How long does it take to join?
Most people take around 6 months on average. The fastest I've processed anyone is 3 months from sitting the recruiting test to entry.
You will get a definite yes/no at each stage of the process, for example, if you fail the Recruiting Test, it's a "No" at that stage- you can go no further. Likewise at interview, medical, PJFT & PRMC.
To give you an idea (bearing in mind it varies from AFCO to AFCO & time of year):
Submitting Application forms to Recruiting Test - typically about 2 to 3 weeks
Passing test to interview- typically within two weeks
Passing Interview to Medical- up to 2 weeks (ish)
Passing Medical to PJFT - up to 28 days
Passing PJFT to PRMC- usually 28 days
Passing PRMC to entry- usually between 4 to 8 weeks
Again, it is quite unusual for someone to 100% ready to attend PRMC from the outset - the "wake-up call" usually happens after you pass medical & if you have the luxury of attending a Royal Marines Acquaint Day before you request to attend a PRMC.
Follow the link for a guide to the Selection Process:
How to Join : Careers : Royal Marines Home
Admininstration Tips to ensure your selection runs smoothly:
TO ENSURE YOU GET THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE ENTRY DATE YOU MUST:
ڤ FULLY complete & return all application forms- Check Full postal addresses of nominated referees.
ڤ Pass Recruiting Test
ڤ Pass Selection Interview
ڤ Return FULLY completed Security Questionnaire- must be BLACK ink, covering a full 5 years of previous addresses of yourself & parents (& partner, if applicable)
ڤ Pass eyesight test (Ideally before medical)
ڤ Pass Medical
ڤ Ensure both references are completed & returned by your nominated referees- CHECK.
ڤ Pass Pre-Joining Fitness Test
ڤ Pass PRMC
ڤ Provide 4 X colour passport photographs.
ڤ Return all completed entry documentation upon receipt- do not delay
ڤ Possess a valid passport- CHECK
YOU WILL DELAY YOUR APPLICATION PENDING COMPLETION OF THE ABOVE
