Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth

BRNC Dartmouth

Britannia Royal Naval College is a modern, military college steeped in traditional values, delivering learning that is inspiring, challenging and relevant to meet Fleet operational capability. It has been at the forefront of the education and development of world-class Naval Officers in Dartmouth since 1863.

To deliver courageous leaders with the spirit to fight and win.

Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
Britannia Royal Naval College Opens for Public Tours

COMMANDING OFFICER

Jerry Kyd

RANK:
Captain

JOINED:
1985

SPECIALISATION:
Warfare

PREVIOUS UNITS:
Monmouth, Ark Royal, Illustrious

Military experience

Educated at Southampton University, Jerry Kyd joined the Royal Navy as a Seaman Officer in 1985 and spent his early career at sea in various ships, including aircraft carriers, frigates and the Fishery Protection Squadron.

In the 1990s, he qualified as a Gunnery Officer and Specialist Navigator, and saw active service in operations in Northern Ireland, Kosovo and the Gulf.

In the last decade, in addition to instructional duties at the Maritime Warfare School as the Specialist Navigator Course ‘teacher’, he served as the Navigating Officer of HMS Ark Royal and commanded the Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth.

Leaving the sea temporarily, he spent four busy years in the Ministry of Defence, where he was responsible initially for the Global Combat Ship project in the Department of Equipment Capability before selection to serve as the Military Assistant and Deputy Principal Staff Officer to the Chief of the Defence Staff.

After attending the Higher Command and Staff Course, he commanded the strike carrier HMS Ark Royal before moving across to HMS Illustrious as she worked up from her refit in the commando carrier role.

Leaving ‘Lusty’ in early 2012, he returned to the Ministry of Defence as the Assistant Head of the Directorate of Operational Capability before taking Command of Britannia Royal Naval College in September 2012.

Captain Jerry Kyd is married and has four sons; his other interests include keeping fit, shooting, improving his alpine skiing and, as a Yachtmaster (Offshore), sailing in home waters.

UNIT DIARY

Surface Fleet

BRNC Dartmouth

13.04.12

Week Seven Soaking13/04/12

Officer cadets from Britannia Royal Naval College have been faced with the challenges of Raleigh's Damage Repair Instructional Unit (DRIU) - all part of the redesigned Initial Naval Training (Officer) course.

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- leadership training for naval airmen at britannia royal naval college
- leadership training for naval airmen at britannia royal naval college
- leadership training for naval airmen at britannia royal naval college
- New Naval officers receive Royal seal of approval
  
  The Duke of York meeting the four veterans of World War 2, who have recently been presented with the Arctic Star. Photo courtesy of Sir Martin Thomas
- New Naval officers receive Royal seal of approval
  
  The Duke of York inspecting the parade. Photo Courtesy of Craig Keating
- New Naval officers receive Royal seal of approval
  
  The Duke of York takes the salute during the march past. Photo courtesy of Craig Keating
- New Naval officers receive Royal seal of approval
  
  The Duke of York inspecting the parade. Photo Courtesy of Craig Keating
- New Naval officers receive Royal seal of approval
  
  Father and son - Lt Tom Smith and his father WO1 Garry Smith. Photographed by Nicki Dunwell
- World championships beckon for Royal Navy gig crews
  
  World championships beckon for Royal Navy gig crews
- World championships beckon for Royal Navy gig crews
  
  World championships beckon for Royal Navy gig crews
- A New Approach To Royal Naval Reserve Officer Initial Naval Training
- A New Approach To Royal Naval Reserve Officer Initial Naval Training
- A New Approach To Royal Naval Reserve Officer Initial Naval Training
- A New Approach To Royal Naval Reserve Officer Initial Naval Training
- A New Approach To Royal Naval Reserve Officer Initial Naval Training
- A New Approach To Royal Naval Reserve Officer Initial Naval Training
- A New Approach To Royal Naval Reserve Officer Initial Naval Training
- A New Approach To Royal Naval Reserve Officer Initial Naval Training
- BRNC at rowing championship
  
