Potential Royal Marines Course - 2017

Find out more about what to expect if you are attending the Potential Royal Marines Course... it's a state of mind.

[@SlopedOtter]

Words you don’t want to hear in the military: “it will last as long as it needs to”

[@chrisyboy666]

SlopedOtter pays to be winner

[@Occamed]

And 'this should be fun'

[@pags1981]

Get used to being threaders and piss wet haha, its all part of the fun

[@philstatham4762]

@@chrisyboy666 Hated that one. One corporal also used to say 'the world's a gym' just to remind us we could be in a world of pain anywhere anyplace anytime

[@SlopedOtter]

@@chrisyboy666 "standby go"

[@tombob641]

Anyone else see the head bang at 6:10, straight after the "must not get injured" comment?

[@x935zombiesx]

Chris Hunt yeah lol

[@shitcodplayers]

fuckin lol

[@nelgy69]

Chris Hunt lol!

[@lapinrigolo]

It's not there by accident.

[@IRISHSALTMINER61]

Rui Pacheco his head was though.

[@generalzod3753]

A friend of mine was in the marines for 8 years. He told me what this part was like. From what he said its even harder than in the video. Lads throwing up everywhere fainting etc. Lads were given extra press ups for scratching because of sweat. Many just walking off.

[@bfyrth]

this was just the entry requirements part

[@Davserban]

It's really hard and it's that way for a reason

[@feistynailartist6344]

Oh my gosh the physical and mental endurance these men must achieve is unreal. Amazing amazing men. much love to you guys and what you do. I love the royal marines and I'm not even british haha. They've inspired me to get into the best shape of my life!

[@fedor6595]

Bekah Boo gayyyyyy

[@johnnymeringues987]

Bekah Boo Nod Slayer

[@bevboakes8982]

Johnny Meringues b

[@TheLifeOfDan1]

Nice one! :)

[@greigsanderson9673]

I bet they'd love you too lol

[@PaulewingStHelens]

Did mine in 1987. Looks a bit more scientific nowadays. I do remember not many passed, probably about half. The taking home of boots and wearing them in is new and a very good idea.

[@ethantaylor6504]

Is it hard by any chance like the sas? Because my dad said I might have a chance to get in but I'm not %100 certain

[@elliotchapman4022]

ShortsAllRound shut up

[@ethantaylor6504]

@@elliotchapman4022 what did I do

[@IRISHSALTMINER61]

ShortsAllRound it’s hard, but achievable with the right mindset.

[@jaxusstormweaver2231]

@@ethantaylor6504 if you like the Seas, I'd generally just suggest checking out other naval roles unless you are physically at great condition and your will to go through intensive training is unwavering

[@Mcfc2Rich]

200% or don't even bother

[@fishyc150]

"It pays to be a winner" is all the advice you need!

[@seanwood8883]

Massive respect to all these recruits doing this. To be a RM commando must be awesome and the buzz it gives u too

[@kevinhayward959]

I'm an old man now 50someting , you NEVER forget your time down at CTCRM.

[@tonykennedy2148]

I would make a great Marine. But they'd discriminate against me, just because I'm lazy and afraid of war.

[@waterproof4403]

You cant be lazy and Marine in general

[@tonykennedy2148]

Oh I know. I was just making a joke at the expense of those who say selection is "unfair". It goes without saying that I have not only total respect for Marines, but for anyone who has the balls to really try out.

[@skeebzoyoungerzzz707]

Then I'm sorry mate but you wouldn't make a great marine then...

[@unironicirony9741]

Do you people not unserstand what a joke is??

[@juleswinnfield1437]

Unironic Irony There’s a particular demographic that join the military...

[@tomservo5347]

We broke our boots in Day 1 of Army basic training by our drill sergeants having us take them off, fill them with water, put them back on and run around our barracks for half an hour. It worked.

[@Yuhon100]

Good information about this video, I always love watching the military training videos.

