Introduction

[Zirco]

Hello everyone,

I am currently in the application process, just passed my medical. Been training for my vPJFT+.

I have been thinking about my future in the marines and I was wondering if there is any way I can stay in my hometown of Bournemouth after passing out, does anyone know any bases in or near to Bournemouth & Poole? This is not a huge deal to me but I would like to be able to live here if possible.

 

[AsdaOwn]

They definitely have a base in Poole. Best asking one of the trained ranks like @Rob20 mate

 

[Rob20]

I'd suggest considering what you expect from a military career.

What do you want from the military?
Why do you only want to live in Bournemouth?
Would you accept a job such as driver just to be closer to home?

There arent 'fighting' roles for new lads at Poole. However its only a few hours from 40/42/30 so are plenty of options. Bear in mind most lads will travel a few hours to go home of the weekend.

 

[sharpe]

Hello everyone,

I am currently in the application process, just passed my medical. Been training for my vPJFT+.

I have been thinking about my future in the marines and I was wondering if there is any way I can stay in my hometown of Bournemouth after passing out, does anyone know any bases in or near to Bournemouth & Poole? This is not a huge deal to me but I would like to be able to live here if possible.

You could get posted relatively close or you could get Scotland. No way to predict or preempt.

 

[KatnissEverdeen]

I'd suggest considering what you expect from a military career.

What do you want from the military?
Why do you only want to live in Bournemouth?
Would you accept a job such as driver just to be closer to home?

There arent 'fighting' roles for new lads at Poole. However its only a few hours from 40/42/30 so are plenty of options. Bear in mind most lads will travel a few hours to go home of the weekend.

Do the lads who are at bases near to the coast often go surfing and other water based activities?

 

[sharpe]

Do the lads who are at bases near to the coast often go surfing and other water based activities?

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[KatnissEverdeen]

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Sorry @sharpe I am not exactly great with the RM lingo, please can you explain

 

[sharpe]

Sorry @sharpe I am not exactly great with the RM lingo, please can you explain

I used a face plant emoji from my iPhone which isn’t supported on the forum. My apologies but I’m struggling with the commitment levels when it comes to training drivers

 

[KatnissEverdeen]

I used a face plant emoji from my iPhone which isn’t supported on the forum. My apologies but I’m struggling with the commitment levels when it comes to training drivers

how do you even do emojis on here? Whenever I try it just says text deleted. All I am able to do is and

 

[sharpe]

You’ve just exhausted the emoji options I’m afraid. I was just trying to say don’t worry about post pass out surfing trips until you’ve actually passed out. You’ve got a pretty big journey ahead so focus on that

 

[CallMeLucifer]

Do the lads who are at bases near to the coast often go surfing and other water based activities?

Join 47 Commando, and you can water-ski off of the back of the offshore raiding crafts haha