| To be a Royal Marine is a symbol of pride and | | | | be tested on the history of the Royal Marines |
| honor. Everyone is well acquainted with the | | | | also and therefore, a thorough knowledge of the |
| familiar symbol of the Green Beret and "flash". | | | | same is imperative. During the process of |
| After all, that is the symbol of a Royal Marine | | | | preparation for these examinations, the Royal |
| commando. However, to become a Royal Marine | | | | Marine candidate must remember to use the right |
| one must undergo a grueling selection procedure | | | | and precise references. A varied study is good |
| such that only the worthiest can survive. There is | | | | but sometimes, that needs to be streamlined to |
| an exam called the Potential Royal Marines Course | | | | make the study and research more substantial, |
| (PRMC) which is the only way an aspiring | | | | concentrative and effective. |
| candidate can fulfill his dreams. The exam is | | | | As is the case always, written exams are |
| followed by a round of interviews. The selection | | | | followed by a series of interview rounds. The |
| processes are extremely particular and the | | | | names of the short listed candidates are duly |
| candidate has to be completely attentive and give | | | | published. It is always helpful to prepare oneself |
| it his best shot. | | | | for interview. One can study and analyze the |
| The exam tests various skills of the candidate. To | | | | various questions and answer sessions and then |
| ace the exam one must display a high level of | | | | modify them to create innovative replies. Mock |
| emotional resilience. Also, the candidate must have | | | | interviews are always helpful in these cases as |
| a good knowledge about the Royal Marines itself. | | | | they help to come up with intelligent answers |
| Other than these individual characteristics, the | | | | instantly. |
| recruit must also display the requisite amount of | | | | Creating the right impression based on one's own |
| team skills as well as managerial qualities. | | | | individuality is very important. The Royal Marine |
| However, barring all these, the clinching factor is | | | | candidate must believe in his capabilities but should |
| physical fitness. Without this one essential feature, | | | | avoid appearing too confident or conceited. One |
| a Royal Marine cannot be expected to meet | | | | must be totally focused and must take adequate |
| certain expectations. | | | | mental preparation to face the rigorous training |
| The primary step is to pass the selection process | | | | process which is considered to be one of the |
| through the PRMC examination. One must contact | | | | toughest in the world. The royal marine |
| the Careers Office to find out about the dates | | | | commandos undergo long and thorough infantry |
| and procedure of the Royal Marine examination. | | | | training routines. The professionalism, team spirit |
| Different sets of questions would be asked - | | | | and ambition for success of the royal marine are |
| numerical tests, reasoning and logic tests, | | | | truly remarkable. |
| mechanical comprehension tests. Candidates would | | | | |
