Does anyone know if they have removed the requirement for B Grade in English and Maths at GCSE Level?

The website says... (https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/roles/warfare-officer)

And same again here.... (https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/joining-process/eligibility#royalnavyofficer)

Does this mean that the B requirement has been scrapped and that a C grade now is enough?

*I'm also in the process of applying and asking the AFCO but I wanted to see if anyone on here has any insight as well.

What are the physical elements at Cpc west I’ve been told the swim and then that they don’t do it and the run you get an apparent 25% extra time is this true?

Could anyone tell me what the medical at raleigh consists of as I've heard people get sent home from this

I’m in the early stages of my application and am worried about how my colour perception is going to affect me. I’m red/green colour blind, but not severely, so I’m thinking I’m going to land CP3/4. What are the colour tests like now? I can’t find any info online. Thanks!

Is it one class per week? Or is there a couple classes per week?

Hello! I hope this is an appropriate place to ask this question - apologies if it’s not, just let me know!

I’m working on a script that takes place in 1815, shortly after the end of the war. Some of the English officers that are newly turned ashore have a scene where they are boasting about their various adventures, so I’m looking for outrageous true stories to draw from… or true-ish stories, if you know of any that border more on myth.

If anyone can point me towards your favourite books (fiction or non-fiction) on this time, I would also appreciate it.

Thanks!

My son will be attending his cpc soon, Looking at the paper work it states that if under 18 they can phone home every day, will it be the same at Raleigh, or even most days depending on what they are doing

How often do you go on deployment in the warfare branch.

Unfortunately my son fractured his radius and ulna a week before his CPC. Had surgery and been told by AFCO to complete a change of circumstance form once fully discharged from orthopaedics and physio and it will be reviewed by Navy medics. I presume this is when they will say when he can start the process again. I have heard it is a year post fracture, does anyone know if it is a year from date of surgery or date of discharge from hospital/physio? Has anyone else been through anything similar and offer any insight? Many thanks

Hello, I am hoping to attend HMS Raleigh soon-ish. I am finishing up some medical things they told me about on CPC, luckily it might not stop me joining after all. But my question today is I want to be in as a warfare specialist (AWW). During CPC, it was said that you can put a preference on a ship during phase 2 training. Does this mean you are guaranteed a place onboard said ship or a similar one, or does it mean it's just where they'll think about putting you ?

I go to Raleigh end of June anyone know the summer holiday dates it closes down? also do you still get paid for them four weeks? and can you leave all your belongings there? till you return four weeks later?

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Do you take an ironing board with you?

Heyy I’ve already been cleared medicaly so this isn’t a will I be okay type post but I was just wondering if anyone else has the same condition as me and how they found life in the navy ?

Hey everyone just a quick one as cant find hardly any information about it ill be going to faslane and me and my partner are wanting married accom, whats it currently like the housing there and the prices average per month if anyone has any info or personal experience thatd be amazing

Hi, I’ve got my CPC (North) soon and just wondering if they’re still doing the swim test or not I’ve never been able to swim mainly because never did it at school and I’ve always played Rugby and Football, I tried to start swimming when I applied in Jan but every pool round me has a 6 month waiting list just for lessons or memberships are extortionate so I’m unsure what to do everything else within the fitness side of things I’m spot on with.

Is there’s gyms and sports facilities in Raleigh to use in free time/weekend.

So, I tried getting into the army before but got turned down because of low iron levels. But now, I've got that sorted out and can even take iron pills when needed. Do you reckon I'll face the same issue trying to join the navy?

People who have been to Raleigh did you and enjoy it, and what was your favourite bit about it?

Waiting for security clearance & medical docs getting sent from GP. Seen a few post saying you can still get sent down to CPC/Raleigh while your security clearance is getting processed, is that true or do you need to wait till everything is cleared?

What happens with your suitcase and everything inside your suitcase that you take at Raleigh?

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Should I take an iron with me to my CPC? It says that they are not required to be taken but they are also on the kit list. Abit confused and would thank any clarification on this by people who have done their CPC Recently. Thanks in advance👍🏻

Should I take an iron with me to my CPC? It says that they are not required to be taken but they are also on the kit list. Abit confused and would thank any clarification on this by people who have done their CPC Recently. Thanks in advance👍🏻

The role im looking at says it requires a National Qualifications frame work level 3 in a engineering discipline. I have a national vocational qualification level 3 In lift engineering is that better or worse? Can I still apply?

Can you leave the Royal Navy after 2.5 years and start your training as a Royal Marine commando? Or is there a way you can transfer straight on to the course ?

I only ask as my role won’t allow me to do the all arms commando course and I really fancy a green lid for some reason .

Hello everyone,I'm in the process of joining the RN as supply chain logistician from commonwealth.Id love to know more about the role I'm yet to go for the online interview I just completed my medical triage days back.kindly advise on what I should be equipped with in the interview? Secondly should I pass the interview will I be required to take the PJft as RN?

Has anyone been having any issues logging into RITS recently?

I have an error code ‘you do not have access to the application with alias recruitment.it.systems’ when I put my log in details in. I’ve since been in contact with my AFCO and with RN Portal Support who have both sent me password resets yet I get the same results every time I try to log in, also when I follow certain links to the RITS portal it tries to make me re-register my account?

Also, fairly unrelated, I have since passed AIB and am now just waiting on a medical/fitness date however my medical history reports and opticians report haven’t been received by my AFCO, yet have definitely been sent off to cpc medical, is there anything I can be doing to see what’s happening with this?

Any help with any of these issues will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!