  LPT Ollie Osborne
- BRNC at indoor rowing championship
  
  Lt Maxine Ashby
- Britannia Royal Naval College Opens for Public Tours
- Adventurous Berkshire Legal Eagle Joins Royal Navy
  
  Joining the Royal Navy has brought about a change of pace in life for Officer Cadet Catherine Pease, 27, after swapping careers. Catherine from Burghfield Common, near Reading, is half way through experiencing life at sea, including war-like training scenarios on Plymouth-based warship HMS Bulwark while training to become an officer at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.
- Royal Navy sailors share 500 years of seafaring knowledge with Saudi partners
  
  Five Royal Navy sailors are drawing on five centuries of British seafaring expertise to share their knowledge with the next generation of men who will go to sea with the Royal Saudi Navy. The Britons train Saudi students at the King Fahd Naval Academy in Jubail in the basics of the seamanship, leadership and naval weaponry and systems.
- Royal Navy sailors share 500 years of seafaring knowledge with Saudi partners
  
  Five Royal Navy sailors are drawing on five centuries of British seafaring expertise to share their knowledge with the next generation of men who will go to sea with the Royal Saudi Navy. The Britons train Saudi students at the King Fahd Naval Academy in Jubail in the basics of the seamanship, leadership and naval weaponry and systems.
- Royal Navy sailors share 500 years of seafaring knowledge with Saudi partners
  
  Five Royal Navy sailors are drawing on five centuries of British seafaring expertise to share their knowledge with the next generation of men who will go to sea with the Royal Saudi Navy. The Britons train Saudi students at the King Fahd Naval Academy in Jubail in the basics of the seamanship, leadership and naval weaponry and systems.
- Royal Navy sailors share 500 years of seafaring knowledge with Saudi partners
  
  Five Royal Navy sailors are drawing on five centuries of British seafaring expertise to share their knowledge with the next generation of men who will go to sea with the Royal Saudi Navy. The Britons train Saudi students at the King Fahd Naval Academy in Jubail in the basics of the seamanship, leadership and naval weaponry and systems.
- Cadets Come To The Aid Of Dartmouth Pre-School
  
  17 Cadets visited Dartmouth preschool in Southford Road to give the garden a spring clean ready for the new term.
- Operation beach clean for BRNC Cadets
- Operation beach clean for BRNC Cadets
- Lieutenant Victor Currie's tribute to Falklands Yomp
- Lieutenant Victor Currie's tribute to Falklands Yomp
- Lieutenant Victor Currie's tribute to Falklands Yomp
- Naval uni students test their grit at BRNC
- Naval uni students test their grit at BRNC
- Parade for Officers promoted from the ranks
  
  Newly commissioned Royal Navy Officers promoted from the ranks have paraded in front of their families and friends during the latest passing-out-parade held at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC).
- Parade for Officers promoted from the ranks
  
  Newly commissioned Royal Navy Officers promoted from the ranks have paraded in front of their families and friends during the latest passing-out-parade held at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC).
- Parade for Officers promoted from the ranks
  
  Newly commissioned Royal Navy Officers promoted from the ranks have paraded in front of their families and friends during the latest passing-out-parade held at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC).
- Britannia celebrates its 150-year bond with Dartmouth
  
  The original HMS Britannia
- Britannia celebrates its 150-year bond with Dartmouth
  
  Cadets undertaking much activity on HMS Britannia's starboard side
- Britannia celebrates its 150-year bond with Dartmouth
  
  Morning prayers on the poopdeck of HMS Britannia
- Britannia celebrates its 150-year bond with Dartmouth
  
  A painting by Charles Dixon, showing the original Britannia under sail en route from Portland to Dartmouth.
- Britannia celebrates its 150-year bond with Dartmouth
  
