Hi all,

I recently passed my DAA to join as an Engineer Officer. However, I just received a call from my recruiter to say that my application will have to be withdrawn as my degree (chemical engineering) doesn't align with the educational requirements. I have seen multiple posts on Reddit and Navy Net about people becoming Engineer Officers with my degree, so I'm confused as to why my degree was now rejected. Any clarification with this would be much appreciated, I just feel very disheartened as I had put some hope into this career path.

This isn’t a pity post. I’m just a bit conflicted about my place in the URNU. A lot of the cadets come from a very different class background to me and the conversation tends to veer towards their private school education, gap years, refusal to travel below first class, the properties their parents own etc.
I just feel very out of place and unable to engage in a lot of the conversations. I’m genuinely questioning going back.
I know that bias runs both ways and I should try to look beyond these differences, but it’s difficult when I’m genuinely struggling to find common ground.

Any advice?

I know FSB is going on so just wondering if any Logistics have heard yays or nays, second week on and still waiting.

16m planning on joining the Royal navy in the future and want to inquire about the training as I have heard that officer training has changed recently

With the announced increase in minimum wage (13.20 an hour, or 27,456 a year for a 40 hour week) new entrant pay (27,282) is now below minimum wage.

When I joined new entrant pay was £12,572, and minimum wage was £11,481. After 6 months you'd come off new entrant and go onto £15,677 which was at the time 136% of minimum wage.

New entrant now joins on 99% of minimum wage and doesn't get to 136% of minimum wage until they've done NINE YEARS as an AB (supp 2, it's a little quicker on the higher supps but not much and a top whack supp 1 AB only just beats 136%).

When we factor in that 15% of that pay packet is supposed to be x-factor to 'compensate for the exigences of service life' and the fact that the 2015 pension is objectively not very good - how on earth are we going to succeed here?!

You earn MORE flipping burgers in McDonald's for 40 hours a week than you do working 60 hours a week being a stoker on a warship.

HOW IS THIS A THING!?

Note: minimum wage increase is absolutely appropriate, I don't begrudge it at all, my concern is that we're paying well trained and motivated people less than they are worth and certainly less than we'd need to retain them.

Edit: Additionally, I am now paid just over 213% of minimum wage , whereas in 2007 someone of my rank and seniority would be on 332% of minimum wage. So the 'problem' isn't confined to new entrant wages.

Hi, I'm wondering what skills and qualifications you can earn as an aircrewman (rating or officer) that are transferable to a civilian life later on in a career and if anyone has any insight.

If it's any help, I am currently in my final year for a bachelors in aerospace engineering. I haven't quite passed the DAA for an officer role but do have the option for a third and final take (this time at a recruitment centre)

Hi,

I’ve recently applied to become a warfare specialist submariner, is anyone able to tell me what life is like both in the submarine and when you’re on base, and what you do day-to-day both on deployment and on base?

Also, I understand that deployments are around 3-5 months at a time, but how many times a year should I expect to go on deployment?

I’d be grateful to hear from current or previous submariners as I’ve found it hard to find real information from actual Royal Navy submariners online. But all responses will be appreciated.

Thank you.

I finished my DAA a couple weeks ago and was contacted by my recruiter telling me that I now need to choose a more specific role, which I'll be interviewed for. But while I'm waiting to get a call back, I'm kinda struggling to even find a list of options? Do I need to be super specific? Or can I just say something along the lines of "Weapons engineering" or "Air engineering"? If thats not the case, can I find a list of roles somewhere?

Thanks in Advance :)

What sort of things should i expect for my RN CPC and what will i be tested on. Is there any thing i should specifically prepare for and what should i take.

I have passed my DAA, and submitted all my certificates, and gone through the initial interview for the role of Logi officer. My next booked assignment is the BPSS. Does anyone have any experience with it? I am a duel national (they are aware of this), so I hope this does not slow down my application in regards to security etc.

