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[catan-man]

JRB

Are you certain that the total time you would spend at BRNC is exactly 6 weeks? The website is currently saying: (etc)

My apologies: I wasn't very clear in my post. There are eighteen weeks of training - but only eight of these are spent at BRNC (the six I mentioned previously is a six-week block). As I understand it, it runs as follows:

- six weeks at BRNC
- week seven at HMS Excellent doing sea survival
- week eight back at BRNC but with the chaplains
- weeks nine-fourteen doing IST
- week fifteen at BRNC preparing for passing out
- weeks sixteen-eighteen at Beckett House doing the chaplains' transition course

How far have you progressed in the application process so far?

I've sent off my application, but waiting to hear from my ACLO (the person at the AFCO suggested he might want to wait until he can interview me in person).

 

[NavyStuff2020]

Hi @Jamesbb93

I was sent this in October last year prior to my Sift interview. I hope this is of assistance.

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I hope your account is still active. I can see someone asked you for the abbreviations key/chart. Could you please post it again publicly?

 

[soleil]

Hi folks. I’m hoping to join the RN regulars as a chaplain next year when my current church posting ends. The weird training programme for us means that I spend six weeks at BRNC, before doing various other bits (sea survival assessment at Excellent, some time training under BRNC’s chaplaincy, IFT etc.

Can anyone tell me what those six weeks will involve? There was a week-by-week guide on here, but it’s from ‘07 and I’d be surprised if there hadn’t been at least some changes.

(Also any other tips gratefully received!)

Thank you!


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I've given some thought to this and to how best to help you with your question, JRB.

I think that the ideal thing for you to do would be to speak to the RN Chaplaincy Team and to one person in particular.

There is, actually, a Naval Chaplaincy Service Recruiter who liaises with potential applicants for the role of Chaplain with the Royal Navy.

I gather that the current incumbent is the Reverend Martin Evans.

I would get in touch with the Naval Chaplaincy Service and ask how you might get in touch with Martin.

The contact details you need are:

Tel: 023 9262 5552

email: [email protected]

I would give the number a try this afternoon, as I think that it will be re-routed to one of the Chaplains, who should be able to help.

It may well be that you will be invited to visit the Chaplaincy Team at their base once travel gets back to normal, which would be an excellent opportunity for you.

 

[catan-man]

Thanks for this, Soleil: as it happens I had an email from the recruiter a day or so ago with a bit of information, and I'm currently in the process of contacting him to see if he can fill me in some more.

Thanks!

 

[catan-man]

Can anyone shed light on this book?

BRNC: A complete guide to preparation for Royal Naval Officer Training at Britannia Royal Naval College: Amazon.co.uk: Mcbride, Shaun: 9781910602423: Books

Buy BRNC: A complete guide to preparation for Royal Naval Officer Training at Britannia Royal Naval College by Mcbride, Shaun (ISBN: 9781910602423) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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The reviews are pretty polarised, so thought I’d ask here.

 

[pompeyexpat]

Personally I wouldn’t waste my money. Training at BRNC is an ever changing thing and so if you’re looking for a definitive guide on what happens it’s probably out of date. If you’re looking to prepare for BRNC then read the joining instructions.

Written by SLt McBride, a Naval Officer of such experience he didn’t even stay long enough to promote to Lt.

If it was in any way endorsed it wouldn’t have that poor attempt at an RN logo that is just different enough to avoid legal action.

 

[alfred_the_great]

Don't bother.

 

[Domino98]

Wondering if anyone could shed light on BRNC structure for a soon-to-be father


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[alfred_the_great]

Well, there’s a big long building, chapel on the right (when viewed from sea), Wardroom on the left.

Behind it are a series of other buildings, which are mainly used for sleeping in.

Then it’s the gym, navigational instruction block, random other stuff. At the very top seems to be an enclave of HMS RALEIGH (which is positive).

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If you meant what does the course look like - much as mentioned before in this thread. During COVID restrictions, I wouldn’t be surprised if your division is formed into a bubble, and leave availability reduced. Beyond that, it’s getting back to a fairly recognisable form.

 

[catan-man]

chapel on the right (when viewed from sea)

How often is the chapel used? I understand that trainees at Raleigh go every Sunday (more or less) - is it the same at BRNC?

 

[Domino98]

Well, there’s a big long building, chapel on the right (when viewed from sea), Wardroom on the left.

Behind it are a series of other buildings, which are mainly used for sleeping in.

Then it’s the gym, navigational instruction block, random other stuff. At the very top seems to be an enclave of HMS RALEIGH (which is positive).

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If you meant what does the course look like - much as mentioned before in this thread. During COVID restrictions, I wouldn’t be surprised if your division is formed into a bubble, and leave availability reduced. Beyond that, it’s getting back to a fairly recognisable form.

The latter part of your response is what I was looking for more than anything. Of course I know that juggling both is going to be difficult but I have been given mixed messages on how the ease of training at BRNC whilst having a little one at home.

Cheers for prompt response though, much appreciated!


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[alfred_the_great]

I’d work on the basis your other half will be doing all the childcare, and you won’t be seeing them much for the duration of your time at BRNC.