  Cadets taking part in drill training onboard ship
- Britannia celebrates its 150-year bond with Dartmouth
  
  The second HMS Britannia (left) and HMS Hindostan
- First Sea Lord Meets The Navy’s Next Generation Of Leaders
  
  The Royal Navy’s most senior Officer pays a visit to Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth.
- The Princess Royal takes BRNC Salute
  
  The Princess Royal meeting the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth
- The Princess Royal takes BRNC Salute
  
  The Princess Royal chats to one of the Cadets during the parade.
- The Princess Royal takes BRNC Salute
  
  The Princess Royal congratulating the Officer Cadets during the inspection.
- The Princess Royal takes BRNC Salute
  
  The Princess Royal inspecting the successful Officer Cadets
- Fareham Royal Navy Officer Cadet Nominated For Top Award
  
  Officer Cadet (OC) Peter Whiteley
- Fareham Royal Navy Officer Cadet Nominated For Top Award
  
  Officer Cadet (OC) Peter Whiteley
- PTIs getting into the Christmas spirit with the Captain of BRNC, Capt Jerry Kyd.
- PTIs getting into the Christmas spirit with the Captain of BRNC, Capt Jerry Kyd.
- South Korean Visitors For Britannia Royal Naval College
  
  A group of Midshipman from the South Korean Naval Academy have paid a visit to Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, for an insight into the challenges faced by their UK counterparts during initial training.
- South Korean Visitors For Britannia Royal Naval College
  
  A group of Midshipman from the South Korean Naval Academy have paid a visit to Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, for an insight into the challenges faced by their UK counterparts during initial training.
- Royal Fleet Auxiliary cadets complete training at BRNC
  
  Captain Duncan Lamb inspecting the RFA Officer Cadets during the parade
- Royal Fleet Auxiliary cadets complete training at BRNC
  
  The RFA Officer Cadets salute the VIP during the march pass.
- Royal Fleet Auxiliary cadets complete training at BRNC
  
  The RFA Officer Cadets march through the doors of Britannia Royal Naval College at the end of the parade.
- Officer Cadets with Damage Control Equipment
- The BRNC boat used to rescue Paul Thomas
- WO1 Garry Smith MSM & PM David Cameron 2012
  
  PRIME MINISTER TAKES THE SALUTE AT BRNC Photograph's LA(Phot) Rob Gillies The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has taken the salute at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) as 68 Cadets became the first to complete a newly enhanced Initial Naval Training Course for officers, introduced in February 2012. A total of 256 Royal Navy personnel were on parade at BRNC to mark the occasion as Mr Cameron inspected the successful cadets, watched by their families and friends. Addressing the parade, the Prime Minister said: Ã¢â¬ÅThe Royal Navy is absolutely fundamental to our security as an island nation. And itÃ¢â¬â¢s a vital part of our heritage. The challenges you face over the coming years may place demands on you experienced by few others of your age in the world today. Despite the technology of today, being in the armed forces is an intensely human business. It is based on personal relationships and the ability of people like you to lead your fellow men and women, even in the face of danger. And there is no greater honour that a nation can bestow than the trust to lead your fellow men and women. That is the task you will have. Your training here has given you the best possible start.Ã¢â¬Â
- Prime Minister takes the salute at Dartmouth
  
  The Prime Minister inspects the successful cadets escorted by Captain Jerry Kyd.
- Prime Minister takes the salute at Dartmouth
  
  The Prime Minister meets some of the successful cadets
- Prime Minister takes the salute at Dartmouth
  
  The Prime Minister talks to a few of the Officer Cadets
- Prime Minister takes the salute at Dartmouth
  
  Shows from left to right Midshipman Miles Amery and his father CPO Bill Amery
- Prime Minister takes the salute at Dartmouth
  
  The Prime Minister inspects the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth
- Prime Minister takes the salute at Dartmouth
  
