Commando Specialisations

Assault Engineer:

Assault Engineers build bridges, field defense’s, obstacles and other structures used in commando operations. You’ll also be trained in mine warfare, demolition and using explosives.

Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC):

You’ll be trained to work with the civil community in areas of conflict to gain their trust and understanding to promote regeneration and help return the area to stability.

Drill Leader:

You’ll have a crucial role in turning new recruits into fully-trained Commandos. You’ll also be responsible for ceremonial drill on state and other occasions.

Driver:

You’ll be trained on a range of vehicles, such as Land Rovers, heavy support vehicles and the fast, agile Viking armored vehicle.

General Purpose Machine Gun Sustained Fire (GPMG SF):

The GPMG is a portable, fully-automatic machine gun, which you’ll be trained to use in a two-man team to protect your oppos in defensive positions and support them during attacks with sustained, rapid fire.

Heavy Weapons Anti-Tank:

You’ll identify enemy tanks and other armored vehicles and use the Javelin anti-tank missile system to put them out of action. The Javelin can also be used as a ‘bunker buster’ to clear heavily fortified buildings.

Heavy Machine Gun (HMG):

You’ll handle and fire this formidable weapon which can be carried by hand or mounted on a vehicle and can hit targets at a distance of up to 4.5 kilometers.

Heavy Weapons Mortar:

You’ll learn how to operate these vital weapons and accurately direct fire onto targets up to 6 kilometers away.

Landing Craft:

To transport Royal Marines from ship to shore, you’ll drive small high-speed raiding craft such as rigid raiders, inflatable raiding craft and the new offshore raiding craft.

Physical Training (PT) Instructor:

You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining military physical fitness.

Reconnaissance Operator:

Your job is to find out where and how strong the enemy is. You’ll be trained in climbing and cliff-assault techniques.

Skills at Arms Instructor:

Your job is to train personnel in using small arms safely and efficiently on the range and in the field.

Sniper:

You’ll be an outstanding long-range marksman and one of a two-man team operating from concealed positions and often separated from the rest of your unit.

Swimmer Canoeist:

You’ll need to pass the UK Special Forces Selection Course to become a member of the Special Boat Service (SBS).