[@leethomson4497]

i went on something similar with the royal regiment of scotland was an amazing experience cant wait to start itc catterick

[@adamsmohammed3780]

That was amazing and interesting training.

[@chrisyboy666]

When you hear the words pays to be a winner 😊 don’t come last...

[@elieabi-lamah2209]

😊 May God bless all your new recruits as well with strength and other skills that thou requires

[@brookwimbury8342]

Forty years ago for me., great days

[@mairiconnell6282]

Lovely to see a very close family member as a Pti Instructor.

[@kevinmoran1216]

How ever hard it is , I hold my hands up to each and every one of you , its you lot that keeps the great in Great Britain , well done lads you make us all proud

[@samg0529]

You guys are legends

[@sindento1942]

This is why they're the best in the world.

[@FreddieAl]

I joined 2 days after my 16th birthday in 1972 as a Junior Marine. Did my basic training in Deal and my commando course at CTCRM, 72 Troop. I was still 16 when I joined 42 Commando.

[@brendaproffitt8520]

Amazing how much exercise you'll have to do .great job on this video too thank you

[@eyeswideopen2536]

Big salute to you

[@antonialeitz9179]

God bless all the RMs past and present!

[@dylanwilson9131]

Should be joining next summer when i'm out of school, right now i'm just eating loads and going to the gym to get my weight up to 65kg. To whoever else is joining soon, good luck to you and hope to you there!

[@user-by3pv4mt6s]

Dylan Wilson same mate I'm joining at the end of y11, try boxing gets your cardio up loads 👍

[@ken-yo2hz]

Dude you're so underweight

[@franfountain7278]

Wow you're light

[@james03pearce]

How did it go

[@boozy8659]

I hope you didn't join at 65kgs lmao

[@samclowes88]

Training my backside off. Waiting on capita to sort my medical is frustrating as hell though

[@seanwood8883]

I wouldn't mind being a PTI in the Royal Marines. I bet it's a great life, and what you can learn, and get qualified in too

[@NonLocalYokel]

So a good old fashioned beasting is now called a 'determination assessment' . Lol. Did my PRC in 1987. It hasn't changed a massive amount. Remember doing a weapons knowledge and Corps knowledge test.

[@OptimusWombat]

I'm impressed the recruits all arrive wearing jacket and tie.

[@nicholaswiddowson1985]

Quality vid from the RMs

[@lawresmith2294]

Have got my recruitment test tomorrow !

[@becton98]

Lawre Smith how did you do?

[@Chris-uo5fz]

Lawre Smith how did it go

[@davidadams188]

Lawre Smith all the best.

[@lawresmith2294]

Got my PJFT Monday

[@logan-kf6nl]

EASY just go with the flow the mental part is the hardest.

[@andrek7825]

watching this the night before I go to my PRMC can't wait

[@EzioDeCreeper]

Best of luck mate and go get em tiger xD

[@jfndfiunskj5299]

This looks a lot of fun.

[@nackjicholson1940]

Doubt you'll be saying that if you were actually there.

[@HollomanUFOLanding]

And that's just the start. Later, they have the Commando Course to look forward to including the 30 miles in 8 hours with full kit across challenging terrain.

[@motivati6797]

yeah but they know you can do it just depends how well you can

[@bfyrth]

it used to be 7 hours

[@user-ss2dt6gt5f]

@@bfyrthit also used to be across a different route. i think the endurance course also has a longer time frame now as its a slightly longer route

[@cm-pr2ys]

Great training program, the USMC needs something like this

[@h7283]

Those fitness tests were based on the USMC

[@AverageAlien]

@@h7283 lmao you're delusional, everyone copied Britain

[@AverageAlien]

If that happened, their numbers would drop by 90%

[@theguyfromwalgreens]

So bad asses right here. These are some brutal standards & truly earned title for those that pass.

