Qualified Logistics Supply Officer (RFA)

• Submit an application

  Once you’ve registered your interest, you will receive a link to the online application form

• Confirm eligibility

  You will be asked to send us copies of your certification. If you satisfy the certification criteria you will be invited to sit the Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) test at your nearest Armed Forces Careers Office

• Interview

  If you satisfy the DAA criteria, you will be invited to a Suitability Interview in Portsmouth

• RFA Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)

If found suitable at the interview, invited to attend the RFA Admiralty Interview Board (AIB), HMS Sultan. This stage is unique to officers and takes place in two parts. A Pre Recorded Interview (PRI) is an online assessment which assesses your motivation to join the Royal Navy as an officer and your awareness of the Royal Navy. The Group Planning Exercise (GPE) is the second stage of the AIB and is an online competency based assessment which will take place on a separate day to the PRI. It will be conducted in a virtual group environment and you will be assessed on your contribution to the team based on your individual performance.
On successful completion of this, attend Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) for 10 weeks.

You’ll begin your career at BRNC in Dartmouth, developing your leadership, communication and teamwork skills. Your 10 weeks will provide an introduction to the Naval Service and you’ll get the chance to put your new skills into practice during exercises on the River Dart before participating in the passing out parade where your family and friends will have the opportunity to witness you completing the first element of your training. 

You’ll then get more specialist training in the region of 2 years at the Defence Maritime Logistics School, where you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to go to sea.

There's also a swimming test, so if you can't swim, make sure you learn by the time you join us.