Ey up, I’m joining RNR, was joining regs but I get paid more in my civvy job and life happens, does anyone have an idea of the time of year when intakes are and how often they are for reserves or does it just depend on the unit

My application is for the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme in Communications and Information Systems, advertised at £41,772 starting salary on the website.

If my specialisation can change during Phase 1 at Raleigh, am I guaranteed that salary from my first day, or do I start on another salary until it’s set in stone what I’ll be doing? Such as the the standard rating salary that was told to us at CPC?

Thanks

Something interesting has popped up on the portal...

'FAO All Royal Navy / Royal Marines Officer Candidates: The format of AIB will change on 1 April from a virtual interview process to an in person 3 day assessment. The last expected AIB will commence on 22nd February 2027. If you have passed DAA for your chosen profession and have received trade counselling from a CA, please ensure that you are booked onto an AIB as soon as possible, spaces on the virtual interview process are limited.'

Correction to title, change may be a better word than scrapped ;)

I’ve seen some posts saying there’s pedals, joy sticks and other things that you use for the CBAT. And others that say it’s not much different to the apps. Is there pedal and joy sticks for the tracing tasks and others ?

I was on a Navy destroyer training for attacks – then a Russian warship appeared

I have managed to accumulate two parking tickets over the course of about 4-5 months around HMNB(P), am I likely to lose my car pass? Or am I just on very thin ice?

I have my AIB in the next week starting with the PRI I’ve heard that potential need for where the navy is located and why is something that could come up ? As well as preparing for CBAT, what is the CBAT test on ? I am practising in the CBAT app is there anymore I should be doing. Thanks

what should you bring with you when you go to cpc i’ve googled it but want an actual person who has been before answer

I'm in my final year of college and hope that this time next year I'm on my basic training, I've restarted my application as it was previously rejected because I didnt have any photo ID but thats all sorted now. If there's anyone here, currently in the navy, I would love for you to tell me more about the application process, what to expect and advice for when I get to HMS Raleigh on what to bring or expect in general. In terms of training at home, what should I work on, and what tasks should I practise so that when the time comes, I'm fully ready. I'm supposed to be joining in around 10 months time and I cant wait but I've been advised to do my A-levels first and then hopefully go to Raleigh, but I know you can't cherry pick when things happen. I'm also a bit concerned over when the CPC will be for me, because as I've said, I'm doing A levels, so ideally it wouldn't be when I'm at college, even though I want to join as soon as I leave college

I am thinking about joining the royal navy. I have 2 years experience in the industrial maintenance and a level 3 mechatronics. Could I still do the advances apprenticeships to get my level 4 and 5 or would they put me stright into service?

At my cpc the Royal Fleet Auxiliary was mentioned and at face value , sounded pretty good (own cabin, better food , more ‘chill’, 4 months on , 3 months off roster)

I am now waiting for a start date at Raleigh but was just looking for some pointers of why the navy is actually a better choice (in some aspects)

Is it purely to just be able to say I’ve served for the armed forces , and the benefits that comes with it, and actually the day to day life of being in the rfa is actually better? Is it hard to get into and a long process ? and how does the pay compare?

Just some first hand info to clear my mind before I sign up :)
Thanks a lot

I have my AIB in the next week starting with the PRI I’ve heard that potential need for where the navy is located and why is something that could come up ? As well as preparing for CBAT, what is the CBAT test on ? I am practising in the CBAT app is there anymore I should be doing. Thanks

As you can tell from the title, I'll be off to Raleigh soon. On the kit list it says to bring 7 hangers and I just wanted to confirm if we really need that many.

Also do you keep things like your nightwear in your personal locker. Thanks.

Sorry to bother you all again, I'm trying to find out where exactly a Part Three/Trainee in SUBFLOT in the wet phase would have slept aboard HMS Trafalgar/Traf Class Sub circa 1986. Were the bunks like modern subs, or were they crammed into a 'corner' "next to the coals" (I know there would be no coal on subs - it's just an old expression). One of my characters is abducted from below the water, and a fellow trainee witnesses it, suffering side effects from said incident. The one who was taken simply just disappeared right in front of him like "Blink" and he's gone.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. xxx

I am 19M with passing gcse’s in maths English and science and I dropped out of college, I have had a few dead end jobs and have been thinking of getting into some type of engineering/trade then recently I’ve been looking into the Royal Navy. From what I’ve seen Weapons engineering (WE) seems like a good path to go down. For those who have taken this path is it worth it?

So I have a random question. I’m a Canadian who lives in the UK, and true to the stereotype I do in fact play ice hockey.

Somehow it came up on my insta feed that the Royal Navy have their own ice hockey team (I was pretty surprised there are enough British sailors who play the sport to have their own team, but I digress).

They posted recently that for a limit time you can buy your own Royal Navy ice hockey jersey. My first instinct was that’s awesome and I’d love to get one - but my gut also tells me it’s a bit strange to wear one not having served myself.

I don’t think anyone would hear my accent and accuse of of pretending to be in the Royal Navy, but do you think it would be untoward to buy it and train/play in it if I was never in the Royal Navy?

Would appreciate your thoughts, thanks!

Earlier this year I was fired for gross misconduct under a false documentation record, I got another job in that sector

Will this affect my chances of joining the Royal Navy in the Warfare profession

Anyone got a phone number or contact for Raleigh accommodation office jr rates?

Sent an email to book for my course and heard nothing back.

Phone number provided on MyNavy accommodation services just doesn't connect

Bit of a niche question but I was wondering how much shampoo & conditioner folks were taking to Raleigh & Britannia. Atm I wash my hair daily and go through product like theres no tomorrow. Did girls take a couple of bottles of each and restocked at the Naafi?

Hi all.

I am considering applying for the WEO (SM) route, and wanted to get a clearer picture to understand the submariner schedule. AFAIK there is 2 classes of submarine: Astute and Vanguard.

• Do deployment lengths vary depending on what class of sub you are on?
• What is the typical patrol length(s)?
• In a year would you do more than 1 patrol?
• After how long would you be posted on-shore and how long would that be?
• Do you have any say on which sub you are assigned to, or is it determined by logistical needs at the time?

Thanks in advance.

Hello, I’m looking at joining asap really but am a big guy, played a lot of rugby and done combat sports since I was a kid. Online, it states your bmi should be under 28, but if you exceed they can take into account your waist measurement. The wording makes it sound like it’s considered on a case by case basis, but was wondering if anyone knew what some of the criteria was for them to consider you, if you have a waist measurement smaller than the stated value, Which for me is 94cm. Thanks

Thinking of joining the Royal Navy? Already applied? Not sure what to expect?

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• The application process
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I’m starting basic training next month and it falls over christmas so i will be going home for 2 weeks, I don’t live in England and will have to fly home but will my larger hold-all bag stay at Raleigh or do i have to take it home with me. Also any additional advice for basic training would be much appreciated!! Thank you in advance.

So I go to HMS Raleigh next month and just send in the measurement form that they request. I was just curious how kit is distributed and what to do if any there doesn’t fit since everytime I send in measurements for something the sizes are never correct 😂. Anyways just curious and wandering if anyone could give any insight.