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.

Choose your profession, register your interest, complete both your application and then DAA and our recruitment team will work with you to match you to your ideal roles that suit you best.

Work with world-class kit

Work with cutting-edge communications, weapons, and defensive systems. Whether you’re on combat operations or providing humanitarian aid, you’ll operate on the frontline with the most sophisticated equipment in the world.

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

Define your career

Whether you’re looking for a leadership role or just want to be part of a professional ship’s crew, you’ll 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, like identifying a potential threat or using tactical know-how to manoeuvre the ship. Every mission you embark on is carried out with meticulous precision.

“I’m right in the thick of it in the Warfare branch. It’s hands-on and can be full on, but that’s part of the buzz – it’s why I love it. It beats sitting behind a desk by a mile.”

Claire, 23, Warfare Rating Professional

What you can do

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

Cyber Operative

Work at the leading-edge of cyber security technology in this ground-breaking part of our nation’s defence.

Meteorology and Oceanography Specialist

Use advanced equipment to provide information about local tides, currents, sea depth, and even the seabed.

Mine Warfare Specialist

Find mines using mine-hunting sonar and carefully deal with them using a remote-controlled disposal vehicle.

Seaman Specialist

Gain the specialist skills needed to steer the ship, act as lookout, and communicate with other ships.

Warfare Officer

Make key strategic decisions on some of the most advanced warships in the world, contributing to the success of missions.