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Warfare

You’ll find the Warfare branch at the start of every mission, identifying targets and threats and protecting our nation’s interest. It’s a career that puts you in the thick of the action.

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Why Royal Navy warfare

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Whether you're on combat operations or providing humanitarian aid, you'll operate on the frontline with the most sophisticated equipment in the world.

You'll need to be hands-on and calm under pressure, while providing our vital defence capabilities. 

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  • Work with world-class kit. Whether you’re on combat operations or providing humanitarian aid, you’ll work with cutting-edge communications, weapons, and defensive systems.
  •  Play an essential part. You could be the Mine Clearance Diver who guarantees the safety of everyone on board, or the Warfare Officer who leads a team of professional sailors.
  • Define your career. Progress with continuous training to keep you performing at your peak, including military navigation and warfare training.
  • Become an expert specialist. Your team’s set of specialist skills ensures readiness for anything.
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The Royal Navy wasn't the first place I thought of for a career in aviation. But they are one of the most respected of any force. 

Claire, 23

Warfare Rating Professional

Life in Royal Navy warfare

From basic seamanship to manning light weaponry, the Warfare profession will see you analyse, plan and execute essential global operations. 
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How to join

It’s different to a civilian job, which is why the joining process is really in-depth and can seem long. It might seem a lot, but don’t worry, we’ll be supporting you every step of the way.

Step 1: Register interest
Choose your entry level, complete a short form and we’ll email you a link to complete a full application.

Step 2: Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
So we can understand more about you, we ask you to take a short aptitude test.

Step 3: Interview
Just like any other job, we’ll conduct a formal interview to confirm suitability of your chosen profession followed by discussion of your preferred roles.

Step 4: Candidate Preparation Course (CPC)
This is a four-day induction to life in the Royal Navy, which includes fitness and medical assessments.

Step 5: Training
Once you pass your security check, you’ll be offered a place at HMS Raleigh to commence your initial training.
We welcome applications across all branches and specialisations.

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