Royal Marines commando | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Find out which qualifications or skills you need to become a Royal Marines commandos.

You can apply directly to join the Royal Navy as a commando. You don't need any specific qualifications, but you will need to meet the Navy's eligibility requirements. For example, you must:

• be aged between 16 and 32
• be at least 151.5cm tall (no limit for women)
• pass fitness tests

If your application is accepted, you'll be invited to talk to someone at your local armed forces careers office about what you want to do. You'll then attend an interview and assessment.

You'll need:

• physical fitness and endurance
• persistence and determination
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• concentration skills and quick reactions
• active listening skills and the ability to work in a team
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• thinking and reasoning skills for making quick decisions
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device