  The Prime Minister congratulates Cadets on parade
- Prime Minister takes the salute at Dartmouth
  
  The Prime Minister takes the salute during the march pass
- Service of Thanksgiving at BRNC for Admiral Sir David Williams
  
  Memorial service BRNC Dartmouth Service of thanksgiving for the late Admiral Sir David Williams GCB The service was held in the college chapel, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth on Monday 8th October 2012. The Service, attended by the First Sea Lord & other Royal Representatives, and conducted by the Deputy Chaplain of the Fleet and the Chaplain of Britannia Royal Naval College, was attended by family members, friends and colleagues leaving the college chapel bursting at the seams.
- Service of Thanksgiving at BRNC for Admiral Sir David Williams
  
  Memorial service BRNC Dartmouth Service of thanksgiving for the late Admiral Sir David Williams GCB The service was held in the college chapel, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth on Monday 8th October 2012. The Service, attended by the First Sea Lord & other Royal Representatives, and conducted by the Deputy Chaplain of the Fleet and the Chaplain of Britannia Royal Naval College, was attended by family members, friends and colleagues leaving the college chapel bursting at the seams.
- Service of Thanksgiving at BRNC for Admiral Sir David Williams
  
  Memorial service BRNC Dartmouth Service of thanksgiving for the late Admiral Sir David Williams GCB The service was held in the college chapel, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth on Monday 8th October 2012. The Service, attended by the First Sea Lord & other Royal Representatives, and conducted by the Deputy Chaplain of the Fleet and the Chaplain of Britannia Royal Naval College, was attended by family members, friends and colleagues leaving the college chapel bursting at the seams.
- Stunning Dartmouth bridge simulator brings Navy’s key harbours to life
- Stunning Dartmouth bridge simulator brings Navy’s key harbours to life
- Stunning Dartmouth bridge simulator brings Navy’s key harbours to life
- Stunning Dartmouth bridge simulator brings Navy’s key harbours to life
- Dame Mary Peters appointed Honorary Naval Officer
  
  Dame Mary Peters (third from right) with her fellow Honorary Officers and Naval staff, including Commodore Gareth Derrick, Commander Maritime Reserves (far left)
- MPs Visit BRNC
- MPs Visit BRNC
- MPs Visit BRNC
- Field work for officer cadets
- BRNC charity donation
- Rescue of the 'Aqua Suilis'
  
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- Rescue of the 'Aqua Suilis'
  
  KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA
- Rescue of the 'Aqua Suilis'
  
  KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA
- Sub-Lieutenant Richard Burns and Midshipman Edward Pearson
- left to right Petty Officer Matthew ‘Wacka’ Payne and civilian staff member Phil Orton
- left to right Petty Officer Matthew ‘Wacka’ Payne and civilian staff member Phil Orton
- Dartmouth Students
- Dartmouth Students
- Dartmouth Students
- One of the picket boats sails around a Type 23 frigate moored in the Plymouth Sound
- One of the picket boats sailing past Plymouth Hoe
- An Officer Cadets salutes as the Picket Boat sails past Plymouth Hoe, leading a Division of Pacific 24 RIBS
- The US Navy Midshipmen practice their navigating skills
- A US Navy Midshipmen plots a course in BRNC’s multi-million pound ship’s bridge simulator.
- Two US Midshipmen at the controls in the ship’s bridge simulator
- James Dunn, from Dartmouth Academy, helps steer the ship into New York harbour in BRNC’s multi-million pound ship’s bridge simulator
- All at sea, the work experience take to the river Dart in a Royal Navy rigid inflatable boat
- Vice Admiral Sir Charles Montgomery, Chief of Naval Personnel and Training and Second Sea Lord reviews the parade.
- Vice Admiral Montgomery inspects the guard of honour made up of other cadets under training at the College
- The newly promoted Officers stand to attention on parade
- A Sea King helicopter from the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton performs a fly-past during the parade.
- Vice Admiral Montgomery takes the salute during the march pass
- Laraine reviews her work inside the college.
- Laraine snaps away during the parade.
- Examples of the work Laraine produced during her week at the College.
- Examples of the work Laraine produced during her week at the College.
- Examples of the work Laraine produced during her week at the College.
- Formal photograph with dressed ship
- Sailing action shot
- Main MNA Memorial
- 'Shot at Dawn' Memorial brief
- Spring cleaning the Flavel
- Painting the Flavel
- Commemorative tree
- Officer training at BRNC Dartmouth
  
