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What are the medicals like at Raleigh are they as in depth like CPC or is it just bloods vaccines etc?

Im 14 and I need to start considering what do do in life and at the moment I’m in sea cadets and really enjoy it and I am thinking about joining the navy as medical personnel because I have always been fascinated by the study of medicine and I’m wondering if I was to get trained in the navy and serve for a while and go into being a civilian paramedic

Hi,

I’m aware that there are differences in times for running for men and women, but are there any different standards for men and women for press ups/ body weight exercises? I’m aiming to try and get as close to the men’s standards anyways, so just wanted to ask out of curiosity.

Any answers are appreciated,
Thank you (:

Hi, does anyone who has recently gone through the application process for Warfare Officer know roughly how long from when you complete your CPC to when you'd actually start Officer training? I think it depends on how well you did at the AIB but even a rough guess would be much appreciated. Thanks

Hi all,

Bit of an unusual ask, hope this is the right sub (no pun intended) for it.

I'm working on a feature-length TV drama/film set aboard a Dreadnought-class boat on deterrent patrol. Near-future, follows the crew from leaving Faslane whilst a conflict brews through to receiving a launch order, and what happens after. Trying to do the subject the respect it deserves rather than going full Vigil.

Upfront: I'm not after anything operational. Not asking about ready states, comms procedures, hover, patrol areas, detection, launch sequencing, or anything around the Letter. I know where the lines are, and I'm not looking to break them. Unless it's already open-source and public-facing info you want to share/point me to.

What I'm after is the texture and the feeling. Things like what departure day actually feels like on the jetty. How long does it take the boat to feel normal once you're under? What is the food like at week eight versus week one? The films watched into the ground, the laundry queue, the smell of the place. The atmosphere and the tension. What does surfacing back into daylight and finally getting to use your phone and catching up with family feel like after months down? Mixed-crew dynamics, now that's been a thing for a while. What a bad day on patrol looks like when nothing actually goes wrong.

For context, so you know I'm not starting from cold, I've done a fair bit of reading and research. A few good titles have helped: The Silent Deep, On Her Majesty's Nuclear Service, We Come Unseen, and Under Pressure, which is a damn good book. The BBC documentaries, too. I've also had some helpful feedback from someone with service experience. The procedural side is in reasonable shape. It's the rating's eye view and the human stuff between the lines I'm short on.

Happy to take this to DMs if you'd rather not post under your username. Grateful for anything you can offer, and no worries at all if it's not your thing.

Cheers

Applying as sole UK national that's overseas. Passed daa and then application got put on hold as apparently have the be in the UK for the application process? Recruiter is saying there was a recent policy change. Have asked lots of different people in recruitment and no one has heard of this policy change. Any ideas what to do?

Back in 2019 i went to the doctors for a boxers fracture, fast forward to 2026 and I’m wondering if this will ruin my chances of getting into the Royal Navy as I have my CPC coming up.

My hand has fully recovered however knuckle does looked slightly deformed, am I doomed?

Specifically:
- the awful ph1 phys shorts I haven’t worn since leaving Dartmouth;
- old PCS (ie not Rig22)
- cold weather bats and other bits I was issued for an exercise that never happened
- other odds and ends that are currently taking up most of one wardrobe

What should I [take back to stores/ditch/keep under the bed for when I need it]?

TIA!

Hi I was hoping to see on this thread if anyone had advice or information for me. I’m currently due to finish my LLB law degree, and I’m considering joining the UK navy upon completion. I’ve considered a career in The Irish Defence force but the lack of opportunities in my area of study have put me off.

Firstly, I’ve read online that there can be ceiling for dual nationals. I hope not offend anyone, but as I am a UK and Republic of Ireland passport holder would that be the same for me? Or is our shared history acceptable in terms of security clearance.

Secondly, I can’t find many women’s experiences of the navy online. Can anyone share where I may find more anecdotal experiences or share their own.

Thank you so much!

How much family / friends can u bring to the pass out parade ?

Hi all.

Besides ATCO, does anyone know what other Officer roles are in high demand right now? The website indicates that Engineer and Warfare Officers are, but we all know the latter is not necessarily true due to the pipeline being a tad scuffed at the moment.

Thank you.

Quick question — I’m going to CBAT for ATC next week. Will I be doing the full set of tests that pilots do as well, or just the ATC specific assessments? Just trying to get an idea of how long the day’s likely to be.

Thanks

I have my selection interview this Tuesday and I have done some research but still don’t fully know what’s going to be asked, normally I’m really good interviews but this one is the most important one yet so I want to do well. Anything helps honestly!

There’s no mention of needing to bring your own sports socks for pt sessions/runs in the kit list, do you need/recommend to bring your own?
I know you get issued black ones etc for with boots but wondering if it’s worth bringing some of my own sport ones.

Just curious on whether people think submarines will play a more or less vital role within the Royal Navy in the next 20-30 years and beyond, apologies if it seems like a stupid question but just wanted to get some people’s thoughts.

Any answers are appreciated.

Hi! im coming close to starting Phase 1 but unfortunately my form for pushups technique is basically non existent and im unable to do proper ones,
My question is how fucked would i be if i start phase 1 being unable to do a proper pushup? I know ill be doing alot of them and also ill be doing them in the IMF
Thank you

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I’m curious to what it would take to fail the cpc in such a way retaking it is not advisable

Pretty much my extended family really want me to do the navy but i just can’t bare the thought of this for 4 years but they’ll think less of me if i leave willingly so i was curious to ways a cpc could be failed

Can you bring things like Paracetamol or fever tablets with you to Raleigh for Phase 1? Also is it better to bring a duffle bag or suitcase? Thanks

i have already applied and im nearing my selection interview, im still in high school but finish in june. is it a mistake joining without going to collage?