Speed marching is an important element of commando training. The endurance course is run in groups of 3 and the 4-mile run back to camp is solo. Speed March: this six-mile (9.65km) march had to be completed in 60 minutes carrying a rifle and equipment, and finished at a rifle range with a marksmanship test. At the end of the exercise, they will take the Annual Combat Marksmanship Test (ACMT), Softly Softly Here they will be introduced to low-level soldiering skills and basic operating procedures, at the same time as developing an understanding of the Estimate and Orders process, Quickdraw II They will make the transition from the firing range to live field firing, starting with Close Quarter Battle (CQB), before progressing to team firing and manoeuvres, Long Night Over the course of a week they will develop your tactical knowledge, and the ability to take the lead in different scenarios, Eagle Eye they will be taught to establish and run surface and sub-surface observation points, Jagged Edge This will teach them all about Troop level battle procedures and offensive operations, Dragon Storm Drawing on everything they've learned about offensive operations, they will complete a test exercise, Quickdraw III Tactical live firing training, Open Door This exercise will focus on conducting FIBUA operations up to Troop level, Special To Arms Week Here they will have an introduction to the specialist weapons and equipment that they'll use throughout their career, Endurance Course they will need to complete this in less than 71 minutes, A 9-mile Speed March they will need to complete this uphill route in less than 90 minutes, Tarzan Assault Course This ropes and ladders course will need to be completed in less than 12 minutes, The 30 Miler they will have 7 hours to complete this cross-terrain challenge, unlike recruits they must navigate it themselves, Stone Post they will conduct a number of visits that focus on the Army's land capabilities. There is also a Reserve Commando Course run for members of the Royal Marines Reserve and Commando units of the Army Reserve. According to a U.S. Marine Corps spokesperson, however, this is inaccurate. The Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) is the principal training centre for the Royal Marines and is based at Lympstone in Devon. There are four Royal Marines Commando infantry units in the Brigade: 40 Commando located at Norton Manor Camp near Taunton in Somerset; 42 Commando at Bickleigh Barracks, near Plymouth, Devon; 43 Commando FPGRM at HMNB Clyde near Glasgow; and 45 Commando at RM Condor, Arbroath on the coast of Angus. It also delivers a range of personal development courses for trained ranks such as; GCSEs, administering NVQs, resettlement courses and computer based Interactive Learning. After one or two years marines wanting a specialism, for example chef, will attend a further Phase 2b training course. This makes them highly sought after if they decide to return to civilian life. The Royal Marines are the only part of the British Armed Forces where officers and other ranks are trained at the same location, the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) at Lympstone, Devon. Learn how your comment data is processed. During weeks 1 and 2 recruits are accommodated in the Foundation Centre in a large communal dormitory which is able to accommodate 60 people. The following is a general breakdown of the RMYOs training course: Table2: Outline of Royal Marines Young Officer Training at CTCRM. The Commando Training Wing is also responsible for running the All Arms Commando Course (AACC) which selects and trains Servicemen and Women from the other three services, and occasionally from abroad, to be able to serve alongside the Royal Marines anywhere in the world. US Marine Corps rebuffs report that Royal Marines 'dominated' in They endure 32 weeks for enlisted Royal Marines and 64 for officers. At no time could the trainee touch the side of the pool. The purpose of the Royal Marines initial military training is to turn civilian recruits into operationally ready marines and officers lasting 32 and 60 weeks respectively. Every single piece of equipment (including your rifle stripped down) from your Bergen (rucksack) and webbing must be placed on top of your poncho (shelter) (Figure 3). All material is correct and accurate at the time of publication, although the we do endeavour to ensure that material is updated periodically. Weapons instructors (light and heavy weapons); Gym Test, with preparation in weeks 6-9; and, Four Section Commanders: Corporals (OR-4), One Physical Training Instructor (PTI): A Corporal (OR-4). 200 metre firemans carry: 90 seconds for recruits, AACC and RMYOs carrying partner and their equipment and rifle. Term two continues the development of leadership skills and . the NATO orders process). [Accessed: 08 August, 2016]. Bottom Field assault course: 5 minutes for recruits and AACC, and 4.5 minutes for RMYOs. Young officer (YO) training begins with Phase 1 which teaches the officers how to be Royal Marines. This phase will see them continue with: PT gym sessions, swimming sessions, drill, weapon handling and fieldcraft. Only nominated diamonds will be put forward for the Kings Badge panel for best overall recruit. Diamonds are recruits who hold command responsibilities within the troop and will hold leadership roles when on exercise. A serious test of your physical fitness, written communication skills and teamwork. A series of physical assessments are conducted including a sight test and medical examination. The first of these is a 4-week Recruit Orientation Phase (ROP).