Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
£14,700 Starter
to£48,000 Experienced
Variable variable
evenings / weekends / bank holidays away from home
You can get into this job through:
You can join the Royal Marines Reserve to get some experience of what life is like in the service and to learn new skills at the same time. You'll do the same commando training as the regulars, but over a longer period.
If you're between 13 and 18 years old, you can join the Royal Marines Cadets.
You can apply directly to join the Royal Navy as a commando. You don't need any specific qualifications, but you will need to meet the Navy's eligibility requirements. For example, you must:
If your application is accepted, you'll be invited to talk to someone at your local armed forces careers office about what you want to do. You'll then attend an interview and assessment.
You'll find more details about how to become a commando from the Royal Navy.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You'll have a specialism like:
You could work in a warzone, at a military base or on a ship.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear a uniform and protective clothing.
With training and experience you could move up through the ranks and get a commission to become an officer.
You could go into a wide range of careers after leaving the marines. The Career Transition Partnership, Quest and Troops to Teachers have more information on careers outside the armed forces.
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