RMR Scotland began as the City of Glasgow Centre RMFVR in 1948, formed aboard HMS Graham, RNVR Clyde.

RMR SCOTLAND

RMR Scotland is sub-divided into seven detachments to enable Reservists to be drawn from the main areas of population within Scotland and Northern Ireland. The main detachment is Glasgow which is located alongside the HQ in Govan. The six remaining detachments are based in Greenock, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Belfast.

Today RMR Scotland consists of a Unit Headquarters based at Govan in Glasgow. The Headquarters is operated by a small staff of Royal Marines Officers and Non Commissioned Officers drawn from the Regular Corps. The Headquarters is responsible for the administration, organisation and direction of the Reservist's training.

Unit Detachments

RMR Scotland is sub-divided into seven detachments to enable Reservists to be drawn from the main areas of population within Scotland and Northern Ireland. The main detachment is Glasgow, which is located alongside the HQ. The six remaining detachments are based in Greenock, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness and Belfast.Unit TrainingTraining within the unit is directed by the Unit HQ.

Training takes place :Weekly - Two hours on a weekday night, conducted independently at each Detachment. Monthly - Unit Weekend Training, all the detachments are drawn together to a central location.

For example - live field firing at Barry Buddon Ranges near Carnoustie.

Training and Specialisations within RMR Scotland

Basic and Commando Training for new Recruits Continuation Training for Commando trained ranks - e.g. Mountain, Arctic, Live Firing Specialist Training - RMR Scotland is the lead unit for the training of Assault Engineers (AE) and Civil Military Co-operation (CIMIC). Most specializations within the RMR are available to members of RMR Scotland, e.g. Landing Craft Coxswains (LC); Radio Operators (RO); Machine Gunners; Snipers and Recce Operators. Individuals can also volunteer for the Brigade Patrol Troop and the Special Boat Service (SBS).

Commanding Officer

The Commanding Officer at RMR Scotland is Lieutenant Colonel R J Heatly MBE Royal Marines. Read more on the Commanding Officer.

HOW TO JOIN

Are you capable of passing recruit training to earn the prestigious Green Beret of the Royal Marines Commandos?

RMR Scotland is a Unit of fit and self motivated men who have all achieved this, and men who are training to do so. By joining us in initial training we will help you develop yourself physically, grow in confidence and develop skills you can take back into your workplace. As a Commando you'll learn increasingly challenging military skills as we teach you to survive in environments as diverse as the jungle and the artic. You will develop specialist qualifications and be trained to handle and fire a variety of weapons.We'll also give you the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of sports and AT activity. On top of all of this we'll pay you too. We won't ask anything of you that you have not been trained to do. It's demanding but that is because it's meant to be, so ask yourself are you determined enough to undergo training and maintain your regular job?

To join you must:

Be male aged 17-30 (35 with suitable previous military experience)

Have a good level of basic fitness

Be able to commit to training on one evening per week, some weekends and two weeks per year.

Glasgow (HQ) Detachment meets on Wednesday Evenings :1930hrs - 2130hrsCall us on 0800 085 7179 or email rmrscotland@btconnect.co.uk and find out if you have what it takes to be a Royal Marines Commando. Our presentation nights are Wednesday Evenings 1930hrs - 2130hrs Glasgow RMR detachment is co-located alongside the HQ RMR Scotland.

RMR Scotland welcomes eligible applicants from all ethnic backgrounds.