Commando Fitness For Civilians And Potential Royal Marines Recruits

Author : Stephen Robson
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1515382079

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Commando Fitness for Civilians and Potential Royal Marines Recruits by Stephen Robson Pdf

This is a no nonsense book written by a former Royal Marines Commando. What it gives you is a six month training program to get you up to the standards of the military elite. The program contains no gimmicks or forgotten secrets it is just a well-constructed program of progressive physical training that will get you fitter than you have ever been in your life. The program builds from a very basic level of fitness and gradually develops you over the six month period to an elite level of fitness achieved only by a select few in their lives. Whether you go on to join the Marines or choose to remain as a civilian is up to you but with the level of fitness achieved with this program you will be fitter and stronger and have elite military fitness levels that will get you through any basic military training with ease or leave the rest of the parents standing in awe during sports days with your kids.

Author : Various
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0857338072

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Royal Marines Fitness Manual by Various Pdf

The physical training that all Royal Marines recruits undergo is challenging and demanding, yet also structured and achievable. Here, for the first time, is an official manual to show you in detail how they succeed and how you can mirror all relevant aspects in your own fitness training. Packed with facts and step-by-step instruction accompanied by hundreds of colour photographs, Royal Marines Fitness contains a wealth of guidance for anyone wanting to achieve a higher level of fitness, whether it's preparing for a marathon, losing weight or putting on muscle mass. This manual provides you with all the tools and information you need to put together a training programme specific to your own targets, and to adapt it as you surpass your expectations.

Author : Richard McMunn
Publisher : How2Become Ltd
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781907558047

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How 2 Become a Royal Marines Commando by Richard McMunn Pdf

The Royal Marines pride themselves on their professionalism, teamwork and the desire to succeed. This insider's guide has been created in conjunction with current serving Royal Marines recruitment staff and is designed to show you how to successfully pass the Commando selection process.

Author : Jake Olafsen
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart Limited
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780771068577

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Wearing the Green Beret by Jake Olafsen Pdf

With the authenticity of Jarhead and Bravo Two Zero and the straight-up narrative of Contact Charlie, this military memoir describes what really goes on in the training of an elite soldier and his tours in Afghanistan. In 2004, Jake Olafsen signed up for the Royal Marines Commandos. He left everything behind at home in Canada on the basis of a spur-of-the-moment decision. The Royal Marines have the toughest and longest basic training of any infantry unit in the world. For Olafson, this meant eight months of wet and cold in England and Wales. It was hell, but he came out with the four Commando qualities that the corps look for: courage, determination, unselfishness, cheerfulness in the face of adversity. Olafsen went on to serve for four years as a Commando in the Royal Marines, an elite military unit based in the United Kingdom. He went to Afghanistan twice: in 2006, he went to confront the Taliban in Helmand Province for six months, and in 2007, he was sent to do it all over again. His story is filled with good experiences, like the sense of accomplishment, patriotism, and camaraderie, and the opportunity to travel the world. But all good things come at a price. The sacrifices he made for the Corps are significant; he has killed the enemy and he has buried his friends. And in telling his story, Olafsen hopes that he can make sense of it all. This is an honest, gutsy story about the mud and the blood, the triumphs and the tragedies. From the Hardcover edition.

Author : Gareth Timmins
Publisher : Hodder Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1529363535

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Becoming The 0. 1% by Gareth Timmins Pdf

*Overcome any obstacle that life throws at you by cultivating an unbreakable mindset and learning to think like a Royal Marines Commando* What readers are saying about Becoming the 0.1%: 'A really interesting insight into the process of forging a Royal Marine Commando and becoming one of a very select group of elite performers' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Painfully truthful and honest, becoming the 0.1% is one of the best book's you'll read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Essential reading for all leaders' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The lessons from this book are essential lessons for life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is an absolute masterpiece' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ __________ Historical recruitment campaigns to become a Royal Marines Commando drew on a harrowing but intriguing narrative: 99.9% Need Not Apply. In 2005, only one in a thousand applications for the Royal Marines were successful in reaching the end of training, earning the Coveted Green Beret - a world renowned symbol of excellence. Becoming the 0.1% is the first-ever diary account of this training regime, charting the odds-stacked journey of Gareth Timmins, a 20-year-old recruit at the time, and providing a psychological framework for understanding how he was able to cultivate the mental strength and resilience needed to push through to success. Each week of training is accompanied by lessons on his short-comings and growth to peak performance. It uses real-life and often terrifying experiences to describe to the reader the edge you need to cultivate a 0.1% mindset and succeed in life and work, by learning how to: - Visualise achievements - Combat fatigue and burnout - Stay motivated by not losing sight of the end goal - Eradicate complacency and achieve mastery - Redefine expectation and regulate disappointment - Live without convenience - Thrive under pressure - Break down self-imposed limitations - Be held accountable to others __________ 'A practical and no-nonsense guide on dealing with the toughest situations, from someone who has been there and done it.' -- Levison Wood 'It will help you to navigate life.' -- The Times

