joining the royal navy

Hi guys, has anyone else joined the navy and gone on the Portsmouth trip for 2 days before going’s to Raleigh? If so, what’s it like? And is anyone going on the upcoming ones? I’m booked on the 19-20th June one.

Hi, I’m 17 years old and I’ve been wanting to join the Royal Marines for about 5 years. The problem is 2 years ago I had breathing problems for about a week. I went to the doctors and they gave me an asthma inhaler. The inhaler had no efffect in improving my breathing and I soon realised that it...

Good morning All Today in Navy news Vice Admiral Tony Radakin is to be promoted to First Sea Lord successor to Admiral Sir Philip Jones. I see that Sir Philip Jones was GS. Is there any branch or branches of the service and that see more people in flag rank than others? Regards B

Good morning All I made a post this week regarding joining then RN in what can be seen as difficult time in its history. I received some great responses. Thank you! I am trying to collate as much information as I can about life as a Warfare Officer - submariner ( preferably bomber boats ) I...

Hi all, I’m new to this site so please bare with me haha. I’m currently in the process of looking at different roles. I really want to become a warfare officer. However I don’t have a GCSE grade C in maths (I have every other qualification needed) so I was wondering, am I able to join as a...

Bit new to this but just wondering about PRNC/Raleigh waiting times for ETWE, passed my pjft in January and have heard nothing since? I have called my AFCO numerous occasions to try chase up on it but I don’t want to be too pushy, but does anyone have a rough idea of when the next intakes are?

Bit new to this but just wondering about PRNC/Raleigh waiting times for ETWE, passed my pjft in January and have heard nothing since? I have called my AFCO numerous occasions to try chase up on it but I don’t want to be too pushy, but does anyone have a rough idea of when the next intakes are?

Got me start date for Raleigh 17th June for WS Just lookin to see if thers anyone else on here who starts around that time, prnc 7th May aswell

Hello all, My first post, so apologies if I haven't followed the correct etiquette for posting! Just wanted to know if it is possible to turn up to my local AFCO without having an appointment? On the RN website, it does say no appointment is needed for my AFCO, but I'm slightly skeptical of...

Hi I'm just about to go to Raleigh in a few weeks and need the following questions answered: 1) Are showers at HMS Raleigh private? 2) Do you get ANY leave for the duration of your Phase 1 training? 3) How many persons in one dorm? Any answers would be hugely appreciated! Thanks.