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Discuss SS training courses at HMS Collingswood? in Joining Up - Royal Navy Recruiting on Navy Net; What training activities/courses do Seaman Specialists do at HMS Collingwood (MWS)?
I can't find where it specifically says for Seaman Spec, can only assume Navigation training unit and the Above water training unit?
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Seaman Spec training courses at HMS Collingwood?
What training activities/courses do Seaman Specialists do at HMS Collingwood (MWS)?
I can't find where it specifically says for Seaman Spec, can only assume Navigation training unit and the Above water training unit?
Edited: To make it simple for SarkingLast edited by Chris1337; 13-05-12 at 08:55.
12-05-12, 23:34 #2I expect you will spend some time in the Fleetwork Trainer learning how to use the manoeuvring codes from ATP-1 Vol 2, and also doing flag signal hoisting - I stand by to be corrected though if I am wrong. Before anyone else says it, Collingwood doesn't have an s.
13-05-12, 07:02 #3The thread title had me worried there for a bit. I know most of us are slightly right of center, but FFS,
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13-05-12, 07:45 #4Moderator 
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It's the in thing to just make up an acronym, obviously.
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Cheers SEP86.
Can anyone back this up?
Sorry Sarking, I thought it wouldn't be too hard to figure out. Sorry to get you all confused.
Edited to make it more simple for you.Last edited by Chris1337; 13-05-12 at 08:55.
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13-05-12, 10:30 #6Senior Member 
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Well we are talking about something to do with the navy. Im sure there are officers employed just to dream up acronyms.
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13-05-12, 11:24 #7[QUOTE=angrydoc;1083846]It's the in thing to just make up an acronym, obviously.[
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Collingwood is bad but I didn't realise it had a secret Nazi Training Unit!
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Not only that but the cadets corps is just a front really they are hitler youth.
13-05-12, 15:28 #10We used to march singing the Horst Wessel Lied when I was there in 72
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