdown in the centre of Dundee right next to the river Tay. So water sports was easy access. Hard training but I loved it. Unfortunately arthritis stopped my career back then.

[@jacob19548]

Hi mate, I think you may have answered it in the video but I was just wondering once they change training back to being part time how long it would take to complete? And also during the training if it would be every weekend you'd need to attend or would there be some weekends off? Thanks for your help, keep up the good work mate.

[@TheDude-m2n]

From RROP to pass out, it’s 15 months

[@Bonk-A-Lonk]

As a reserve whats the deal with shaved faced and head in training ?

[@TheDude-m2n]

It’s just shaved face unless medical grounds or religious. Hair needs to be standard issue but it doesn’t need to be a buzz cut

[@dylancross6305]

Once in the reserves can you get posted on ship with 42 and if so how likely is it you can get that posting & is part time training likely to come back soon, thanks

[@Eleven132]

Thanks for sharing. Really good. I think if you want to serve and want a combat role, do it in reserves. Why go full time and all you do is train, train and train. Not really a job, just training for when/if sh-t goes to f-ck. Personally find it odd why one would do such a role full time. Look how the Swiss do it. The community gets together to support both a persons civilian (real job) and the need to have civilians defend their country. Always admired the Swiss for that. Mind you it's not Ukraine, Switzerland if surrounded by friendly furry friends, not c-nts like poor Ukraine. Peace to all but as the navy says, "if want peace, prepare for war."

[@keeganhope]

Hi, Sam, I want to become a Royal marine because it's the ultimate test and a challenge I feel up for. I'm 26 with family responsibilities, so I think the reserves may be my only option. Quick question, mate, can you turn down ops as a reserve? Or do you go where and when you are told, like the regulars? Cheers

[@dwaynechocola312]

I'm pretty sure when there is one that requires the reserves it's pretty much the same as a regular when it comes to going or not going

If you want a challenge mate, jump on some of the civi ran courses

[@frederickparnell7051]

Hi Sam - just wondering how flexible the training for RMR is with regards to training weekends? I’m trying to understand if this would be viable for me due to the fact that I’m a shift worker, so I get some weekends off but I also work some which I wouldn’t be able to get off. I’m wondering if RMR would be flexible with that and allow you to attend different weekends if I was to miss any due to full time career commitments. Look forward to hearing your reply. Many thanks Fred

[@TheDude-m2n]

You have set alternate weekends that can’t be missed.

[@connorfishwick9541]

Hi Sam i'm looking to join the Royal Marines next september, i also go to empowered fit on wirral near arrowe park, just wondering if you do any personal training or classes revolved around royal marines training. I have already been trying to nail my rope climbs and excercises revolved around what you see in training, but would be nice to have an Actual royal marine give some advice and training, cheers mate. 👍

[@triggerswift1265]

Hi Sam. Is the option to do regular training for a year still open to those who want to do the Reserves?

[@TheDude-m2n]

Nope

[@jordanhicks603]

Hi Sam. If you were a reservist and a few months/years down the line wanted to go full time is that a possibility?

[@CompleteCommando]

Yes mate you can do that. Lads do a year with the regulars and end up staying with them.

[@oscarshonfeld2081]

@@CompleteCommando would you have to do commando training again in that situation?

[@royallymcroyal8079]

Like Sam said, you can transfer to become a regular and you don’t even need to go through proper recruit training to transfer. But I wouldn’t recommend doing that. There is a reason that non ex regular reservists get called rubber daggers. It’s because it’s an easier way of becoming a Royal Marine Commando. Some lads may not care, but there will be a lot that do when they find out and will treat you as such. If you think you’ll want to eventually become a regular, just sign up as a regular. If you fail recruit training, try again or then become a rubber dagger.

[@zakparsons9109]

Hi mate. Was with during what the process was for transferring from Army Reserves? I'm a Siggy currently and looking to get my PTI qual soon, but would I have to redo all of basic training or just phase 2? I've contacted my local RMR but they've only said they won't consider any transfers until after the reshaping in September. Cheers for your time

[@gay_commando1611]

Yes you will have to do the whole of training again.

