This is the exact reason I even began to look at the military in the first place and if it wasn’t for you and this channel and don’t think I ever would’ve started the journey into being ready for the Royal Marines. Thanks for all the work you do!
@CompleteCommando Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that, means a lot mate! Keep smashing it
@EzraB123 Жыл бұрын
A very humanizing and relatable story. I was a Corpsman (medic) with U.S Marines and found myself in a very similar place at 19. The military gave me my love for medicine. Keep doing what you're doing bro! 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@D3str0yz_ Жыл бұрын
For someone like myself, I want to join the Royal Marines Commandos but I’m not sure how old I wanna be when I join, (18-25) I want to join as soon as possible not because of pay or benefits but to teach myself a way of life and give myself options. I want to be a successful person, if been looking through everything for a while and I want to devote myself to the military. I’m sure about my decision and will apply in a few years!
@vutic3732 Жыл бұрын
Exact position I’m in right now, can’t see my self doing anything else but the stress of possibly failing my medical eats me up don’t know what I’d do career wise if I fail my medical
@calger1790 Жыл бұрын
Me too man… it’ll be ok. I’ve got mine soon also. Having health anxiety has been a massive thing for me and right now it’s all going through my head like “fuck what if something pops up in my bloods or my joints are bad” but it’ll just end up giving you fucking high blood pressure with the stress… so best bet is to chill out and I’ll also try and follow my own advice.
@vutic3732 Жыл бұрын
@@calger1790 yeah good advice man, I have it where like rarely and very rarely when I run I have a ache in my groin and that’s it saw my doctor said I can join the military but idk if it will affect me in basic training
@calger1790 Жыл бұрын
@@vutic3732 All I know is.. is that even if my body isn't 100% healthy im still gonna go to deaths door trying... its mainly your mind that gives up and allows you to pussy out of things.. when stuff gets tough and youre about to give up just think what would happen if you dont stop... what would happen if you smashed that 5 k with that pain in your groin? ill tell you what will happen, you will be a much stronger person than if you had stopped and gave up all because of a pain in your groin...
@vutic3732 Жыл бұрын
@@calger1790 needed to hear this brother Thankyou man . Nailed it on the head❤️
@vutic3732 Жыл бұрын
@@calger1790 good luck brother
@brad6869 Жыл бұрын
I just turned 22 and have been a barber for about 4 years and don’t enjoy it as much, before that i did a military course called MPCT for around 9 months, lost interest in that now curious about the rm now and have been for around 6 months, definitely want to be involved some way or another
@CompleteCommando Жыл бұрын
100% go for it mate, the reserves is a great option if you aren’t completely sure. You’ll learn loads about yourself and will push you to new limits
@brad6869 Жыл бұрын
@@CompleteCommandoThanks, I heard the next rm recruitment is in april 2023, however Im not sure if my fitness will be there by then, was thinking of going for the next one after that.
@taylorwilson6655 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for being very deep, but I've been considering joining the army & marines as an officer for the past year. I'm 24 and I'm so conflicted on the subject and to be honest don't really have anyone to talk to who i think would understand, I've been told a lot that I'm only doing it as a "last resort" and it really gets me down, that on top of my own doubts if I could even do it if i tried. I'll be brutally honest, before I went to university, I was a sheltered child, few friends, played world of warcraft 5+ hours a day, in a rural area, i have never had any 'dream' or passion i wanted to pursue in life, not even inklings. I went to university to reinvent myself, shit, I pretty much made a fake persona that i was this really outgoing person just to make friends and they all call me by my last name since my first name I try to keep as that scared boy at home, he's still there, but this approach really changed me for the better, i did become much more social, better with the lads and (finally) with girls and have made friends and memories for life there. While i have a good degree in history, it's totally fucking useless since i don't want a job in that field, and even though its employable I don't want to work in an office. During and since uni, i've been a Bartender, (Tele)salesmen, Window fitter and currently a personal trainer. None of these things I've particularly wanted to be or enjoyed, the best has been the training since I've always been into rugby and weightlifting. I'm currently in this long-winded process to become a "junior business analyst" at a big company which I'm near the end of and too my knowledge beat a lot of people to even get this far. It fucking terrifies me. But it also terrifies me not doing something, but it also