The Brazilian Navy has announced the opening of the Public Competition for the Naval Infantry Training Course – CPesFN 2023. The notice was recently published and provides for 960 vacancies for male candidates who wish to pursue a military career. The selection process is considered one of the most rigorous in the country and attracts young people from all over Brazil.

The competition is open to candidates who have completed high school and are between 18 and 21 years of age by January 1, 2023. In addition, candidates must meet other requirements such as a minimum height of 1.54m and a maximum height of 2.00m, good physical and mental health, and be up-to-date with their electoral and military obligations, among others.

The Marine Corps training course is a unique opportunity for those seeking a military career. During the selection process, candidates go through several stages, including written exams, physical fitness tests, psychological evaluation, health inspection, and document verification.

Those who pass the selection process will enter a course lasting approximately 17 weeks, where they will receive intensive and specialized training in areas such as combat, shooting, navigation, and survival in extreme situations.

To participate in the Public Selection Process for the Marine Corps Training Course – CPesFN 2023, it is necessary to meet certain requirements established by the Brazilian Navy. See below the main requirements to apply for one of the 960 available positions:

• Must have completed high school or equivalent education by the last day of registration;
• Be between 18 and 21 years of age by January 1, 2023;
• Must be between 1.54m and 2.00m tall;
• To demonstrate good physical and mental health indicators, proven through medical examinations and assessments;
• Being up-to-date with electoral and military obligations;
• Not having a criminal record;
• To possess good social and moral conduct;
• To have an aptitude for a military career.

Furthermore, it is important to highlight that the candidate must correctly fill out the registration form, pay the corresponding fee, and attend the indicated locations to complete the stages of the selection process, which include written exams, physical fitness tests, psychological evaluation, health inspection, and document verification.

The career path of a Marine Corps soldier is one of the most prestigious and recognized within the Brazilian Armed Forces. Marines are highly trained soldiers, specialized in combat on land, sea, and air, and are employed in military defense and security operations throughout the national territory, as well as in peacekeeping missions abroad.

After enrolling in the Marine Corps Training Course, the soldier undergoes intensive training aimed at developing skills and competencies in areas such as combat, shooting, navigation, communication, survival in extreme situations, among others.

The training is conducted in a boarding school setting and lasts approximately 17 weeks, during which candidates are subjected to physical and mental challenges designed to prepare them for future missions.

Upon completion of the course, the marine graduates as a soldier in the Brazilian Navy and may be assigned to serve in various areas and units, such as infantry battalions, special forces, special operations units, among others.

Furthermore, Marines can participate in advanced and specialized training courses, seeking professional development and the acquisition of new skills.

A career as a marine is considered one of the most valued and respected in the military and offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth

The Public Selection Process for the Marine Corps Training Course – CPesFN 2023 consists of several stages designed to assess the knowledge and skills of the candidates.

The main stages of the selection process are:

1. Written Exam: The written exam consists of multiple-choice questions in Mathematics, Portuguese, and Science, and aims to assess the candidates' knowledge in these areas.
2. Physical Fitness Test : The physical fitness test consists of a series of exercises that assess the physical capacity of the candidates, such as running, swimming, and push-ups.
3. Psychological Assessment: The purpose of the psychological assessment is to evaluate the personality, behavior, and emotional skills of candidates, verifying if they have the appropriate profile for a military career.
4. Health Inspection: The health inspection is a medical evaluation aimed at verifying whether the candidate is in good physical and mental health to undertake the training course and military activities.
5. Document Verification: In the final stage of the selection process, candidates must present all required documentation, proving that they meet all the requirements for entry into a military .

In addition to these steps, it is important that candidates are well-informed about the characteristics of a career in the Marine Corps and have good physical and mental preparation to face the challenges of the training course and military activities.

How to register?

Applications for the Public Competition for the Naval Infantry Training Course – CPesFN 2023 must be submitted exclusively online, on the Brazilian Navy website ( www.marinha.mil.br/cgcfn ). The registration period will be announced in the competition's opening notice, which will be published in the Official Gazette of the Union and on the official channels of the Brazilian Navy.

To register, the candidate must follow these steps:

1. Access the Brazilian Navy website and click on the registration link for CPesFN 2023;
2. Fill out the registration form correctly, providing all the requested information;
3. Make the payment of the registration fee, which can be done via bank slip at any bank branch or online using a credit card;
4. Print the registration confirmation and keep it for future reference.

It is important to emphasize that candidates should carefully read the official announcement of the competition, which contains all the information about the selection process, such as dates, times, test locations, required documentation, and more.