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It’s our job to protect our nation’s interests. In the Warfare branch, you’re right on the frontline, doing just that. From the Persian Gulf, to the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll be in the thick of the action, using sophisticated equipment on some crucial operations. Whether you’re the Mine Clearance Diver who guarantees the safety of everyone on board, or the Warfare Officer who leads a team of professional sailors, life in the Warfare branch is all about being hands-on and calm under pressure, providing our vital defence capabilities.
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.
Part of my job is ‘watch on the bridge’, acting as a helmsman. It means I’m actually in charge of steering the ship, a billion-pound Type 45 Destroyer.
When we’re on operation, the information I gather is crucial to the overall mission, so I’m sending key data to other vessels for their Commanding Officers to make decisions.
We get time off every day, so if the operation allows it, I’ll spend time phoning family and catching up with friends back home. Or Xbox Fifa!
The job gets pretty physical, so keeping up a good level fitness is really important. When time allows, I’ll hit the treadmill or rowing machine in the gym we have on board.
I work in the ops room a lot, using our Early Warning Radar system. I pass info to my Warfare Officer, to make decisions about the mission.
We’re constantly taking part in training, as part of the duty watch.
Aircraft carriers, assault ships, destroyers or frigates: this is our backbone. It gives us our global impact, from combat missions to humanitarian aid.
The world-renowned silent service, protecting us from beneath the waves. It’s responsible for highly classified, stealth operations – and Trident.
From fuel to food: what we need, when we need it, wherever we are. This fleet of civilian ships provides global support to the whole Naval Service.
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You’ll be vital to the ship’s intelligence operation, transforming raw data into indispensable analysis.
You’ll find mines using mine-hunting sonar, and deal with them using a remote-controlled disposal vehicle.
Using highly sophisticated equipment, it’ll be your job to guarantee the safe communication of operationally-vital information.
You’ll gain the specialist skills needed to steer the ship, act as lookout and communicate with other ships.
You’ll decide on the level of threat posed by detected vessels to make key decisions.
From the Caribbean to the Antarctic, you’ll lead the way in collecting, processing and analysing vital information.
You’ll use advanced equipment to provide information about local tides, currents, sea depth and even the seabed.
You’ll identify mines or other explosives and dispose of them, whether they’re in shallow water or out at sea.
You will be the person responsible for organising and delivering sporting, fitness and adventurous training opportunities,
From fuel to food, you’ll be central to the operations that provide essential supplies to the Royal Navy, all over the world.
You’ll be central to the Replenishment at Sea operations that keep the Royal Navy’s warships moving, all over the world.
Maintain the vital service discipline that keeps every Naval mission on track.
Being in Intelligence means that you work with all disciplines within the Royal Navy and other services to deliver Intelligence to Commanders on operations.
You'll deliver fused Intelligence products and provide advice on emerging situations and deliver bespoke briefings to senior officers
You’ll contribute to the success of every mission, and make key strategic decisions on some of the most advanced warships in the world.
In charge of sonar, tactical systems or communications, you’ll lead a team that acts as the eyes, ears and defence capabilities of its vessel.
You’ll detect threats to your ship, identify targets and make crucial tactical decisions.
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