upsets me greatly that i don't know what that 'something' is. You can only 'pivot' yourself so many times and having friends who have always wanted to be in their current jobs like paramedics & policemen makes me sad that i don't feel that way about anything. I've been thinking about join the military for the last year for many reasons, but only in the last 3-4 months actually started an application process due to me being unsure and needing to think. Physically, I know I can meet the standard required of me if I put in the work. I don't say that to be cocky, because we all know the real battle is inside my head. I see all these videos about why the military is good for you, much like this one, and it seems (like you said) it can give you a direction and purpose, a goal to strive towards. I know i like working for my friends, years of university rugby truly was some of the best times of my life, I miss putting literal blood sweat and tears with the lads and getting pissed up to celebrate later, I was fortunate to be chairmen of the team for my latter years, including my degree, i have the qualifications to apply for any role i want, but my heart is set (if i chose to join) to be an infantry officer of some sorts, with the marines being on the top of the list. I want to put in the work for others, and I want others to believe in me, but to be honest I'm scared. Scared of failing, scared of not knowing "if it was right for me", scared full stop. I physically don't know how to describe it, it almost feels like impostor's syndrome that i have the ability to apply for an officer's role (and to be honest, having the cv/experience to back up in interviews) when i know there are other people there who live, breath and die for the opportunity, some not being able to due to their qualifications and still want to join as enlisted. Here's all i know for certain, there's going to come a day that i can't do it, and business analysis (whatever the fuck that even means) isn't going anywhere. Thats honestly my main motivating factor at the moment, but I'm trying to look for more. there really isn't any point to any of this, just getting stuff off my chest, i don't really have anyone who i think would understand. Hopefully someone out there can relate.
@OElitecorp Жыл бұрын
Just wrote my own comment before reading this one from you, looks like we may be in a similar position, having passion and wanting a purpose. Feel free to DM if you wanna discuss this topic, could be helpful for us?
@oni89568 ай бұрын
Hello mate, what did you end up doing in the end? If you don’t mind me asking.👍
@OElitecorp Жыл бұрын
I'm 24 and close to finishing a PhD in computer science (25 in april and managed to get a scholarship and skip the masters) and I haven't been able to stop thinking about the RM for a while now. Dad was a sapper so have always had a strong interest in the military, but always put it off due to the 'common sense' of getting a well paid job in tech by going through university. Problem is now I am on my way to potentially a great job, yet the only thing that lights a fire inside me is the idea of being the best, being a RM. I'm really wondering if I should be applying to either be an officer, or maybe reserves. The only hesitation for the reserves for me is the concern that I discover I want it to be my career, but given my age it becomes too late? I am totally unqualified to say either way though, so I wonder if you have any thoughts/advise for someone in my situation? Cracking video btw, keep up the good work!
@chasecoulon8613 Жыл бұрын
Passed my cpc course last week , waiting for my joining date for rop 💪thanks for the help , comment if u guys have any questions
@rockyfps9487 Жыл бұрын
I’m 20 and I currently work an IT office job and I must admit it’s unfulfilling, would you recommend the army reserves?
@CompleteCommando Жыл бұрын
100% mate, you might find a whole new passion doing that
@muzzer1319 Жыл бұрын
I am 14 and I want to join the Royal Marines what should I expect and how should I prepare to join
@muzzer1319 Жыл бұрын
When I am about 17-18
@gumjuicee6746 Жыл бұрын
Alright mate, I just checked the royal marine website and it says the PJFT now consists of 3 circuits of 20 x burpees, 30 x sit-ups, 20 x press ups, and a 1 minute plank, once all three circuits are completed 5 pull ups.. if I recall it used to include a running test? A medicine ball throw and some other deadlift type things.. am I getting it wrong? I can’t see any treadmill test anywhere
@jeyomcnugget9584 Жыл бұрын
How do you get over not being able to join. It’s all I’ve wanted to do. And there’s nothing that’s going to be the same for me
@CompleteCommando Жыл бұрын
Try your best to find a new purpose and give it everything you’ve got! Business, sport, job, faith
@lozz2740 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate, im 14 years old 15 in jan wanting to join the royal marines possibly at 16 , just wondering if your training programme would be suitable for me, thanks great vid as always
@bensugden1586 Жыл бұрын
His programs would 100 percent be suitable, the sooner the better mate