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.