[@johnwood9710]

Planning to sign up in late June nervous as hell but focussing everything on my fitness

[@barrygnatek5139]

USMC 1989 2002 EOD love the boys!

[@starship328]

Been there done that and got the Green Beret,

[@finnmaes5804]

I’m going to train for 4 years by then I’ll be 16 really excited

[@finnmaes5804]

ItzArchangelz04 surprisingly well I’m stuck on 2 strict pull ups but I’m improving on my push ups and sit ups. And delibretaly run more in sport to increase my stamina. Thanks for asking

[@finnmaes5804]

Honour 2018 will do

[@KristianVD]

I actually can't wait to apply, as determined as I am on most things, I just hope my determination or body doesn't fail me for when I attempt my PRMC for the first time.

[@alfieshepherd6764]

how did it go

[@harvi.2149]

Yh init

[@Ry43deck]

Did you pass?

[@technowelliebobs4779]

He's not allowed to say, as he is now serving in the SAS

[@h7283]

Ridding yourself of "first time" would have been a good start.

[@joshchapman7462]

The excise instructor was on commando on the front line!!

[@danielmcmeekin1391]

josh chapman when

[@whyme9630]

It’s not America.

[@pags1981]

Fairly sure chief CTCRM bloke here was PTI Smudge back in 2005 and gave the words to me back then 'do what I do, the worse that can happen is you fall off the high obstacle and break an ankle'. Top bloke,...I wonder what happened to PTI White, hope hes doing well?!

[@Bullitpete]

Top bloke smudge was on my course in training 656 troop. He won the pt medal if I remember.

[@cambs0181]

In my 40s now, but believe now I have at this point in my life I have the right mindset for this. However my body is old and my limbs would probably drop off in the PT.

[@orathaifreby2287]

Hi guy's good jobs you're having a great day very special sir take care of your self I will miss you in England and Wales sir yes sir

[@homeguard8481]

I think what would let me down is mental determination and asthma.

[@gay_commando1611]

If you have asthma you wont even get that far.

[@homeguard8481]

Neither will a gay commando.

[@gay_commando1611]

Funny thing is I'm already a marine

[@homeguard8481]

@@gay_commando1611 and are you gay?

[@gay_commando1611]

@@homeguard8481 just a bit.

[@GeorgiaTaylor13]

Would love to just have a go at this (minus the run time haha!) and see how far I can get

[@macoutten9325]

15 atm and training my arse off to become a royal marine 👍

[@kayamac3]

Let me give anyone here a tip from my own experience. If everything from here goes right I will be in at the end of next year, however, I didn’t pass maths in high school so will have to complete a maths test regardless of how fit or otherwise strong. Get maths if your still in high school save you a lot of shite.

[@mobambaaa4922]

6.09. “ you’ll get a demonstration so you don’t get injured”. Man smacks his head off the metal bar 😭😂

[@danpal6382]

STAND BY "GO"!!!

[@kinectman]

Application in, psychometric booked. Let's go baby.

[@kinectman]

Psychometric passed, medical coming up

[@kinectman]

rip TMU ON medical. I'll re-apply in a few years.

[@CrowBag]

Chrid Boi how comes? Anything we can give others a heads up to? ive passed mine but ive got a mate joining in 4 months.

[@kinectman]

Had a heat stroke last year so I need a dehydration test done so I was going to just do it because I know I don't typically suffer with heat stroke at all but I also have an absolutely shite history of migraines. The information my GP gave me to give to the medical officers, even though I don't get migraines anymore, it is far from showing I can handle them in a good light even though I am fully capable but I was a kid at the time so I figure a couple more years in it as my last one was only just over 2 years ago and I might be alright, no use attempting it now and risking PMU. Getting picked up on your medical SUCKS ASS. Especially when you know you can cut it but what sucks even more is thinking of something to do in the meantime, feeling like you are wasting your life on other meaningless bullshit when you put your heart and soul into training for the corps.

