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Royal Marines interview preparation: Flashcards

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Cap Badge - the Lion

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Denotes a Royal Regiment. Awarded by King George III in 1802.

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Cap Badge - the Globe:

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Awarded to the Corps in 1827 by King George IV to show multiple successes around the world.

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Laurel Wreaths:

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Awarded in 1761 during Seven Years’ War.

In recognition of efforts at capture of Belle Isle.

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The Fouled Anchor:

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Awarded by Lord High Admiral in 1747 and indicates Marines are part of Naval Service.

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‘Per Mare, Per Terram’.

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‘By sea, by land’ - the Corps motto believed to be first used at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.

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Gibraltar:

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The only battle honour on the Royal Marines cap badge and colours.

Represents successful capture of Gibraltar in 1704 by Royal & Dutch Marines as well as following 9-month siege by large French & Spanish forces.

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Royal Marines colours - blue:

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Represents the strong connection between the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy.

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Royal Marines colours - Old Gold Light:

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Colour of the dress & ensigns of the Duke of York & Albany’s ‘Maritime Regiment Of Foot’ from which the Corps originates.

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Royal Marines colours - Infantry Green:

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Worn on the shako by the infantry of the Corps.

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Royal Marines colours - Drummer Red:

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Historically the colour of the British Army. Worn by Corps until 1876.

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Endurance course:

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6 miles.

21 lbs + fighting order & personal weapon.

2 miles of undulating wood then 4 miles back to camp.

73 minutes.

Marksmanship test - 6/10 shots at 200m.

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9 mile speed march:

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90 minutes / 10 minutes per mile average.

In formation.

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Tarzan assault course:

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13 minutes.

1 mile total.

High obstacle course.

Recruits start at 1-minute intervals.

Followed by bottom field.

30 ft wall climb.

Carrying fighting order & personal weapon.

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30-miler:

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8 hours.

Carrying 40 lbs of equipment + personal weapon.

Tactical navigation exercise.

Load carry equipment.

Personal weapon.

Fighting order.

Spare clothing.

Rations.

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Commando test retests:

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Must retake in 4 day window.

If fail 2 or more, unlikely to be able to re-attempt.

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Training exercises:

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10 training exercises total + Commando Tests.

First 2; First Step & Quick Cover.

First Step is introduction to life in the field, fieldcraft & day/night navigation.

Quick cover is basic fieldcraft & soldiering.

Both conducted at WCTA (Woodbury Common Training Area).

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Other ranks ranking:

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  1. Recruit.
  2. Marine.
  3. Lance Corporal.
  4. Corporal.
  5. Sergeant.
  6. Colour Sergeant.
  7. Warrant Officer 2.
  8. Warrant Officer 1.

Promotions based on merit but average 2-3 years for promotion after specializing.

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Commando Officer ranks:

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  1. Officer Cadet.
  2. Second Lieutenant.
  3. Lieutenant.
  4. Captain.
  5. Major.
  6. Lieutenant Colonel.
  7. Colonel.
  8. Brigadier.
  9. Major-General.
  10. Lieutenant-General.
  11. General.
  12. Captain General Royal Marines.
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Who is the head of the Royal Marines?

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The Commandant General Royal Marines - General Gwyn Jenkins.

Role is General assisted by Deputy Commandant General with rank of Brigadier.

Not to be confused with Captain General Royal Marines which is ceremonial head. Currently is King Charles III.

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Key dates:

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10 key dates that Recruits learn & memorize throughout training.

These display the values & ethos of the Royal Marines throughout history.

17th June 1775 - Battle Of Bunker Hill during War Of Independence. After 2 unsuccessful attempts to take a bunker, Marines were committed to the battle and took the position.

Recapture of Falklands Islands 1982. Marines involved in every significant aspect of the campaign. Royal Marines manned all landing craft and 3 Commando Brigade was responsible for planning and execution of main landing.

Battle Of Trafalgar 1805. Most decisive sea battle in British history. 2867 Marines involved. Important part of Lord Nelson’s success.

21
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Swimming requirements:

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  • Jump off 3 meter platform.
  • 2x laps of pool (approx 150m) using breaststroke.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes.
  • Climb out of pool.
22
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Commando values:

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  • Excellence.
  • Integrity.
  • Self-discipline.
  • Humility.
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Commando Spirit:

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  • Courage.
  • Determination.
  • Unselfishness.
  • Cheerfulness in the face of adversity.
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Commando Mindset:

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First to understand, first to adapt & respond, first to overcome.

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Why do you want to join the Marines?

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  • Always attracted to military.
  • Friend introduced me to Royal Marines.
  • Structure; routine, conformity, everyone following same procedures.
  • Challenge; one of hardest military units to join, I want to develop the virtues that are required to be a Marine, ethos.
  • Travel & opportunities; see the world, learn amazing things.
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Why have you taken so long to join?

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  • Cannot blame injuries or COVID.
  • I became complacent; I always expected to join but let things get in my way.
  • The last 18 months I have had a wake-up call.
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Have you ever taken drugs?

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I experimented with drugs as a teenager but I have no interest in that.

Zero-tolerance policy.

CDT’s.

Welcome drug-free work environment.

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Do you have any debts?

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I have an overdraft but I aim to spend within my means.

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Training phases:

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ROP: 4 weeks.

Phase 1 - individual skills: 10 weeks.

Phase 2 - Team & Section skills: week 11-15.

Phase 3 - Troop & urban skills: week 16-23.

Commando Phase.

Kings Squad.

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What are the terms of service?

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Initial length of service is 12 years.

All Recruits have right of discharge by submitting 14 days’ notice after 4 weeks & within first 6 months.

Minimum 2.5 years after training.

12 months notice.

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What ships could you serve on?

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Technically any.

HMS Albion.

HMS Bulwark.

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What are the Commando Units:

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Could join any of the Commando Units within 3 Commando Brigade.

40 Commando in Taunton.

42 Commando in Plymouth.

45 Commando in Arbroath.

33
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What specialization options are there?

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Just under 30 options.

These include PTI, Scout Sniper, Mountain Leader, Medical Assistant and Aircrewman.

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Royal Marines birthday?

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28th October 1664.

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Victoria Cross recipients:

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Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter.

Operation Roast - Spring Offensive in Italy.

April 1945.

Charged multiple machine gun positions as he noticed his Troop was exposed.

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