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Hi, I'm currently studying A Levels in the UK and am thinking of trying to get a commision in the Royal Marines after uni. I've read through most of what you guys have said - although not a lot seems to come from people in the UK forces - and have a few questions.

Mainly what worries me is a comment someone made about Lt's being fairly useless, after reading somewhere else that US officers get 90 days training and then being told by my Royal Navy careers bloke that in the RM I'd have to complete 42 weeks basic training (inc. the all arms commando course) followed by around 12 months Advanced and Leadership training including a posting as a troop leader under supervision before I'd be left on my own as a qualified officer I was wondering if the same lack of faith in junior officers is the same within the UK forces? I'm also curious about how hard the commando course is, all the literature states it's meant to be incredibly hard so as to make it a true test of determination, and about completeing the final 30 mile march within 8 hours (7 for officers) on blisters from all the running and other things, I certainly don't expect it to be easy, which I think is a good thing as I really want to test myself, and see how far I can push myself, but I am curious as to what it actually involves. Also any information and advice on generally what to expect either from the Marines and the UK Forces in general. And as for whether I really want to do it, after meeting a few serving Marines, who seemed to be the most down to earth, confident and level headed people I've met, and reading and hearing about some of the things the've accomplished, I'd say a challenge like that is certainly what I'm looking for, and after reading a quote "No matter what the odds, a Royal Marine is always expected to achieve the impossible." makes me what to join them even more.

Thanks

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Havent seen this question posted before; am currently in the Israeli Defence Force, job similliar to the us 45G one (Fire Control Repairer) and starting officer training in a week or so. Is it possible for someone like me to join the us army once im done with the IDF (mandatory 3 years) assuming i dont have a green card?

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Okay I have a quick little question. I have horrible eyesight and I'll likely get laser-corrective surgery when I'm older. I'm just wondering what the eyesight requirement is for us Canadians looking into a career in the Army.

Still waiting for an answer... :lol:

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Well I'm 15 right now, and seeing a recruiter is unlikely with it being 2-3 hours away. But I plan on joining when I'm 19 and a half. If I get the surgery done when I'm 18 and a half, that would be enough time right to make sure I can get in?

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Hey all,

I'm going to join the USMC this summer(go through the DEP etc)

and then ship out to San Diego in 2006(after I graduate from HS)

I'm not sure what I want to do yet..........infantry MP, engineer(combat if possible)

are my thoughts

anyway

what I'd like to know is what kinda workout routine should I do?

I'm trying to get one started but cant decided how much stuff I should do.........

right now I've got alota streches down in my schedule but dont know what all I should do........

what would you all suggest

and Phantom(and any one else thats been there), will you tell me everything you can about MCRD San Deigo?

I want to know every thing possible form someone thats not going to butter it up like the recruiters do(not a lot but they do)

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I went to PI. Nothing you do can prepare you for sand fleas. Seriously though, run, do sit ups and pull-ups (those are PFT tests). I only recommend running no more than a mile and a half for now, you will work up to 3 miles (daily run) while in boot camp. Jumping jacks, bends and thrusts, push ups and maybe leg lifts are some other exercises you could do.

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I have to say...

I've seen alot of stuff, on alot of boards, about people interested in joining the military...

But I have NEVER seen a board full of members actually willing to HELP the younger members with their decisions, and the pre-bootcamp training before!

BRAVO GR Peeps! Now, I'm really glad I joined here!

Myself.. I'm a Navy Vet.. done SOCOM and sea life.. both sides, various platforms..

if anyone wants Navy Information, let me know, and I'll help out as best as I can. I didn't notice anyone else with Navy info from first hand experience, so I'll throw my hat out there if anyone's interested.

Fortes Fortuna Juvat

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im 17 and im seriously considering joining the royal navy (despite the fact ive always wanted to be in IT support), im gonna go to uni first n study for a Beng hons degree in computer software and hardware engineering then go to BRNC to become a logistics officer, but im not sure if i can do an engineering course and become an officer for logistics? navy has failed to get back to me on that one so does anyone know? i would go for an information systems officer, but they hardly ever serve on ships n play a very minor role by the looks of it

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im 17 and im seriously considering joining the royal navy (despite the fact ive always wanted to be in IT support

Is it right here to Assume your talking the UK Navy? It's never polite to assume, but if that's what your talking about, I'll see if any of my UK contacts have any information for you, or if there's someone here, it may help them help you better.

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I have to say...

I've seen alot of stuff, on alot of boards, about people interested in joining the military...

But I have NEVER seen a board full of members actually willing to HELP the younger members with their decisions, and the pre-bootcamp training before!

BRAVO GR Peeps!  Now, I'm really glad I joined here!

Myself.. I'm a Navy Vet.. done SOCOM and sea life.. both sides, various platforms..

if anyone wants Navy Information, let me know, and I'll help out as best as I can.  I didn't notice anyone else with Navy info from first hand experience, so I'll throw my hat out there if anyone's interested.

Fortes Fortuna Juvat

Well, well it's a fellow Frogman and brother member of SOCOM. Welcome aboard.

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would u prefer to join an armed force as a low rank and work ur way up or apply to be an officer after going to uni?

thing is, i wanna be in IT, but im seriously considering joining the royal navy. but i dont wanna sign away my life, sign away the career i wanted, if all im gonna be is a low rank trying to spend half my life working my way up to where i cud be if i applied to be an officer.

only problem is, u have more respect if you worked ur way up through the ranks, but as far as im concerned, theres no point being in the navy if u cant be an officer, my mind is questioning itself over that one

any thoughts?

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well personally if i was going to join the ADF i would be an officer rather then just enlist.

1. More money

2. Itll mean i have a uni degree i could use when i got out, i wouldnt have to worry trying to study as mature age or something

I thought long and hard about the ADF, but ive ended up not doing it.

I alos thought about the whole 'officers dont earn their pay crap' and got over it very quickly.

So if i was you, i would go down the uni/officer road.

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