Royal Marines Reserves

8 steps to become A Royal Marines Reservist

• 1 Get in touch

  If you haven’t done this already, please fill in the short form online or call us on 08456 00 14 44. You'll be asked a few basic questions to check you're eligible to apply.

• 2 Meet us

  We'll book you a place for a careers presentation at your local RMR unit or detachment where you'll learn more about us and the opportunities open to you.

• 3 Find out more

  At the presentation evening you'll have a chance to ask any questions and meet current recruits and serving Reservists. You'll then fill in a short application form. At this point, you're still not committed to joining the Royal Marine Reserves

• 4 Show us what you've got

  We'll then arrange a recruit test (RT) for you which covers basic English and maths, problem solving and an understanding of mechanics.

• 5 Your way ahead

  Once we have your RT results and qualifications we will then discuss your most suitable route into the Royal Marine Reserves. If you don't pass first time, don't worry you can take it again. Your careers Adviser can tell you what the timescales are likely to be.

• 6 Fit to Join

  You'll need to take a medical, an eye test and pre-joining fitness test. Make sure you get yourself in shape to both pass the test and prepare for basic training.

• 7 Interview

  After you’ve passed the recruit test, fitness test and medical you'll have a formal interview with a Careers Adviser. As well as discussing your schooling, work experience, background and interests, it's your chance to show us how much you know about the Royal Marines and your role as a Reservist.

• 8 Time to get started

  You’ll also undergo a weekend selection process at your local RMR unit to test your mental and physical suitability for Royal Marine’s training. Once you’ve passed all the tests we will make you a formal offer of entry and you'll start your basic training at your local RMR unit or detachment.