[@CrowBag]

Chrid Boi Thats really fucking unfortunate mate. Didnt think heat stroke would be enough to stop you though. I hope you make it through in the future buddy.

[@yeettbh5284]

I’m have started trying already and I’m 14 by 20 I wish to be ready and joining

[@nooooplease7060]

Yeet tbh I'm 15 and want the same

[@yeettbh5284]

Ooga Booga yh mate I was declined few months back kinda sad wanted to join since I was about 5

[@nooooplease7060]

Yeet tbh why were you declined?

[@willmorris2463]

2019 anyone

[@localguide2978]

Fractured my arm so just waiting a few months to get it all sorted then im off to do this.

[@cityboy9301]

A word of warning....I was failed for not clasping my hand behind my head on doing sit ups...so I'd check to make sure you're doing them correctly because doing one bad sit up. Could get you binned.

[@ethanevery5493]

applying from australia (english citizen)

[@Blade-gw8gk]

Remember mine like it was yesterday, anybody wanting to do this make sure you train like fuck, being 16 and naive I didnt train for it I think i did one 4 mile run in preparation, what a shock I got, although I did pretty well in the end it was blisters of all things from the terrible boots that forced me to stop, was asked to return in 4months, no idea why but I never did, probably one of my biggest regrets, good luck to all who go for it

[@NonLocalYokel]

'you will conduct a warm up with the PTI's' ....HAHAHA! good luck with that.

[@garden2356]

I wish I was 16 again and join the forces

[@billywright6082]

Just got off my PRMC, the endurance course is NOT for the faint hearted, fucking hard man, that’s what I failed on

[@gladystabbie6753]

am not from UK.I would really like to enroll royal marines course.I BELIEVE IN SOMETHING YOU HAVE PASSION IN WITH STATE OF MIND.I CAN DO IT THE BEST.

[@aarronlane8809]

Best tip ever got was too be fit before basic. No didn't march out.

[@blahblah6968]

Respect from x para

[@matty6848]

Jesus its changed a bit since i joined in 96. makes me feel old now watching the lads going through this.

[@himmelblau23]

One day you will really come to know who Jesus is, and then you will regret using his name like a swear word.

[@himmelblau23]

@Dave Klonpenberg I am very chilled out, knowing that someone who loves me always has my back and that one day I will live with him in heaven for ever. I will in fact remain chilled out even on my death bed, unlike the people who have rejected Jesus and will be fearful and sad about what awaits them. You are free to misuse Jesus's name, but don't expect him to come through for you if you won't come through for him!

[@himmelblau23]

@Dave Klonpenberg Jesus himself said that "Not everyone who says to me "Lord, Lord" will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father who sent me." Clearly it is not the will of God that children should be abused, and so this guy is going to be in big trouble unless he has truly turned his back on all that in great disgust and humbly asked God to purify him. (But then again, we all have stuff, large and small which we need to turn away from - none of us is totally pure, and all of us are in trouble with God in that sense). Please don't use the dreadful crimes of certain people who claim to be followers of Jesus to dismiss the call of Jesus himself. Remember that Jesus never did anyone any harm at all, and came only to heal, love help, and ultimately save us. I really hope that you find him for yourself - you seem like a nice person.

[@himmelblau23]

