thats right, i passed my second interview, i just need to pass the physical exam, and i can rejoin the royal marines and enter physical training :yes:
physical exam lasts 3 days.
day 1:
0600: reveille, time to wake up, and smell teh hummas.
0745: opening address, course officer inspects our courters, and explains what manner of hell awaits us.
0845: gym test 1. the bleep test (20 meter shuttle run), followed by a minimum of 20, recommended 60 pushups in 2 minutes. 30 minimum, recommended 80 situps in 2 minutes.
1015: swimming, not essential, but its by far what i do the best, so im gonna try to kick as much ass as i can :yes:
1100: lecture on conditions and pay
1145: parade drill
1400: high obstacle, and assault course. practicing rope climbing techniques n stuff. the assault course is pretty harsh (done it before). lets hope i can still make it round =O
1540: weapons acquaint.
1715: evening meal
1900: meet the diamonds (people already in basic training).
2200: bed time D:
DAY 2!!!
0600: reveille.
0800: royal marines video, with memory games. an interview with the comander, and an inspection.
1100: 3 mile run. to be completed by ALL team members in 22.5 minutes. if one fails, all fail. clock doesnt stop till the last man crosses the line. so were gonna have to carry anyone who cant keep up D:
1400: gym test 2. this is all about teamwork for the most part, and how to deal with intense physical strain under mental pressure. a lot of upper body strength work is tested here.
1545: foundation center, a visit to the center where your first two weeks of training will be held.
1900: realities of training lecture, where they tell us how hard its gonna be.
2000: free time... ill probably have a swim, then head to bed. i think ill be knackered.
2200 bed.. lights out is 2230.
DAY 3!!!
0600: Reveille, no lay in ;_;
0800: fitness brief. the PTI's give some advice on how to train at home prior to the actual marine course.
1000: closing address: you find out if youve passed, or failed. you will be informed of any chance of a re-trail, and if you pass, are given your marine issue boots, and socks. break em in son, cos ur gonna need them
1300: depart. GET TEH HELLS OUTTA HERE D:
so anyway, im just waiting for the date of my physical exam im feeling pretty positive :yes:
physical exam lasts 3 days.
day 1:
0600: reveille, time to wake up, and smell teh hummas.
0745: opening address, course officer inspects our courters, and explains what manner of hell awaits us.
0845: gym test 1. the bleep test (20 meter shuttle run), followed by a minimum of 20, recommended 60 pushups in 2 minutes. 30 minimum, recommended 80 situps in 2 minutes.
1015: swimming, not essential, but its by far what i do the best, so im gonna try to kick as much ass as i can :yes:
1100: lecture on conditions and pay
1145: parade drill
1400: high obstacle, and assault course. practicing rope climbing techniques n stuff. the assault course is pretty harsh (done it before). lets hope i can still make it round =O
1540: weapons acquaint.
1715: evening meal
1900: meet the diamonds (people already in basic training).
2200: bed time D:
DAY 2!!!
0600: reveille.
0800: royal marines video, with memory games. an interview with the comander, and an inspection.
1100: 3 mile run. to be completed by ALL team members in 22.5 minutes. if one fails, all fail. clock doesnt stop till the last man crosses the line. so were gonna have to carry anyone who cant keep up D:
1400: gym test 2. this is all about teamwork for the most part, and how to deal with intense physical strain under mental pressure. a lot of upper body strength work is tested here.
1545: foundation center, a visit to the center where your first two weeks of training will be held.
1900: realities of training lecture, where they tell us how hard its gonna be.
2000: free time... ill probably have a swim, then head to bed. i think ill be knackered.
2200 bed.. lights out is 2230.
DAY 3!!!
0600: Reveille, no lay in ;_;
0800: fitness brief. the PTI's give some advice on how to train at home prior to the actual marine course.
1000: closing address: you find out if youve passed, or failed. you will be informed of any chance of a re-trail, and if you pass, are given your marine issue boots, and socks. break em in son, cos ur gonna need them
1300: depart. GET TEH HELLS OUTTA HERE D:
so anyway, im just waiting for the date of my physical exam
im feeling pretty positive :yes:
