What careers are there in the Marines?
Some examples of the USMC MOS career fields are the following:
- Personnel and Administration.
- Intelligence.
- Infantry.
- Logistics.
- Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Plans.
- Communications.
- Terminal Attack Control.
- Field Artillery.
What can Royal Marine Commandos Specialise in?
Specialist Royal Marines Commandos trained in assault engineering, anti-tank warfare, air defence, signals and other skills make us a fighting force able to deal with any situation we face, without having to wait for reinforcements. It’s a unique role, demanding unique skills.
Do Royal Marines get to choose their unit?
Once you’ve passed out of training after 32 weeks of rigorous physical and mental assessments, you’ll be assigned to a Commando Unit as a General Duties Rifleman. It’s a job that most Commandos do for two years before they choose to specialise.
Can you be a Royal Marine without being a commando?
It consists of both Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Marines personnel. RN personnel need not be commando trained.
Do all Marines see combat?
Influential Factors Other than the time of service, the likelihood of going into combat fluctuates depending on the military branch that you are serving in. There are 5 main branches in the military: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. As such, they are most likely to see combat.
How much sleep do Royal Marines get?
around 4-6 hours
The average Royal Marine recruit can expect to receive around 4-6 hours of sleep per night; there’s a reason that they’re known as ‘nods’ – due to a combination of huge physical exertion and sleep deprivation, recruits will frequently ‘nod off’.
What does a Royal Marine earn?
The starting salary for a Royal Marine is £14,700 during basic training. After completing 32 weeks training, this rises to £20,000. Salaries increase as you could up the ranks. Potential earnings can reach £48,000 as Warrant Officer 1.
Is 24 too old to join the Royal Marines?
You don’t need any qualifications to become a Royal Marines Commando but must be aged 16 to 32. To be an officer, you’ll need A-levels or above and must be aged 18 to 25.