Pre Royal Navy Course

If you’ve applied to join the Royal Navy as a Rating and have passed our recruit test, fitness test, medical and interview, you will need to attend a four-day induction course. This will allow you to sample life in the Service and confirm that you are ready for entry.

The course runs at our Acquaint Centres in two locations: HMS Collingwood in Hampshire and MOD Caledonia in Rosyth.

The course is designed to give you an introduction to life and work in the RN, including:

• Our initial training programme for Ratings at HMS Raleigh
• Our ethos and values
• Kit, drill, discipline, teamwork and personal responsibilities
• The working environment of a surface warship or submarine
• Fitness standards and healthy living
• Weapon handlingThe course contains elements you must pass before you can be offered a place at HMS Raleigh:
• A 2.4km run completed on a track within the times specified below:

• Swim 50 metres in under four minutes wearing a swimming costume without touching the bottom or sides of the pool. You must enter and exit the pool unaided and without using steps.
   

You must pass these tests to confirm you are ready to enter the Royal Navy, but equally, it is an opportunity for you to experience life in the Royal Navy and be sure that it is the career for you. Your next step is to join HMS Raleigh.