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Hello, Just been hit with the unfortunate news that I've been deemed PMU by Capita. The situation essentially goes that I had one bout of mild dermatitis (eczema) almost 8 years ago, all I was given was some aqueous cream (basically moisturiser) and told that it should dissipate soon. It was...

Hi, I have reached the medical stage of my application and am currently waiting on my GP to send the paperwork requested back to Capita Defence. Before starting my Royal Navy application I recently (about 2 months ago) switched from my university GP to my local home GP. When I called my home GP...

Hi all, I'm hoping qualified Chefs or general Royal Navy personell might be able to provide me with some insight into something that is a concerning topic for me regarding joining the Royal Navy. :) In short, I've been interested in a career in the RN since childhood, as my father served as a...

Good Evening, Looking for some up to date Information (2019/2020) re: I am looking to apply for medical assistant (SM); 1. Do you know how long the waiting list is/vacancies? Interested in the bombers. 2. Would I have to do the full trade training? Currently a Qualified EMT with the...

I am currently working for a large civil engineering company dealing with water resources who do a lot of work for WASH (water sanitation health) projects and the likes. I would very much like to get into the humanitarian side of things and therefore the skills I can pick up in the naval...

Hi there, Just wondering if anyone can tell me what happens on the Final Entry Brief at the local AFCO? Thanks

Hi All, For the past couple of years I've been working towards getting things in place so I can join the RNR. Fitness, schedule and general family routines etc. I'm now at the point where I'm applying and got an informal visit scheduled with my local unit in the next few weeks after putting my...

I am a educated 20 year old ( passed with officer marks easily but don’t possess the Alevels required as I did an apprenticeship instead of college) who wants a challenging career. My main aims to achieve is high pay , longevity of career and as many promotions as possible hopefully in as quick...

Dear all, I am new to the forum, my query today is regarding the upcoming medical after passing my recruiting test for Logistic Officer recently. I was also previously in the Army and left in 2014 and passed the discharge medical all good and the navy have my records up until 2014 which have...

Well, it's been a long while since I posted last, but I've been a bit busy getting through Raleigh and now into Phase 2. If you've any questions, hit me up - I'll be happy to answer.

Hey there, Sorry if this has already been addressed however i have had a browse and couldn't quite find a similar case. I have successfully completed my medical and am now waiting on my PRNC. I have however came across quite a few posts where in cases people were denied entry on the grounds of...

On April 29th I am due to start HMS Raleigh. Moving over from Northern Ireland, and with no family in England I am worried about bringing personal belongings over, and having places to store these until after finishing my time at HMS Raleigh. I am Joining as a Communications Technician (CT) and...

Hi all, I have a place at Dartmouth in the coming months as a pilot, I have passsed everything and am absolutely over the moon about it. However in my eye tests I passed the required standards by the skin of my teeth. I am now slightly worried that a year or two into my training I will be...

Hey guys, a noob at this and it's a relationship Q so not sure if this belongs here so bare with me! Just got my PRNC and Raleigh dates (July if anyone else has the same start) I'm joining as a MA and have plans to opt into Sub service. I have been single for over a year now and am feeling...

Can I get any recommendations on watches to buy for HMS Raleigh, basic training please? Thank you.

I’m looking to join the Royal Navy however I am on prescription ‘pizotifen’ tablets for headaches. I was prescribed them 5 years ago but I’m not sure if I was diagnosed with migraines and I’m not sure if I still get bad head aches now or if that’s because of the tablets. Will this make me...

Okay so, Im currently a royal naval scholar, having passed all of the selection boards and medical exams. I will now attend Uni, and then join BRNC for training. 2 years ago I had CBT for an anxiety disorder, this was then disclosed in the medical exam and I was told it wouldn't be a problem...

Hey I am interested in joining the royal navy and have been for a while, its just now however that I'm thinking about applying. The only thing i'm worried about is I have had to go to the hospital in the past due to cocaine use (I thought I was having a heart attack). It was only the one time...

Im looking to sit my RT Test soon (hopefully), and I know it is a bit away, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me the pass mark for a Warfare Officer and how much more difficult is the actual test from the online test and booklets because they are ridiculously easy?

Hello, I have applied to join the Royal Navy as an Air crewman. All was going well until today when i had my medical with CAPITA. The doctor has indicated I may have a heart murmur. This is the first time this has come up in my life, I had never been told this before. I have an appointment with...