[@TheDude-m2n]

Find the RMR training Sgt. We’re getting an ex army lad join training a little bit through

[@JC-kz3ut]

I've always wondered why they don't even let you take the board unless you've got a green lid. In the Army Reserves, there are a couple of units that require you to be a bod before they let you go to Sandhurst, but that in itself doesn't preclude you from going to Westbury. The argument is that you get to bond with those you will eventually command, so you do your initial phases at unit. But you can still get the board out of the way surely. The only reason I can think of is the embarrassment of YO's failing the commando course, but surely the board does a pretty fine job at weeding those people out at selection (officer attrition in the regulars is significantly higher than bods according to an FOI document from the MOD)?

[@shaunbrown8791]

Ex army regulars, been out about 4 year but would love the challenge of earning the green lid, but working life is 4 out of 6 weekends i have to work, shit but pays well, anyone know if they 2 weekends out of 6 be enough to get through training?

[@TheDude-m2n]

No mate. It’s alternate weekends.

[@wj7120]

Do you know how long the part time training would take?

[@sgtshed988]

Hey bro, I’m a university student, i’m entrepreneurial with a dream to own a successful business, but I know I lack self discipline. I’ve always wanted to become a solider because it has always been very interesting to me. Do you think joining the royal marine reserves would be good for me as a person who lacks discipline in order to be able to fulfil my end goal of providing for my family and becoming a successful businessman?

[@l1elastico574]

No it’s not for you

[@velmanski]

wrong field man, you either sure you want to join and to through with it or it’s not for you. I would much rather recommend becoming disciplined in your everyday life, eg waking up early, doing your bed, fitness, and focus on your business goal. But do what you will, it is only an advice

[@Boris-cj8zt]

Do the reserves get to go on the same deployments as the regulars?

[@CompleteCommando]

Yes mate

[@scotty2hotty240193]

Really useful thank you so much

[@joshbentham7149]

alright mate, just wondering if you know if the part time training has started? and if so how long is it and how often would much rather go down for the 32 weeks

[@Adywebb123]

What about if you come from a army commando unit. Done 17 weeks basic, 12 week all arms cdo course, 9 years regular

[@CompleteCommando]

As in can you transfer?

[@Adywebb123]

@@CompleteCommando as in can you join straight in, no marine training keeping rank. Ie corporal. wearing green lid.

[@1tyl3r]

@@Adywebb123nah you have to do commando training

[@victersunil4140]

Me from India can I join the training

[@DB-fc2gf]

Hi Sam. Can you join with a hip replacement?

[@dannykellett8222]

Hi buddy, how long is the recruitment process usually? I'm 32 in August, I was hoping to join earlier this year but my application got knocked back due to training changing.. I have a feeling I'm going to miss the window if part time training is opening back up around April. Thanks for the update

[@CompleteCommando]

Hi mate, they may take that into account as they’ve missed a year of recruitment bud.

[@CompleteCommando]

They’ll be looking to boost numbers I’m sure

[@dannykellett8222]

I really hope that's the case. Thanks for your time.

[@CompleteCommando]

@@dannykellett8222 Get in touch with your local RMR det and see what they say too mate

[@DB-fc2gf]

I think there are waivers for ages in some cases?

[@mikel6517]

Rubber Dagger😂

[@CompleteCommando]

😂 Roger, after full time service.

[@l1elastico574]

Can I smoke or is it not allowed

[@chrisShiers-jj6qr]

What age to start(50)

[@thedewberry_6399]

How long does recruitment take? I'm 32 in November so I guess I need to start training before I turn 33 in Nov 2025?

[@TheDude-m2n]

15 months from RROP to pass out. As long as you start training before you reach the are of 32.

[@thedewberry_6399]

@@TheDude-m2n I keep getting bloody injured, fucking shin splints are seriously hindering my progress