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The civilian support branch of the Royal Navy, providing vital logistical and operational support to military operations.
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) delivers worldwide logistic and operational support to Royal Navy military operations. They are the uniformed civilian branch of the Naval Service, staffed by UK merchant sailors.
Fully integrated into front-line warships, the RFA is an essential element of how the Royal Navy operates with freedom around the globe. The RFA supports a wide spectrum of operations from high-tempo upthreat war-fighting to counter-piracy, disaster relief, counter-narcotics, law enforcement and evacuation operations.
Commodore Eagles has predominantly spent his last 33 years at Sea with Commands across the RFA Flotilla.
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I get three months off for every four months I’m at sea. I’ve used that time to travel even more of the world – there aren’t many jobs that offer that sort of opportunity.
Breakfast in the officers’ mess sets me up for the day. It’s hearty, wholesome, and gives me all the fuel I need.
Officers receive a morning briefing which outlines the objectives and exercises each team needs to complete that day.
I’m the systems engineer on duty. With my team, I make sure the ship’s power systems are in top working order.
As the officer of the day, I represent the Captain, ensuring everything on the ship runs smoothly and safely, whatever the mission.
Later on, I head to my cabin and enjoy a bit of downtime. This normally means catching up on admin or exercise.
If time allows, I get to relax and unwind with my crewmates in the officers’ mess. It’s the perfect way to end the day.
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Make memories. Make a difference. Make friends for life – and get paid to do it. Are you ready for a career in the Royal Navy?