Hi all, I'm going to a remembrance parade in my local area on the 8th and I'm unsure how/where to place a poppy on my 1s. I've not been in long and not had to do this before, and I don't believe I've actually been told how. Can anyone help please?

So I’m applying and obviously I'll need a passport, my application is already in progress but I'm also under 18 and really cant afford one, I was just wondering when I'll need to get a passport by or whether I can be helped to get one since I'm also a bursary student

Hi everyone,
I’m 17 and I’m interested in joining the Royal Navy as a Weapons Engineer. I’ve been researching the different entry routes, but I’m struggling to decide which would be the best option for me. I’d really appreciate advice from anyone currently serving in the Navy, working in Weapons Engineering or who has completed an engineering apprenticeship.
At the moment, I’m considering three possible routes:
Join through a Level 2 engineering apprenticeship and progress to Level 3.
Would this be a good way to get into the Navy, gain practical experience and work towards higher qualifications? How does progression from Level 2 to Level 3 work, and would starting at Level 2 limit my future career opportunities?
Or
Would getting a Level 3 engineering qualification at college give me an advantage when applying? I’ve also heard about fast-track or advanced-entry apprenticeship routes, so I’d like to know whether a college qualification could help me enter at a higher level or shorten my training.
I’m unsure whether it would be more worthwhile to join the Navy as soon as possible or spend time at college first and apply afterwards.
what life is like onboard a ship as a Weapons Engineer, including deployments, working hours, time away from home, living conditions and work-life balance. How much of the job is hands-on engineering compared with classroom learning, and how much responsibility do you get?

Hi everyone, I was hoping to get some clarity on the training pipeline for a Weapons Engineer Officer (Submariner). Could anyone share what the typical timeline looks like from day one through to fully qualifying as I cannot seem to fin many clear documents online especially for the different roles.

I was wondering what level of knowledge I would need for the PRI on different topics and the level of understanding I will need for job roles that aren't my first choice. Does anyone have any advice for University Cadetship Entry in the context of the PRI? I have been struggling a lot with preparations and finding in date relevant information or example questions.

Any help is much appreciated!

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

This is your weekly thread to ask anything about:

• The application process
• Aptitude testing (minus DAA results!)
• Interviews and medicals
• Initial training (Raleigh, BRNC)

Serving members are encouraged to pop in and offer insight too.

Remember, there's no such thing as a stupid question — if you’re thinking it, someone else is too.

I'm pretty keen to join as a mate, either warfare or healthcare role. I mentioned it to my dad, who's ex army - he's supportive but warned that in the 80s the bullying was horrendous and he wouldn't have survived a lot of regiments, he thinks the culture was/is similar in the navy.

Wondering what other's experience has been, I suspect it changed a lot / he might have just got unlucky, but it is still stuck in the back of my mind.

I know PT is demanding during Raleigh, I don’t really struggle with running I understand now though that the 2.4km has been scrapped. What should I expect for press ups (I.e how many up and how many down

What is the return of service and when does it start?

If someone joins at 16, can the leave at 22 (18+4) or is it longer commit due to the addation submariner training?

Just checked, can't joint as Medical Assistant until age 17.5, so no need need to think about specal walls for people joining under 18.

This just leaves the issue of how "Phase 2" is defined and what is inserted between Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Quick question if I do absolute shit on the mechanical and electrical comprehension but do well on work rate, spacial, verbal and numerical can I still qualify to be a warfare officer.

I saw on another Reddit post that the mechanical and electrical comprehension is only really needed to be aced when going for an engineering role is that true or no. I have the practice book and I’m practicing for it daily Thank you.

Is there some tolerance for answering Bearings on the CBAT. Like within 10 degrees is an acceptable answer? Or if it’s not dead on it’s wrong ? Thanks

Hey all wondering what the warfare officer lifestyle is like whether it's a decent career in terms of progression pay etc and any other details about the role (and maybe others similar) you can think of.