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Your minimum salary from day one
Your approximate salary after two years
Of paid holiday every year
Medical and dental care
Opportunities early on
All around the world
Joining the Royal Navy as a Warfare Officer means making key strategic decisions on board some of the most advanced warships on the planet. You’ll be more operationally active than most Naval personnel as you provide the warfare capabilities that are essential to protecting our nation’s interests, all over the world. From starting as an Officer of the Watch, to becoming a Principal Warfare Officer, the Executive Officer, or the Commanding Officer, you’ll manage a team of dedicated sailors, in a range of unique and challenging environments.
Initial Naval Training at Britannia Royal Naval College
Professional training, develop tactical and navigation skills
Junior Officers Leadership Course, spend time at sea
Further develop your skills, become an Office of the Watch
Principle Warfare Officer Course, learn to fight the ship
Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, the joining process is as follows.
Once you’ve registered your interest and have satisfied the basic eligibility criteria, you will be sent an online application form
You’ll be tested on: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension. To prepare, you can practise the DAA
A formal interview to talk through your suitability for the role
These are quite comprehensive and must be completed by one of our Ministry of Defence-approved doctors
This involves completing a 2.4km run on a treadmill within a certain time, at a fitness centre near you
You’ll have a short interview to assess your suitability for a career in the Royal Navy, and to ensure you’re ready for the Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)
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
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You’ll spend 30 weeks training at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth, focusing on: Military Skills, Maritime Skills and Initial Fleet Time. The military skills phase includes learning leadership and teamwork skills, and the principles of command and management. You will put this into practice during several exercises on Dartmoor. Aim to get yourself as fit as you can before you arrive. You’ll be doing a lot of physical exercise, and you’ll find it much easier if you’re already in good shape. There's also a swimming test, so if you can't swim, make sure you learn by the time you join us.
Your professional training will then be completed on the job, as you spend time at sea gaining experience and developing your skills. There you will focus on:
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