r_yh__n
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Hi guys, I am a 15 year old British Pakistani Muslim in Year 10, and I plan on joining the Royal Marines. I plan on completing my GCSEs, but I'm not sure about A-Level, but might complete it to open up the role of Officer to me - though I have heard that I can become an officer with GCSEs and a large amount of hard work.
As a Muslim, I have some religious restrictions - but there is some flexibility too them. I have to have a strict Halal diet, so when joining will I be provided with a Halal or Vegetarian option? And in the field, would it be possible for me to have Halal or Vegetarian rations? I also have an obligation to pray five times a day, but I am allowed to delay these in case of an emergency or battle and make up for them later down the line. I also have an obligation to cover an area called an Awrah, which is from my knees to my navel, although some scholars in my religion consider this as just your rear and genitals. My concern for this is because a close friend of mine told me that you must sleep without clothing on, and that you must stand to attention naked. As this would violate my religion, I am not allowed to do this. Would I be allowed the luxury to wear boxers, or would I be refused entry into the Marines?
I also have concerns that because of my religious needs, I will be seen as a needy weakling in comparison to the group, and would be shunted aside, and be constantly given roles to keep me out of harms way. I am perfectly capable of engaging in combat, but I wouldn't want to be seen as a liability. I have also heard that drinking is a big tradition, and I feel I might again be seen as an outsider.
I also think that some of my concerns are unnecessary, but I feel that some older Marines may be slightly racist, after all they did operate in Iraq and Afghanistan. I would just like some guidance, and to see whether it is even worth me joining, if I am going to be treated second class, and because of some dispositions I might be refused a promotion or other opportunity. I one day dream of becoming a Royal Marine Officer, or higher, but I want to stay true to my religion as much as possible, and really don't want to violate it on a routine basis.
Thank you for reading this, and any guidance would be welcome.
r_yh__n
As a Muslim, I have some religious restrictions - but there is some flexibility too them. I have to have a strict Halal diet, so when joining will I be provided with a Halal or Vegetarian option? And in the field, would it be possible for me to have Halal or Vegetarian rations? I also have an obligation to pray five times a day, but I am allowed to delay these in case of an emergency or battle and make up for them later down the line. I also have an obligation to cover an area called an Awrah, which is from my knees to my navel, although some scholars in my religion consider this as just your rear and genitals. My concern for this is because a close friend of mine told me that you must sleep without clothing on, and that you must stand to attention naked. As this would violate my religion, I am not allowed to do this. Would I be allowed the luxury to wear boxers, or would I be refused entry into the Marines?
I also have concerns that because of my religious needs, I will be seen as a needy weakling in comparison to the group, and would be shunted aside, and be constantly given roles to keep me out of harms way. I am perfectly capable of engaging in combat, but I wouldn't want to be seen as a liability. I have also heard that drinking is a big tradition, and I feel I might again be seen as an outsider.
I also think that some of my concerns are unnecessary, but I feel that some older Marines may be slightly racist, after all they did operate in Iraq and Afghanistan. I would just like some guidance, and to see whether it is even worth me joining, if I am going to be treated second class, and because of some dispositions I might be refused a promotion or other opportunity. I one day dream of becoming a Royal Marine Officer, or higher, but I want to stay true to my religion as much as possible, and really don't want to violate it on a routine basis.
Thank you for reading this, and any guidance would be welcome.
r_yh__n