Ratings

The selection process takes place at your local Armed Forces Careers Office. You will fill in a questionnaire and be given a test covering reasoning, English language, numeracy and mechanical comprehension. Artificer Apprentice candidates who successfully complete this first test must then take a further test of mental arithmetic. At a later date you will have an interview with a Careers Adviser. Finally we'll give you a medical examination.

All successful candidates must complete a security questionnaire and then your application is forwarded to the Ministry of Defence for approval. Once a decision has been made, you will receive a letter telling you whether or not you have been selected.

Once you have been selected for entry into the Royal Navy you are eligible to attend a Royal Naval Acquaint Centre Course in HMS Caledonia, Scotland. Without commitment, this will give you a taster of what life will be like during initial training and beyond when you join your first ship or submarine. It's also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the Royal Navy in a naval environment plus brief you in detail about your chosen Branch of Preference.

But you're still not in the Navy until you've completed the first part of your training. This training will depend on whether you are entering as an Officer or a Rating.

If you want to be an Officer

Officer selection takes place at the Admiralty Interview Board over 2 days.

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