Marines Commando Officer Stages and standards
The fact you want to get fit to become a Royal Marines Commando Officer says a lot about you. It says a lot about your character. The level of physical exertion required to earn the coveted Green Beret is more than most people can take. To help you make the grade and realise your career ambitions, we’ve outlined all the stages you need to complete, and the standards you’ll need to achieve to be successful.
The stages are as follows:
1. Pre-joining Fitness Test Plus
2. Admiralty Interview Board
3. Officer Selection Course
4. Final Selection Board
>> 5. Initial Training (Officer) <<
Initial Training (Officer)
Royal Marines Commando Officer Initial Training is one of the longest and most arduous programmes in the world. You’ll need to be in the best condition of your life to make it through. Lasting 16 months, your training will cover everything you need to learn, develop, hone and master to be able to do everything you might ask of your team. You'll also be trained in advanced tactical and leadership skills.
There are five phases to training, most of which have physical elements and all of which are challenging, testing and demanding.
You will be tested at every stage and, once trained to a suitable a level, expected to complete two specific challenges to prove you have the mettle and state of mind to by a Royal Marines Officer.
The areas that will require particular preparation from you are:
