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Largest pass-out parade of 2024 at Raleigh as civilians become sailors

HMS Raleigh pass out parade
16 December 2024
Nearly 90 fresh sailors have been welcomed into the Naval family after completing their conversion from civilians to sailors at HMS Raleigh.

The Chief of Defence Nuclear, Madelaine McTernan, was guest of honour as the Torpoint establishment celebrated its largest pass-out of 2024.

Sadly the 24/20 entry were denied the splendour of marching around Raleigh’s parade ground by Storm Darragh, so families, guests and VIPs and sailors were ushered into the base’s drill shed instead.

For those who due to work, weather or distance (while one recruit passing out hailed from Torpoint itself, another came from South Africa), the ceremony was live-streamed.

They were treated to the turnaround the recruits, aged between 16 and 34, had made over ten weeks – not least the ability to perform drill.

The size of the intake/outtake demanded a larger guard than had been practised for some time – three platoons.

At the end of the march past, the guard left the drill shed to remove their webbing and weapons, then marched back in, up the steps and finally into formation to be dismissed and celebrate with friends and loved ones.

It is a great achievement and a proud moment for all those involved.

Captain Jan Roe, Commanding Officer of HMS Raleigh

Captain Jane Roe, Commanding Officer of HMS Raleigh, said: “Congratulations Hanson, Fisher and Cornwell 24/20 on passing out of Phase 1 training. It is a great achievement and a proud moment for all those involved.

“From the recruit who have demonstrated the core values and ethos to enter the Royal Navy, to their families and friends who have encouraged and supported them along the way, and to Team Raleigh who have worked hard to ensure the recruits reach their goals and realise their true potential.

“Well done and welcome to the Royal Navy.”

Similar-sized intakes are expected to join HMS Raleigh into the New Year.

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