@Dave Klonpenberg I can sympathise with a great deal of what you wrote here, including your thoughts about Islam, and about religion in the "cultural" sense. I too was raised a catholic, turned away, and checked out different things and nothing. I finally found Jesus to be the "Way the Truth and the Life". I try to serve him wherever I can, and one of those ways is sticking up for him if I see people misuse his name. Another is speaking the truth about him even if this truth is in direct conflict with the core beliefs of other religions. Like you, it is very much on my heart to see the tide turn on the spread of Islam and I believe the most important thing I can do here is to tell people about Jesus. Funnily enough, science and faith is another thing on my heart, and I'm actually trying to write a short book about it, as I've heard so many people say similar things to you. I don't find any conflict at all, and I speak as someone who studied maths and science at Oxford! I see the things of God as a deeper science - something even more fundemental than the laws of nature that we observe. And I love the miracles which toss these laws temporarily aside, bringing ethanol and complex organic molecules where there was formerly only H2O plus a few mineral ions (water into wine), setting aside conservation of matter (feeding of 5 thousand) and gravity (walking on water), to name but a few. As someone once said: we should be suspicious of someone who claims to be the son of God and does NOT perform miracles. But for me the clincher is the resurrection. That's the foundation. I hope you don't mind me saying that I hope God blesses you richly this passiontide and Easter!

[@cyphalzuo]

In the PRMC do you stay at Lympstone or travel there for your PRMC and at the end of the day head back home

[@noneofyourfckingbusiness8302]

Won't be able to join until I'm 28 (waiting for medication to clear off my record) Not stopping me though. Only 2 years left!

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Angus Duke At 28, you have advantages (mainly psychological) and disadvantages (mainly physical) compared with RM training at an earlier age. There was a 28 year old in my recruit troop in the 1970s and he passed. Great guy who steadied the younger guys like me and appreciated the encouragement from us on physical tests. Teamwork personified. Good luck.

[@noneofyourfckingbusiness8302]

@@Sam-ch9mn Cheers, mate. I'm looking forward to training, even though it'll probably be physically tougher on me. Just means I'll have to put more work in on that side of things.

[@finlaymacpherson9579]

can we have a similar video to this for the POC?

[@johnjarad9996]

I cant even get out of bed before 10am

[@albertgustavo1119]

I want to be part of this royal marines, am waiting to join next year for common wealth member

[@gregorymacdonald4620]

How often do they start a new course?

[@sameahmed7975]

can't wait to join but I hate swimming anything else is peace and cake

[@raymondfrancis2983]

As a former officer, I admit it’s no cakewalk, just bear in mind lads that officers have to do the training you PRMC boys do in quicker times! “We would not expect you fellas to do something we couldn’t do either”

[@SD-vi7kv]

What unit were you in

[@JammyDodger45]

He wasn't in any unit, he's a bullshitting bellend.

[@Ardass486]

@@JammyDodger45 The articulate comment kinda gives it away.

[@JammyDodger45]

@@Ardass486 - bootnecks can be very articulate!

[@joemctaminey-webster1919]

I did my prmc in 2000. I have to say it looks harder these days?

[@williambelford9661]

I joined the Royal Marines before there was a PRMC, I doubt if I'd have passed it, but I did pass the Commando Course and served for 10 1/2 years before being invalided following an RTA. So I'm not too sure that I'm a fan of the PRMC.

[@MajorRoadAhead]

@williambelford9661 I joined the RoyalMarines in 1961as a junior entry a few weeks after leaving school. At the recruiting office there was a maths test, and some chat from the recruiting staff. After a medical I received a letter with a date that I would be joining the R.M.s at the former Royal Marine's depot at Deal in Kent, 5/9/1961. No PRMC for me or my recruit squad mates. So it was 12 months at Deal followed by 6 months at CTCRM. After completing training I went on to serve 10 years, followed by 3 years on the reserve (which was part of the contract when I joined up). The only commitment on the reserve was just to make yourself available if the 3rd World War kicked off!!!

[@Connor_JR]

Anyone else got their PRMC on Sept 5th?

[@monstrouself3102]

I’m 14 and want to serve when I’m 16 and I see I need to go gym more often

[@lachlanhusk4834]

You dont need to go to the gym you just need to exercise, outdoors is generally better. How is it going?

[@Fyrdman]

You're 16 now. Anything changed?

[@joeyxiang3121]

For Press Ups and Sit Ups, etc, do they have a time constraint?

