Submariner

[Chris_R]

I'm going to begin training next month as an OM(C) Submariner.
I'm looking forward to it but I was wondering if there are possibilites to serve elsewhere aswell.
The submarine service is very apealing but I'd also like to serve on surface vessels at some point. Is this possible?

Also I've read that as an OM(C) you may also work in shore establishments. What does this involve? Will it be communicating will ships/submarines at sea?

Cheers

[LEIGH]

I was told when you sign up for the submarine service their is no way out for 4 years , being a medic i then chose GS Medical Assistant & not Submarine MA .When the careers office fill in the form thats it but i understand that at Raleigh they do ask you if you feel you have made the right trade choice how true i dont know , anyway all the best i hope to be at Raleigh soon myself.

[Chris_R]

Hi Leigh

I've been told there is a £5000 "Golden Hello" in return for 4 years service. I don't know if its compulsory, but if it is I won't mind. It'd be interesting to serve on different types of vessel but either way is fine...

[LEIGH]

The bonus money is true for submarine service , do you know when your going to Raleigh ? Im still waiting for a joining date been waiting eight long weeks just cant wait to start a new life , all the best .

[Chris_R]

I'm heading down on the 23rd Nov, can't wait to get started. Might see you down there mate, good luck!

[LEIGH]

Hi Chris just been down to my AFCO had to fill out more security questionaire's but to my luck i have been offerd a place at Raleigh start seventh December as Submariner MA or would have had to wait untiil next summer to be topside ma .... so i may see you there ! .

[voodoo sprout]

Leigh, at what point did you get to specify what sort of MA you wanted to be? I thought you could only opt for a particular flavour after or during training.

[LEIGH]

Hi Voodoo

during my interview he asked me what type of ma i wanted to be , so i went for GSMA then yesterday i was offerd a place as a submariner ma if i wanted to be in this year , so i opted for that choice . but during the course i may not be suitable for being a submariner so then i would just revert back to being a GSMA - submarine service is the quickest route into the navy .

[voodoo sprout]

Interesting, thanks Leigh and good luck .