Royal Navy waiting list
Discussion
I passed the RT in March (out of 25 of us only 10/11 passed) and have been told to wait for my fitness/medical tests and final interview. I intend to join as a Communication Technician for the surface fleet. Now I was made fully aware that the waiting time is 2-3 years for all departments to be called up for training and I'm completely cool with that, but I now know of at least 4 people who were told "3 years" last year, and all of them have gone in this year, and they didn't ask to go on the Subs to get in quicker or change departments. Everytime I ring the career office (every month) depending on who I speak to, I'm told between 22 and 30 months. I intend to go down there when I have a day off. Anyone here got any experience with this?
Thanks to you both 
It's 110% what I want to do and I'm committed to working towards getting in. I have a family history of the armed forces (my great uncle and namesake served on the HMS Eagle in WW2 and went down with her) and I should of done it 7 years ago when I left school. I don't mind waiting for it, I'm making myself known at the careers office anyway, I call that often 
It's 110% what I want to do and I'm committed to working towards getting in. I have a family history of the armed forces (my great uncle and namesake served on the HMS Eagle in WW2 and went down with her) and I should of done it 7 years ago when I left school. I don't mind waiting for it, I'm making myself known at the careers office anyway, I call that often 
Update
Spoke to the recruitment office last week, it looks like waiting lists are slowly coming down, I could potentially be looking at very late 2012/early 2013 (20ish months since passing test) but obviously that isn't set in stone. Still no word on medical or fitness tests. Judging by the ads on the TV/Internet the RN are on a bit of a recruitment drive, which is hopefully good news for me.
Spoke to the recruitment office last week, it looks like waiting lists are slowly coming down, I could potentially be looking at very late 2012/early 2013 (20ish months since passing test) but obviously that isn't set in stone. Still no word on medical or fitness tests. Judging by the ads on the TV/Internet the RN are on a bit of a recruitment drive, which is hopefully good news for me.
shouldbworking said:
I thought the main campaigns at the moment are focusing on the reserve services for the whole FR20 project? if the navy is anything like the TA the reserves training is run by other members of the reserves ie not the same people who train the regulars, so don't judge timelines by that.
Well the majority of adverts seem to focus on engineering anyway, not my field. I'm strictly going by what the Recruitment office and official Facebook page is telling me- who are both saying roughly 20-22 months, so 2 years, which is the ballpark figure many people who I have talked to have started training recently. I am under no illusion that is guaranteed and I know it's subject to change and I could be waiting a lot longer, which is something I'm fine with. However I guess it's encouraging to see them actively recruiting, even if it isn't for what I'm doing.
Just heard that I'm in the next lot of people to be called forward for the fitness/medical tests for my chosen area. The guys who sat the test between late 2010/early 2011 were called forward recently. Still likely to be months and months away and possibly not even this year, but it's a step in the right direction!
98elise said:
Good luck....
I did 8 years in the RN. It was easier to join in my day. You went to the careers office, sat a few exams, did the medical, then a few months later you were walking through the gates for your basic training.
Thanks. It's kind of the same now, just the few months bit is now a few years! I applied around October 2010. Did you enjoy your time in the RN?I did 8 years in the RN. It was easier to join in my day. You went to the careers office, sat a few exams, did the medical, then a few months later you were walking through the gates for your basic training.
V88Dicky said:
Good luck with your PJFT mate. Personally, I don't think you'll be waiting as long as you think, so just keep busy, you'll be fine 
Thanks mate, I heard the waiting lists are up and down, even the guy at the office said it could be this year or it could be next summer. I'm just keeping my ear out and looking forward to the day I might be able to hand my notice in! Time has flown by though, I sat my RT 25/03/11 It's been a bit of a bugger over the last week, I came down with the flu and haven't been able to run, but I'm just getting over that now so plan to gently ease myself back into it next week.TheStig44 said:
I began basic training in June last year after a 20 month wait.
Joined HMS Illustrious 4 weeks ago.
It hasn't been easy but certainly the best career decision I've ever made!
If you have any questions about basic training and the new 10 week course, or anything really from another navy newbie, drop me a PM =)
Thanks mate I will do! Joined HMS Illustrious 4 weeks ago.
It hasn't been easy but certainly the best career decision I've ever made!
If you have any questions about basic training and the new 10 week course, or anything really from another navy newbie, drop me a PM =)
eggcustards said:
A waiting list of 3 years?? In three years you can do a lot. Apprenticeship, Uni, College, Trainee positions the list is endless and you will actually have qualifications that are worth something. Why hold out for the Royal Navy? It isn't as great as everyone thinks it is, and don't listen to the draft dodging scrimshanking recruiters!
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