BE THE BEST

The Royal Marines are proud of their history, and adhere to a long respected ethos. Find out exactly what makes them so special, what they believe and why they do things the way they do.
The Royal Marines Ethos equals Individual Commando Spirit and Collective Group Values of:

• Courage
• Unity
• Determination
• Adaptability
• Unselfishness
• Humility
• Cheerfulness in the face of adversity
• Professional Standards
• Fortitude
• Commando Humour

The origins of the Brigade can be traced to the formation of the first commando units after the British Army's retreat from Dunkirk in 1940. Here you can study their heritage and examine the ethos that helps make them a truly elite fighting force.

Earning the Green beret

The Royal Marines are elite Commandos - a highly trained, specialised force capable of operating anywhere in the world – on land, from the sea or from the air.
We stand ready to deploy at a moment’s notice in support of UK military operations, or to carry out peacekeeping duties, provide disaster relief and help police the seas.
We can carry out all these roles because we are a team of highly trained professionals. And if you have what it takes, you could be a part of that team. Life in the Royal Marines is much more than just a job. Join us, and you will go places and do things that most people only dream about. You will face some tough challenges along the way, which is why we are looking for the best - the fittest, most determined and most highly motivated people who have the necessary state of mind to train to earn the Royal Marines' coveted Green Beret.

 NEXT I WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO THE 32 WEEK TRAINING COARSE, THIS IS THE MOST GRUELING LONGEST AND HARDEST BASIC MILITARY TRAINING IN THE WORLD. ONCE TRAINING IS COMPLETE A ROYAL MARINE IS FIT TO SERVE IN OPERATIONS ANYWERE IN THE WORLD.MOST FAIL THE APPLICATION PROCESS BEFORE THE PRMC (POTENTIAL ROYAL MARINE COARSE) TAKES PLACE, IN FACT ONLY 1 IN 16 PEOPLE WHO APPLY MAKE IT THROUGH THE INTERVIEW,MEDICAL ETC,AND 25 OUT OF 60 PASS THE PRMC. SO AS YOU CAN SEE MAKING IT INTO ROYAL TRAINING IS A ACHIEVEMENT ITSELF.DURING TRAINING ONLY ON AVERAGE OF 35%OF YOUR TROOP WILL PASS OUT AND GO ON TO SERVE WITH THE BEST.