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Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
Volunteering
You can join the Royal Marines Reserve to get some experience of what life is like in the service and to learn new skills at the same time. You'll do the same commando training as the regulars, but over a longer period. If you're between 13 and 18 years old, you can join the Royal Marines Cadets.
You can apply directly to join the Royal Navy as a commando. You don't need any specific qualifications, but you will need to meet the Navy's eligibility requirements. For example, you must:
You may take other qualifications depending on which specialism you choose to follow. You will need to pass physical fitness assessment, including swimming, to be accepted into the Royal Navy.
You'll need:
Depending on your specialism, you could:
With training and experience you could move up through the ranks and get a commission to become an officer. You could go into a wide range of careers after leaving the marines.
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Royal Marines officers lead teams of commandos in combat situations, at sea and on land.
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