Author : Chris Terrill
Publisher : Random House
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781407007908

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Commando by Chris Terrill Pdf

Chris Terrill is a man in search of his limit. He's 55 years old. He is not a soldier. He is being trained by the Royal Marines and he is going to Afghanistan. The only difference is that instead of a gun, Chris will be holding a camera and filming the whole ordeal for a major TV series. The Royal Marines Commando training base in Lympstone Devon, has a famous motto: '99.9% need not apply'. Of those who start training, after a very tough selection process, nearly 50% fail to make it through the most gruelling physical tests of any armed forces in the world in an eight month training regime. The elite who do eventually pass out are generally eighteen years old and at the peak of physical condition. But Chris Terrill is the exception: this book will tell of his heroic struggle to become the oldest man to win the coveted Royal Marines Commando Green Beret and enter the record books. And after six months of hell, what next? Chris will follow the raw recruits on a tour to Southern Afghanistan. He will tell the story in book and film of the fears and hopes of the youngsters as they are plunged into one of the planet's most dangerous wars in the outlaw mountain terrain of Helmand Province. He will tell of ferocious battles against the Taliban, of firefights, of jaw-dropping heroism, British sang froid and humour and tragedy as causalities are suffered -- all from the unique perspective of a civilian who has achieved the ultimate accolade: to be accepted as an honorary Royal Marines Commando. Commando is a brilliant account of modern war on the front line.

Author : DK Publishing
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780756657048

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The Survival Handbook by DK Publishing Pdf

Essential skills for outdoor adventure from the Royal Marines Learn to stay alive with the Royal Marines. Want to know what to do if you met a bear in the woods, how to light a fire in the rain or what to do in shark-infested waters? Get the answers to these and many more questions with the ultimate guide to survival techniques as experienced by the Royal Marines. Pick up survival basics, from staying fit, to planning your expedition and packing essential kit. Discover what to do on a trail, from navigating and using pack animals to hiking or even skiing to your destination. You'll pick up wilderness techniques and learn to make shelters, find water, spot, catch and cook wild food. And when there's an emergency you'll be glad you learned how to mount a rescue, use essential first aid techniques and even how to get found. Learn survival techniques from the men who've been there, done it and survived. And take on the most testing challenges nature can throw at you.

Author : John Parker
Publisher : Headline
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472202642

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Royal Marines Commandos by John Parker Pdf

The Royal Marines were originally formed under the auspices of the Royal Navy to guard its sailing ships from harm. They are proud of their history and origins but the Navy heritage is fading. John Parker charts how the units have moved away from their nautical beginnings to develop, over time, into the most versatile force in the British military, containing one of their most elite brigades. The Royal Marines Commandos have, over the past few years, developed into the premier fighting organisation on land, sea and air. This history deals with events associated with the Royal Marines and subsequently in their commando role, starring in all major conflicts including Italy, Malaysia, the Borneo confrontation with Indonesia, and more recently Afghanistan.

Author : Gareth Timmins
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781529363517

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Becoming the 0.1% by Gareth Timmins Pdf

'A practical and no-nonsense guide on dealing with the toughest situations, from someone who has been there and done it.' -- Levison Wood 'It will help you to navigate life.' -- The Times *** Historical recruitment campaigns to become a Royal Marines Commando drew on a harrowing but intriguing narrative: 99.9% Need Not Apply. In 2005, only one in a thousand applications for the Royal Marines were successful in reaching the end of training, earning the Coveted Green Beret - a world renowned symbol of excellence. Becoming the 0.1% is the first-ever diary account of this training regime, charting the odds-stacked journey of Gareth Timmins, a 20-year-old recruit at the time, and providing a psychological framework for understanding how he was able to cultivate the mental strength and resilience needed to push through to success. Each week of training is accompanied by lessons on his short-comings and growth to peak performance. It uses real-life and often terrifying experiences to describe to the reader the edge you need to cultivate a 0.1% mindset and succeed in life and work, by learning how to: Visualise achievements Combat fatigue and burnout Stay motivated by not losing sight of the end goal Eradicate complacency and achieve mastery Redefine expectation and regulate disappointment Live without convenience Thrive under pressure Break down self-imposed limitations Be held accountable to others

Author : Richard McMunn
Publisher : How2Become Ltd
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907558719

