All Arms Commando Course.

[newtothesite]

Hi guys you might remember I posted earlier saying I was thinking of joining when I was 18. I was however thinking of (possibly) joining a normal Infantry regiment in the Army, and doing four years. If I then completed the AACC at say 22 (physical peak), does that make me a 'proper' Marine? Or is there something more to it which I am missing? Thanks for the help guys it's been really helpful.

 

[Seedytucker]

You'll be a commando, but not a marine, even if you joined the rifles and did the AACC you're still not a royal marine. if it's what you want to do (be a marine) just train and apply, there is no "easy" route in. i wouldn't worry about not being at physical peak as per averages, i'm past my physical peak as per averages but i'm still going for it.

 

[newtothesite]

Thanks mate, I'm not looking for an easy route in, just checking all the options. Think I might do what I said which is join the regs for four years and then apply.

 

[rusty92]

Thanks mate, I'm not looking for an easy route in, just checking all the options. Think I might do what I said which is join the regs for four years and then apply.

Why do that mate?, Wouldn't it be easier just to join the marines?, I Can see were your coming from, You dont want to be having a *text deleted**text deleted*ty job on civvie street for 3 years, But i don't see the point on joining the army to then leave to join the marines?..

Sam