Hi, so initially I applied for the Undergraduate Apprenticeship Scheme (UGAS) but upon completing the psychometric test a Warrant Officer at the AFCO advised me on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) instead. Since doing more research about being a submariner I'm not too sure if the job would be right for me. Having heard that it can be 3-6 months on the submarine with no phone and no contact with friends and family (or the outside world) I think i would be more suited to do the accelerated apprentice scheme but as a marine engineer or weapon engineer on board a ship instead, with the ability to actually see a bit of sunlight in my free time.
Having said that i'm wondering if any submariners could give me any advice on what life is really like on board the submarine? how long you've spent away, is the extra pay worth it etc
Thanks.
Having said that i'm wondering if any submariners could give me any advice on what life is really like on board the submarine? how long you've spent away, is the extra pay worth it etc
Thanks.