RLLMC

Training

Training and preparation for Marine service.

Initial training

Marine recruits complete a twelve-week course covering field skills, physical conditioning, water confidence, first aid and constitutional service.

Commando training

Personnel assigned to 1 Commando Company complete a further six-week course in small-boat operations, navigation and joint exercises.

Maintaining qualification

Water confidence, navigation, first aid and boat-handling qualifications are refreshed regularly. Commanders also practise planning with air, land and maritime staffs.