Ok, I know that many variants of this question have already been posted, but.....
During RN basic at Raleigh, any idea what the furthest distance is I'll have to run? I'm comfortable up to 5 miles, don't fancy doing more than that! Also, I'm only barely able to pass the swimming test. If I got selected for remedial swimming classes, how much harder will this make my life? And finally.....Can I bring my guitar?
Thanks for your time folks.
They told me I was gullible - and I believed them......
I've been having some lessons, but I still find it difficult. Been practicing for about 6 months now and it's only just started to improve. I've been in for an 'informal chat' but have not applied yet - I wanted to make sure my fitness was squared away first. Guess the guitar was a long shot. At least I can leave my wife at home with it!
They told me I was gullible - and I believed them......
Thanks Bovie . I'm reasonably confident on my fitness, I'm just worried about failing on something unexpected. I can just about do the swimming test, but I can't seem to do any more - yet. Guess I'll just have to dive in! But if any serving members can let me know what to prepare for, I'd really appreciate it.
They told me I was gullible - and I believed them......
any idea what the furthest distance is I'll have to run?
I can't actually remember if it was 5 or 6 miles. I didn't do it. They knew I was fit enough and I got a special dispensation to go off and play hockey for the establishment.
Also, I'm only barely able to pass the swimming test. If I got selected for remedial swimming classes, how much harder will this make my life?
Difficult It will make it nigh on impossible. You'll have to go for remedial training every night and you need a really good group of people round you. We had one lass who struggled with her swimming and we helped her out with her kit and the likes so she got through.
Can I bring my guitar?
You can bring it but the likelyhood is you will never have the time to use it. It will be in the baggage store all of the time and you only have limited access to that.
You will spend most of your time preparing your kit. Best thing I had was my personal CD and I got told I shouldn't of had that either.
There are are two kinds of people:
Those who say to god, "Thy will be done", and those to whom god says, "Alright then, have it your way".
Just out of curiosity, what sort of small arms training do you do in the RN during your basic training? I assume you are aquainted with the Rifle 5.56.
You do one weeks training on security and the likes. How to fire the weapon (SA80), what a bomb looks like , and various other pieces of trivia. The most time you will have weapon handling is drill. You learn nothing else, I repeat nothing. If you want that sort of training you need to join the RM.
There are are two kinds of people:
Those who say to god, "Thy will be done", and those to whom god says, "Alright then, have it your way".
At least it saves you time spent cleaning the bloomin thing. So you don't have to drag it with you on exercise, have to keep it clean in the field etc? Sounds good to me. Is there a break down of the 8 weeks spent at Raleigh somewhere? The RN site only seems to have the first week outlined.
You never have to carry a weapon out in the field. The Navy just aren't required to do it in basic training, however, if you go to the FAA and work on the junglie helicopters you will do a course (of which I can't remember the name) which you will do field training with the helicopters and weapons.
The breakdown of the first week is easy because you are in new entry, which is slightly different from the rest of recruit training. Its a more gentle introduction to the Naval way of life, teaching you how to prepare your kit, getting photos taken, getting the medical stuff done, etc. Can't remember everything that took place, obviously it will have changed in 9 years, but you do a lot of phys, loads of kit preparation, some tests (General Naval Knowledge and NAMET), drill and the outdoor aspect including a weekend at Piers (SP?) Cellars, navigation exercise and a weekend on Dartmoor.
It's far better when you're out of Part 1 training and doing Parts 2/3/4, trade training. Much more like the real Navy then
There are are two kinds of people:
Those who say to god, "Thy will be done", and those to whom god says, "Alright then, have it your way".
N - Nuclear
B - Biological
C - Chemical
D - Damage Control
You will do a small amount of NBC training. Get your respirator fitted, learn how to don a NBC suit, go to the gas chamber. All the basic stuff. They don't cover a hell of a lot because you don't need it all the time. On a ship there is the main area called the "Citadel" which is protected all of the time (inside). You do a refresher once a year. MEM's do a lot more. They, along with the Gunnery Dept, control the shutting down of the ship. Chefs help in cleansing stations.
Damage control is often seen as the most important part on ships. When HMS Nottingham was holed, it was only the skill and determination of the crew that kept her afloat. You will do quite a bit of this and before joining a ship you will do the Navy's special course a Whale Island on damage control and fire fighting. Hard work but great fun
You do some damage control work at Raleigh. There is a week when you do first aid and NBCD. In the simulator it can be cold and frightening until you get used to it, and then you don't notice.
There are are two kinds of people:
Those who say to god, "Thy will be done", and those to whom god says, "Alright then, have it your way".
It will make it nigh on impossible. You'll have to go for remedial training every night and you need a really good group of people round you. We had one lass who struggled with her swimming and we helped her out with her kit and the likes so she got through.
