Transferring from the army to the navy

[kinso89]

Hello
I was wondering if somebody could give me some guidance please? I have been in the army just over 5 years I am still a sapper rank within the Royal engineers but looking to gain lcpl this Octobers board. I no longer want to be in the army though as I'm finding it tedious and would like to try something different still within HM forces. I requested my transfer pack off my regimental RCMO and completed all sections and will hand it in tomorrow. I was wondering though will I have to take a huge pay cut transferring accross to the RN? Has anybody ever come accross somebody before transferring accross said arms?

I have been looking as some possible job opportunities within the RN in the engineering field. I have some civilian street engineering quals such as a modern apprenticeship and I have also gained some further engineering quals in my time in the army.

Does anybody have any sort of idea how long the wait is for the jobs I list below? Just any sort advice and pointers and I would be very grateful...

Undergraduate apprenticeship scheme (UGAS)
Motorman grade 1 (RFA)
Leading hand supply chain (RFA)
Engineering technician (marine engineer)

Thank you very much.

 

[Impact]

@Ninja_Stoker can help you out here.

 

[dapperdunn]

Hello
I was wondering if somebody could give me some guidance please? I have been in the army just over 5 years I am still a sapper rank within the Royal engineers but looking to gain lcpl this Octobers board. I no longer want to be in the army though as I'm finding it tedious and would like to try something different still within HM forces. I requested my transfer pack off my regimental RCMO and completed all sections and will hand it in tomorrow. I was wondering though will I have to take a huge pay cut transferring accross to the RN? Has anybody ever come accross somebody before transferring accross said arms?

I have been looking as some possible job opportunities within the RN in the engineering field. I have some civilian street engineering quals such as a modern apprenticeship and I have also gained some further engineering quals in my time in the army.

Does anybody have any sort of idea how long the wait is for the jobs I list below? Just any sort advice and pointers and I would be very grateful...

Undergraduate apprenticeship scheme (UGAS)
Motorman grade 1 (RFA)
Leading hand supply chain (RFA)
Engineering technician (marine engineer)

Thank you very much.

RN or RFA?

 

[Sumo]

Someone had better shut the flood gates before the army is empty.

 

[SONAR-BENDER]

Look for Hooly, he has done it recently. Also try the search function - you should be able to find some info there.

 

[kinso89]

Someone had better shut the flood gates before the army is empty.

It's because it's sh*t my friend.

 

[kinso89]

RN or RFA?

Sorry could you please explain what the difference is?

Thanks

 

[janner]

There are 3 or 4 ex Pongo's either now serving in the RN or going through the transfer process, have a look at the search facility (top right) I think Hooly is at sea at the moment.

 

[kinso89]

Look for Hooly, he has done it recently. Also try the search function - you should be able to find some info there.

Thanks a lot I will have a browse.

 

[janner]

Sorry could you please explain what the difference is?

Thanks

In basic terms the RN is the fighting side, the RFA is the civilian stores and replenishment side, think tankers etc. As RN you may serve on an RFA ship but not the other way around.

http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/royal-fleet-auxiliary

 

[kinso89]

In basic terms the RN is the fighting side, the RFA is the civilian stores and replenishment side, think tankers etc. As RN you may serve on an RFA ship but not the other way around.

Thanks for clearing that one up for me.

 

[Sumo]

It's because it's sh*t my friend.

Search Army to Navy there are a few threads there for stasrters

 

[kinso89]

Search Army to Navy there are a few threads there for stasrters

Cheers I'll have a browse.

 

[Joint_Force_Harrier]

Someone had better shut the flood gates before the army is empty.

That's the plan, flood the Navy with the Army and push out the crabs

 

[Seadog]

As RN you may serve on an RFA ship but not the other way around.

Not so. I know several examples of RFA Officers and Ratings being appointed to RN ships but other than (IIRC) first appointment PWOs, no one is obliged.

The current HMS Protector had an RFA Bosun and WEO early on.