Royal Marines Officer

Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility and registered your interest, the joining process is as follows:

• Submit your application
  
  
• Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) which is normally conducted using your own device over the Shine video platform
  
  
• Take the medical and eye tests
  
  
• Pass the Pre-Joining Fitness Test Plus (PJFT+)
  
  
• Attend the Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)
  
  This stage is unique to officers and takes place in two parts. A Pre Recorded Interview (PRI) is an online assessment which assesses your motivation to join the Royal Navy as an officer and your awareness of the Royal Navy. The Group Planning Exercise (GPE) is the second stage of the AIB and is an online competency based assessment which will take place on a separate day to the PRI. It will be conducted in a virtual group environment and you will be assessed on your contribution to the team based on your individual performance
  
  
• Complete the Royal Marines Officer Selection Course (OSC)

Once you've passed the recruiting process and been selected by the Final Selection Board (FSB), you'll be given a date to start Initial Training at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM), Lympstone. You'll spend 16 months here, learning all the skills you need to become an elite amphibious soldier.

You will join with a group of fellow Young Officer Recruits, known as a batch. You'll stay with your batch throughout your time at CTCRM, finishing your training and earning your green beret together. You'll also develop the advanced tactical skills and leadership qualities you’ll need to motivate, train and inspire Royal Marines Commandos in camp, on exercise, and in the field.

You will take part in regular exercises, including a three-week deployment to the USA towards the end of the course. You'll also need to pass the same Commando Course as other ranks, which includes four tests: an endurance course, a nine-mile speed march, a Tarzan assault course, and a 30-mile march. The only difference is that you'll have to complete these tests in a shorter time than other ranks recruits.

There is also a swimming test, so if you can't swim, make sure you learn by the time you join us.

You will complete your Officer Training with Advanced Military Management Training and Unit Management, Exercise Planning and Final Exercise phases. These will give you the strategic, decision-making, management and leadership skills that you'll call upon every day. 

Your personal development will continue throughout your career in the Royal Marines, with regular opportunities to gain specialist skills and further enhance your leadership abilities.