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Royal Marines Commandos

Royal Marines Commandos are elite soldiers trained to respond to crises and dangers anywhere in the world. They work in teams on demanding operations - from disaster relief to military missions - and their training is among the toughest in the world.

Royal Marines Commandos

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Public Services & Government

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO20%moving to65%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
AI can do very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior CommandoAs a Junior Commando, you will begin your journey with basic training, focusing on physical fitness, teamwork, and foundational military skills.£20,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level CommandoIn this role, you will take on more responsibilities, participate in advanced training, and engage in operational deployments.£35,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior CommandoAs a Senior Commando, you will lead teams in complex operations, mentor junior members, and contribute to strategic planning.£60,000+
There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

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