Do you want to become a Royal Navy/Marines Officer? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Royal Navy/Marines officers have managerial, leadership and welfare responsibilities for the people in their division.
They may specialise in a role such as warfare officer, air traffic controller, engineer officer, logistics officer, training management officer, information systems officer, medical officer, dental officer, nurse officer, chaplain, landing craft officer, mountain leader or pilot.
Officers usually work either normal office hours or shifts. Weekend and evening work may also be required. They work all over the world in a range of environments, such as ships, submarines, aircraft and shore-based offices.
Salaries range from around £14,727 for non-graduate entrants, to £149,000 a year for the highest ranked officers.
Royal Navy/Marines officers need:
There are around 6,000 Royal Navy officers and about 500 are recruited every year. In the Royal Marines, there are approximately 650 officers and 60 new officers are taken on each year. There are generally more applicants than vacancies.
The minimum requirements to become a Royal Navy/Marines officer are at least five GCSEs/S grades (A-C/1-3), including English and maths, and two A levels/three H grades, or the equivalent. Many entrants have a degree. Professionally qualified staff are also recruited for some roles, for example in medical services.
To qualify for entry candidates must pass an assessment that includes gym tasks, discussion exercises, interviews and tests in communication, numeracy, mental agility and physical fitness. The age limit for entry is normally under 26, although this varies depending on the role.
Basic training lasts for up to a year. It includes physical and leadership training, as well as time at sea. This is followed by specialist training for each particular role. New appointments arise every two to three years, allowing officers to add to their skills, qualifications and experience.
Royal Navy officers are promoted through the ranks from midshipman to sub-lieutenant, then to lieutenant, lieutenant commander, commander, captain and so on. Royal Marines officers are promoted from 2nd lieutenant to lieutenant, then to captain, major, lieutenant colonel, colonel and so on.
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