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Royal Marines
Careers / Services / Royal Marines

Royal Marines

By land, sea, or air. On the frontline of combat and humanitarian aid operations. With courage, determination, cheerfulness and unselfishness. Join the world’s top amphibious force and wear the coveted green beret.

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Determination

The first to understand, the first to adapt and respond, the first to overcome – this is the mindset of a Royal Marines Commando. To keep going in the face of adversity, until the job is done. We’ll help you realise the warrior within yourself and achieve things you never thought capable.

Image taken from the "Compassion" Royal Marines video. Royal Marines Commandos are not unflinching machines. You’ll understand that there is a human element in everything we do.

Compassion

Royal Marines Commandos are not unflinching machines. You’ll understand that there is a human element in everything we do. From providing aid and reassurance to civilians in terrifying situations, to boosting the morale of our own when hope is fading, we provide the stability and assurance to help others thrive.
A group of marines doing a running excercise

Physicality

You’ll be a top athlete. But the goal isn’t medals and adulation – it’s mission success and survival. Royal Marines Commandos operate at the peak of physical fitness, and we have the methods and means to make you stronger, make you better, and to physically prepare you for anything.
Image taken from the "Belonging" Royal Marines video. Living together, training together, and going into battle together. The Royal Marines is a family where life-long bonds are forged.

Belonging

Living together, training together, and going into battle together. The Royal Marines is a family where life-long bonds are forged. Wherever you come from, whatever your background, you’ll need to operate as one. You’ll become a strong link in an unstoppable team, achieving things you never thought possible. 

Per mare, per terram: by sea, by land.
Because we’re not your typical fighting force. 
We’ve got something others haven’t. 
The optimism of the green beret spirit.
That lets us power on when others would quit. Even when the odds aren’t in our favour.
This isn’t something you’re born into.
But you can find it. And train it.
Until it becomes a state of mind.

Within you is the best you. Let’s find it together.

Royal Marines personnel holding weapon and looking straight ahead.

About you

There’s one thing that all our people share – that special state of mind. It’s the foundation of life in the Royal Marines, and to prove you have it you’ll need to demonstrate essential Commandos values, every day:

Excellence: the ability to succeed under pressure
Integrity: positivity in the face of adversity
Self-discipline: physical fitness and mental robustness
Humility: a true team player

You’ll need to be exceptional, just like the rest of your team, with the same state of mind. Combining your courage, determination, unselfishness, and cheerfulness, to embody the Royal Marines ethos at all times.

A Royal Marines Commando's During live firing. Littoral Response Group (North) while on Op Achillean completing Live Fire Tactical Training (LFTT) on the Pyla Ranges in Cyprus.

Life in the Royal Marines

Life in the Royal Marines is all about bravery, selflessness, and positivity even in the toughest situations – especially, in the toughest situations.

 

You'll face extreme environments, from deserts to the Arctic, and adapt to them like a local. 

 

You’ll be part of a family and find a place where you belong. You’ll be cold, wet, and tired. But you’ll always get the job done – together.

 

This is teamwork like you’ve never experienced it.

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Royal Marines from Yankee Company (Y-Coy) of Arbroath-based 45 Commando have just completed a landmark period of intense Mountain Training in the Northwest region of Slovenia.

Pay & benefits

A competitive salary and pension are just the start. Get 7 weeks' paid holiday, free medical and dental care, defence discounts, and extra allowances for extended tours and time at sea.

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Autonomous advance force. Royal Marines and Royal Navy are conducting the very latest experimental exercises, utilising autonomous drone platforms.

Requirements

Physical ability is critical to your role, so we'll need to know you can cope with the gruelling conditions you'll be put through. You'll also need to meet our age, weight, height and citizenship criteria.

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Pictured are 40 Commando Royal Marines conducting strikes during Ex Green Dragon. Ex Green Dragon, which will test Combat Service Support (CSS) capabilities and concepts within the new Commando Force.

Joining process

We'll put you through your paces. With a series of interviews, assessments, mental and physical tests: we'll find out if you have what it takes to join our world-class fighting force. 
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Over 200 Royal Marine musicians perform at the Royal Albert Hall in front of the Captain General of the Royal Marines and HRH The Duke of Sussex. Raising money for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC.)

Royal Marines Band Service

One of the world’s most respected military bands. Adventure meets a rigorous musical education, to play for heads of state, dignitaries and royalty

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Royal Marines train with army in Cyprus. Royal Marines from 45 Commando fire support group with the general purpose machine gun.

Royal Marine Reserve

Reservists combine civilian life with being fully trained Commandos, serving part-time in this elite amphibious force, to learn the unique Marines state of mind.

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Your role in the Royal Marines

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