  Images show Officer training at BRNC Dartmouth, taken 3-6 Feb 09. Images taken by PO(Phot) Penny Taylor Crown Copyright CNR09_0005
- Officer training at BRNC Dartmouth
  
  Images show Officer training at BRNC Dartmouth, taken 3-6 Feb 09. Images taken by PO(Phot) Penny Taylor Crown Copyright CNR09_0005
- Professor Eric Grove
- Library Official Opening
  
  Photograph: Taken by Mr Craig Keating, VT Flagship College Photographer L-R Mr Bill Searle, Learning Resources Manager; Cdre Simon Williams, Cdre BRNC; Mr Peter Barr; Admiral Lord Boyce; Mrs Gill Smith; Cdr Andy Hancock
- OC Katy Henderson takes the first step
- OC Katy Henderson smiles proudly with the torch
- The entourage for the Olympic Torch
- Blake Squadron at the Bath Half Marathon
- Britannia Royal Naval College enjoys close links with its counterparts in Europe
  
  German Navy Officer Cadets undertake basic leadership development exercise with their BRNC counterparts on Dartmoor.
- Britannia Royal Naval College enjoys close links with its counterparts in Europe
  
  Rear Admiral Thomas Ernst, the Superintendant of Marineschule Muerwik, with Commodore Simon Williams, Commodore BRNC
- Britannia Royal Naval College enjoys close links with its counterparts in Europe
  
  German Navy Officer Cadets undertake basic leadership development exercise with their BRNC counterparts on Dartmoor.
- Royal Navy's Officer Corps formally pass out of Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.
  
  Former First Sea Lord Admiral the Lord Boyce
- Royal Navy's Officer Corps formally pass out of Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.
  
  Admiral the Lord Boyce salutes 130 young men and women on the cusp of a career as officers in Her Majesty’s Nav
- BRNC Dartmouth
- Damage Repair Instructional Unit (DRUI) at HMS Raleigh
- Damage Repair Instructional Unit (DRUI) at HMS Raleigh
- Muppet
- Officer Cadets from Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth on HMS Illustrious
- Officer Cadets from Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth on HMS Illustrious
- BRNC New IOT
- BRNC New IOT
- BRNC Dance
- BRNC Dance
- BRNC Dance
- BRNC Dance
- BRNC Sport
- BRNC Sport
- BRNC Sport
- Freddie Flintoff gives training tips to youngsters.
- Freddie Flintoff gives training tips to youngsters.
- Freddie Flintoff gives training tips to youngsters.
- Freddie Flintoff gives training tips to youngsters.
- Late night wet/dry drills
- Captain Chris Burr RM of the RNLA holding aloft the frozen trousers of one of the team.
- Bivouacs in the snow
- Dartmouth Leander Racing
- Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
- Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
- Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
- Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
- Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
- Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
- Frantic Friday at Dartmouth
- Maritime Piracy Seminar
- Maritime Piracy Seminar
- A HARD DAYS WORK
- A HARD DAYS WORK
- International Cadets Charity triathlon
- International Cadets Charity triathlon
- Officer of the Watch instruction in the Bridge Trainer
- Taking post as Quartermaster in the Bridge Trainer
- LOCAL CHARITIES BENEFIT
- BRNC Dartmouth
- BRNC Dartmouth
- BRNC Dartmouth
- Dartmouth
- Dartmouth