Officer Training within the Royal Marines Reserve

The success of the Royal Marines Reserve depends on thorough and arduous training, determination to succeed, a strong sense of teamwork and comradeship and most important - having the right men as leaders. These officers must not only be physically fit, but must also be able to make intelligent command decisions in a wide range of challenging situations.

Non Commissioned Officers Command Training

The operational capability of the Royal Marines Reserve relies heavily on the leadership qualities of its Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) - for its Corporals, Sergeants, Colour Sergeants and Warrant Officers who must actually implement the commander's plans. In accordance with the principle that every Royal Marine is a Commando first and a Specialist second, every NCO is required to attend and pass the relevant Command Course before they will be eligible for promotion.