Royal Marine Boarding Course (RMBC)(Non-Compliant)

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Key information

Duration

5 weeks

Frequency

3 courses per year

Location

HMNB Clyde

IELTS

5.5

Aims

To train prospective boarding operators to conduct Compliant and Non Compliant boarding operations and force generate Royal Marines Boarding Teams (RMBT) for embarkation on operational ships.

Course Details

To teach and revise the boarding techniques, contact drills and CASEVAC drills of Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIOPS)
To teach safe practices of the special-to-role weapons systems
To teach and develop Close Quarter Battle skills and Initiative Based Tactics
Train and rehearse delivery methods onto target vessels from sea boats and aviation
Revise first aid and Rules of Engagement (ROE) training
Develop coordination and working relationships within small teams
To teach and practice the use of Manual Methods of Entry
Conduct Public Order/unarmed combat training
To impart an understanding of integration and working life within a Royal Navy platform
To give all students an appreciation of H&S best practices and equipment care

Requirements

Weapons Handling Test (WHT) – SA80K Carbine (5.56mm) & Sig Pistol
Annual Combat Marksman Test (ACMT) – SA80K Carbine
Battle Swimming Test (BST), Battle Fitness Test (BFT), Combat Fitness Test

The RMBC is the prerequisite for Royal Marines to become Level 3 Opposed Boarding Operators through the Enhanced Boarding Course (ECB) and deploy with Fleet Contingent Troop (FCT) on enhanced MIOPS.

The RMBC comprises 5 weeks of demanding, diverse training serials that require high standards of commitment and attentiveness. Students will be subject to performance assessment by the Directing Staff and must possess the capacity to assimilate a volume of challenging new skills quickly.

Qualifications Gained

Royal Marines Boarding Operator
Certificate of Attendance