[@Louis-yn8gt]

in the tests they time it using a beep every time you do a rep that's played through a speaker

[@jxcob490]

I’m off in two weeks, would have been amazing to do the PRMC.

[@Nightdiver20]

Did you make it?

[@MrAlwaysBlue]

Always fancied it. What is the age limit? I've just turned 58. Reasonably fit for my age.

[@fot6771]

you know its fucking hard when you have to do extremely hard training... just to see if you're good enough to START the training.

[@danudolsupanamai5861]

Arigato

[@rogerlawrence233]

I did my training in 74. Slightly different now but no less demanding. There's only one thing to remember when the end of the run/yomp is still miles away. Just ask yourself: How much do I want this?

[@Harry_Townsend]

Class 143 pacer

[@michaelcoatney2568]

THE Best for a reason ;).

[@visin8984]

I can only do 1 pull up

[@bernardmoore9515]

what if your not fit anoth but you do it anyway

[@nicholasdouglas1860]

I do boxing but bloody hell that looks hard

[@fedor6595]

Cool story bro

[@williamhenley8593]

Me too, how many fights have you had?

[@EvenWaysMusic]

William Henley He spars with his sister

[@pastorspringfeel7722]

Nicholas Douglas the fuck does boxing have anything to do with this?

[@williamhenley8593]

+Even.Ways Music lol

[@geoffjones8725]

Any tips?

[@charlieoscar9180]

Standards looks like they have slipped a bit since I did my prmc in 2014. We had to complete the return run in 10 mins, had to do 65 press ups and aim for 7 pull ups with a minimum of 4!

[@danielmcmeekin1391]

No you didnt the minimum has always been 3 pull ups 😂, the run has increased from 10:30 to 11:15 tho

[@charlieoscar9180]

@@danielmcmeekin1391 nope minimum was 4 when I did my prmc in 2014

[@danielmcmeekin1391]

@@charlieoscar9180 its always been 3

[@charlieoscar9180]

@@danielmcmeekin1391 OK mate, they told us 4 when we was there

[@danielmcmeekin1391]

@@charlieoscar9180 m8 the rm at my school join in the 80s and it was 3 bk then and it hasnt changed

[@kingduria7480]

I'mma Teen (15) and I can do the An average of around 45 push ups / Sit ups in 1 minute (Is that good enough?) Sit ups are Easy to do in my opinion and I always feel exhausted around 20+ pushup

[@gay_commando1611]

No keep trying

[@CD-vg4zb]

I would love to do this. This is my dream

[@LifestyleCommando]

Gwa!

[@devynheather6293]

im very scared but i start my training in 2 years when ill be 16 people have told me im too young but i feel like ive got what it takes

[@leroyjenkins5711]

Do yourself a favour and find another career in life.

[@leroyjenkins5711]

@@jarrodmacs8314 waste of time and potential.

[@leroyjenkins5711]

@@jarrodmacs8314 You get paid very little for risking your life and living through difficult times. My advice to him is to use his potential elsewhere.

[@user-pd3si6uo2t]

Leroy Jenkins why are you on a prmc video then?

[@procow4117]

Any news

[@harrylittler8542]

My brother is a marine

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Harry Littler Why not join him?

[@-zerocool-]

Seems the points system has changed since I passed mine back in Sept 2016.

[@danielmcmeekin1391]

Yh in some ways its harder now tho

[@danielmcmeekin1391]

You cant make up the odd 1 or two points like you use to by doing only a few more reps,

[@Jay-O_Carlow]

hi,I'm james I am meeting my recruiter in two weeks I'm to dress smart causal and bring ID etc.but do u have any tips for me I'd be so greatful as its my passion to join the royal forces.my appointment is in two weeks so any advice I'd be so greatful thank you so so much

[@comedylondon6306]

is their a time limit to the sit ups ?????

[@Sam-ch9mn]

ComedyLondon Same day 😂

[@ethancadethume9868]

What age can u join