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Some buckshee AIB answers:

Q "Is there any reason you did not put engineering down as a choice?"

A "Because (Sir!) I like a bit of fresh air and don't want to be seen in dirty overalls"


Q " ... ditto ... Logistics?"

A "Because (Sir!) Mummy says they are not really gentlemen"


Q " ... ditto ... aircrew?"

A "Because (Sir!) I was told that only fools and birds fly, and birds don't fly at night"


Q " ... ditto ... submarines?"

A "Because (Sir!) I don't like being constipated, although I realise one would no longer stink of Diesel. Sir."


Q " ... ditto ... the Royal Marines?"

A "Because (Sir!) I want to use my excellent brain to kill the Queen's enemies not my bare hands in case the enemy has some nasty communicable disease. Plus I thought a hot shower and a dry sherry when I come off duty might not always be available. Sir."


Q (despairing and exasperated) "Why do you want to be an Officer?"

A "Because one has always known that one is sent by God to rule over the lower orders."


Q "One last question - can you find your way to the Gosport ferry?"

Originally Posted by NZ_Bootneck

Applicants for the Royal Marines should arrive 5 minutes before opening or any appointment, to ensure that the wrinkles have a chance to come out of their dress, from where they've been sitting down during transportation to the AFCO.
RM applicants are also reminded that the musical apptitude test is carried out directly after the PJFT, so ensure that you've developed your lung capacity to cover not only the run but also the trombone/bugle/tuba (Dependant on which instrument is available at your local AFCO.) blowing test and that your upper body strength is capable of the sustained drum roll test. Reputedly one of the toughest Recruitment Tests in the World.
For the interview study up on the role of the Royal Marines, what the Units do and their future deployments, equipment used by the Royal Marines and most important of all memorise the last issues of Paris Vogue, FQ and Harper's Bazaar. A general understanding of High Fashion, although not stricly nescessary at this early stage, would show enthusiasm and could score brownie points.

What, like triangle?

Originally Posted by flymo

Originally Posted by NZ_Bootneck

Applicants for the Royal Marines should arrive 5 minutes before opening or any appointment, to ensure that the wrinkles have a chance to come out of their dress, from where they've been sitting down during transportation to the AFCO.
RM applicants are also reminded that the musical apptitude test is carried out directly after the PJFT, so ensure that you've developed your lung capacity to cover not only the run but also the trombone/bugle/tuba (Dependant on which instrument is available at your local AFCO.) blowing test and that your upper body strength is capable of the sustained drum roll test. Reputedly one of the toughest Recruitment Tests in the World.
For the interview study up on the role of the Royal Marines, what the Units do and their future deployments, equipment used by the Royal Marines and most important of all memorise the last issues of Paris Vogue, FQ and Harper's Bazaar. A general understanding of High Fashion, although not stricly nescessary at this early stage, would show enthusiasm and could score brownie points.

What, like triangle?

Damn it man have you not heard of EquipSec?

"The forms and what to wear"

So you've come this far, dodged the glare of the disco ball, the lure of spending some time in a trench pretending to be a slug and negotiated the door. You have also, probably for the first time, communicated with another person face to face instead of on facebook. Its a scary world, but give yourself a pat on the back for coming this far.

The forms.

This is when it becomes tricky. I would advise the P's, piss poor prep prevents.... blah blah blah, but you'll learn all about that later on. Its best to have your mummy or daddy help you out here. They have been changing your nappy and wiping your arse since birth. They probably keep safe your passport, birth certificate and know your national insurance number. Its also a safe bet they know you better than yourself. Its also time to put away the crayons and colouring pencils. Infact, if you miss using pencils the RN fills in its logboards in HB. Most adults fill forms in black ink, so your multi-coloured comedy pen should be avoided. Its best you use block capitals, the world and more importantly the careers advisor might not be ready for your version of joined up writing. It is hoped you can spell your name, but have a dictionary handy because all those years of texting might have dulled your spelling ability.

What to wear?

Always a tricky decision, but what your mates think shouldn't really come into it. Sports direct or JJB gear might look cool on a friday night down the local park and impress the girls, but its best you let mummy wash them when you pay a visit to the careers office. No worries, unless you have been working at Micky-Ds and sampling the product, your old school trousers, black shoes and white shirt will do. Borrowing one of daddies smart ties will set the new look off and impress the careers staff. Remember first impressions. If you binned your school uniform thinking I'll never need that again, then its off to Asda George with your mummy.

Remember, take your time filling out the forms, dress to impress and keep your wits about you.



Next time in The Which Guide To Joining The RN, " RNAC and fit to fight"

Originally Posted by Seaweed

Some buckshee AIB answers:

Q "Is there any reason you did not put engineering down as a choice?"

A "Because (Sir!) I like a bit of fresh air and don't want to be seen in dirty overalls"


Q " ... ditto ... Logistics?"

A "Because (Sir!) Mummy says they are not really gentlemen"


Q " ... ditto ... aircrew?"

A "Because (Sir!) I was told that only fools and birds fly, and birds don't fly at night"


Q " ... ditto ... submarines?"

A "Because (Sir!) I don't like being constipated, although I realise one would no longer stink of Diesel. Sir."


Q " ... ditto ... the Royal Marines?"

A "Because (Sir!) I want to use my excellent brain to kill the Queen's enemies not my bare hands in case the enemy has some nasty communicable disease. Plus I thought a hot shower and a dry sherry when I come off duty might not always be available. Sir."


Q (despairing and exasperated) "Why do you want to be an Officer?"

A "Because one has always known that one is sent by God to rule over the lower orders."


Q "One last question - can you find your way to the Gosport ferry?"

Beware of the trick question " Are you pottie trained?"

Having secured entry to the establishment (only open forenoons wednesdays - but not every wednesday as staff need weekends too) do not be disheartened if your "Good Morning" is met by directions to the Met Office.

Originally Posted by wing z bash

Having secured entry to the establishment (only open forenoons wednesdays - but not every wednesday as staff need weekends too) do not be disheartened if your "Good Morning" is met by directions to the Met Office.

WTF are you dribbling on about?