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Royal Marines Officer Workbook by Richard McMunn Pdf

Author : Sam McGrath
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781472839718

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Be PARA Fit by Sam McGrath Pdf

THE 4-WEEK FORMULA FOR ELITE PHYSICAL FITNESS ARE YOU READY TO BE PARA FIT? Transform your lifestyle and fitness with the powerful new programme from Major Sam McGrath, former commander of the legendary PARAs' P Company selection process. Whatever your fitness level this 4-week formula evolves with you, equipping you to take on your most ambitious goals, maximize your potential and achieve transformational results. CHALLENGE yourself and your body with the same endurance training and functional movement patterns used during PARA selection. BUILD a lifestyle that complements your training with Major McGrath's pyramid approach, aligning firm foundations of sleep, nutrition and mobility with a structured exercise regime. CONQUER your fears and unlock a 'Paratrooper Mindset', with a focus on progress, not perfection, and the confidence to embody the PARA maxim 'Ready for Anything'. Be PARA Fit is supported by a fully integrated companion app designed to guide you through the tailored 4-week exercise regime. Download it today through the App Store or Google Play.

Author : Mark A. Burchell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317061144

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Decoding a Royal Marine Commando by Mark A. Burchell Pdf

With a heritage dating back to the mid-seventeenth century, the Royal Marines have accrued a rich history of rituals, artefacts and material culture that is consciously deployed in order to define and shape the institution both historically and going forward into an uncertain future. Drawing upon this heritage, Mark Burchell offers a unique method of understanding how the Royal Marines draw upon this material culture in order to help transform ordinary labour power to political agency comprising acts of controlled and sustained violence. He demonstrates how a barrage of objects and items - including uniforms, weapons, landscapes, architecture, personal kit, drills, rituals, and iconography - are deployed in order successfully to integrate the recruits into the Royal Marines' culture. It is argued that this material culture is a vital tool with which to imprint the military's own image on new recruits as they embark on a process of de-individualisation. Having been granted unprecedented access to the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone as an anthropologist, Burchell observed an intake of recruits throughout their demanding and exhausting year-long training programme. The resulting book presents to the academic community for the first time, a theorised in-depth account of a relatively unexplored social community and how its material culture creates and reifies new military identities. This path-breaking interdisciplinary analysis provides fresh understanding of the multiple processes of military enculturation through a meticulous revision of the relationships that exist between disciplinary and punishment practices; violence and masculinity; narratives and personhood; and will explore how these issues are understood by recruits through their practical application of body to physical labour, and by the cues of their surrounding material culture.

Author : Mark Hardie
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781841659367

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Think Like a Marine by Mark Hardie Pdf

Practical advice and invaluable lessons for everyday life from a former Royal Marines Commando. Mark Hardie MBE has trained Royal Marine Commandos for operations in the world's harshest environments. In this inspirational guide he shows that being part of an elite fighting force doesn't only take stamina and strength, it takes the right mindset. Once you can take charge of your mind, you can unlock your potential. Whether you are heading into battle or facing the challenges of modern life, there are marine training techniques that will help you to think clearly, grasp the situation at hand and achieve your goals. Building on the author's own first-hand experience of operations and training Royal Marines, the book covers: Learning what you can and can't control, when to use intuition and analysis. How to remove distractions, avoid procrastination and maximise your efficiency. How to increase your strength with equipment-free exercises. How to take charge of stress, sharpen your senses and learn essential survival techniques. Discover what makes a good leader and learn how to manage conflict. How to make decisions, solve problems and employ the commando spirit in your everyday life. Highly illustrated and easy-to-follow, this book is suitable for all ages and all walks of life. When you can anticipate, adapt and achieve, you can Think Like a Marine.

Author : United States. Marine Corps
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : MINN:319510028380229

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Marine Infantry Regiment by United States. Marine Corps Pdf

Author : Patrick K. O'Donnell
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780306815935

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We Were One by Patrick K. O'Donnell Pdf

A riveting first-hand account of the fierce battle for Fallujah during the Iraq War and the Marines who fought there--a story of brotherhood and sacrifice in a platoon of heroes Five months after being deployed to Iraq, Lima Company's 1st Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, found itself in Fallujah, embroiled in some of the most intense house-to-house, hand-to-hand urban combat since World War II. In the city's bloody streets, they came face-to-face with the enemy-radical insurgents high on adrenaline, fighting to a martyr's death, and suicide bombers approaching from every corner. Award-winning author and historian Patrick O'Donnell stood shoulder to shoulder with this modern band of brothers as they marched and fought through the streets of Fallujah, and he stayed with them as the casualties mounted.