Hello everyone,
I'll start with a bit about me
Been qualified for a while now worked on cruise ships , bulkers and ferrys. Currently a 3/E on a ferry . I've wanted to be in the RFA since qualifying however they were not recruiting at the time. I was going to join the navy when I was younger however I was injured so during my recovery I stated my MN cadetship and the RFA seemed like a good balance between the two.
I have a good idea of what I'm getting into but only what I've read and been told by old rfa members on my ships. So on with a couple of questions
How militarized is the rank structure as in yes sir no sir? I take it from what I understand there's no saluting or any of that unless returning one?
How's the social life does the bar tend to be busy or is everyone stuck to there laptops? On that subject is there any internet access or emails?
I understand that ill be expected to do a couple more fire fighting and damage control courses with a RN twist, this shouldn't be too diffrent from the advanced stuff I've done and the further stuff I've done with Holland America should it?
What's the joining procedure like mainly so I know for my first ship?
What's the work load like , he's ect , who looks after what ? Does everyone do everything?
Any other tips appreciated
Thanks for reading
Jonjoe
I'll start with a bit about me
Been qualified for a while now worked on cruise ships , bulkers and ferrys. Currently a 3/E on a ferry . I've wanted to be in the RFA since qualifying however they were not recruiting at the time. I was going to join the navy when I was younger however I was injured so during my recovery I stated my MN cadetship and the RFA seemed like a good balance between the two.
I have a good idea of what I'm getting into but only what I've read and been told by old rfa members on my ships. So on with a couple of questions
How militarized is the rank structure as in yes sir no sir? I take it from what I understand there's no saluting or any of that unless returning one?
How's the social life does the bar tend to be busy or is everyone stuck to there laptops? On that subject is there any internet access or emails?
I understand that ill be expected to do a couple more fire fighting and damage control courses with a RN twist, this shouldn't be too diffrent from the advanced stuff I've done and the further stuff I've done with Holland America should it?
What's the joining procedure like mainly so I know for my first ship?
What's the work load like , he's ect , who looks after what ? Does everyone do everything?
Any other tips appreciated
Thanks for reading
Jonjoe