Mariner - Army Reserve

AS ARMY MARINERS, WE COMMAND, CONTROL, PLAN AND EXECUTE THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE ARMY'S FLEET OF SEAGOING LOGISTIC VESSELS WHICH MOVE SOLDIERS, VEHICLES AND SUPPLIES WORLDWIDE.
Becoming an RLC Mariner means working outdoors on the water, all over the world. You need to be able to think on your feet, even in the most challenging of situations and be able to work well under pressure. Acting as part of a vessel's crew, you will form part of the vessels watch, helping with navigational safety, stability and security. Your role is also essential to the safety of your vessel, crew mates, passengers and cargo.

We often work alongside the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and in support of the Royal Marines, carrying out real-life tasks such as hurricane and disaster relief in and around the Caribbean.

Aside from seamanship, there are also opportunities to get involved in the huge array of sports represented within the Army, as well as all forms of Adventurous Training - from Alpine skiing and snowboarding to ice climbing and scuba diving.

TRAINING FOR THE ROLE
Step 1
You start with basic training and learn to be a soldier.

Step 2
You will attend a 2-week Mariner Reserve Class 3 course delivered at 73 Training Squadron, in Marchwood, Southampton where you will learn basic seamanship principles. Then you can complete a 2-week Mariner Reserve Class 2 course delivered also by 73 Training Squadron where you will learn about reduced vessel command. Your final course is your 2-week Mariner Reserve Class 1 course.

RYA Powerboat Certification
RYA VHF Short Range Certification
Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Age: 17 years 9 months - 42 years 6 months
Fitness:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 11m 30s
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £40.13 in training and rising to £51.22 per day once you're a Private. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.