Question for the RFA legends out there. Once qualified Is it a strict 4 months on 3 months off routine, if so the 4 months of working are you always accommodated even if the ship is along side? Any info greatly appreciated ..read more

Just had my RN pension for April , after the 8.5% uplift minus I believe the GMP deduction I received 38 pence less than the past payments , I realise that it wasn't a full payment of the increase but didn't expect it to go down . Can anyone explain why thus has happened? Tax allowance has I believe remained the same , Thanks ..read more

Can anyone please tell me what this refers to? Planning to join navy this year as an AET ( but after reading this site seriously reconsidering the navy now!! ) and someone said that WAFU's are not generally thought of as navy? Is the navy really in decline that much? is it really worth joining anymore.....? I just want a fun, hardworking and rewarding career? shall i look elsewhere ..read more

My son has his DAA in 2 weeks, is there any good websites for revision as the the practice questions on the Royal Navy Website are the same each time, so easy to just memorise. Or does his career advisor provide revision material ..read more

Sorry to only appear on here when I am after something, but I have been asked if there is a way to trace someone. I obviously asked for name rank & number, but unfortunately the service number is a mystery, and we have no idea of rank, but "probably officer". I appreciate this is not a lot of help, but I do have a name, it's C I How, and the spelling is pretty spot on as it was "stitched in a garment" - wish I knew what the garment was, could be uniform. I realise this is a big ask, but does... Read more ..read more

There's a story of a 10 minute truce between an RM patrol and an Argentinian patrol during the 1982 conflict. There are details out there but I can't find them. Has anybody got any details. Links would be especially appreciated. Stay beautiful, Paddy ..read more

I am currently in the process of joining, I am just waiting on my medical documents to go through then going for the CPC. I am considering leaving my rented house and staying in with my parents for the time being. Their address is closer to a different afco than the one I've been with so far. Does anyone know if changing my address require my afco to change? Or would it cause any other issues that might delay my application? I don't want to cause any issues with the documents being... Read more ..read more

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Hi guys so, my recruitment officer has asked me to find out answers to the following questions: - how long is the initial contract? - exit points: when can you leave? What is your return to service? How much notice must you submit to leave the Royal Navy? -Pay: starting salary? -leave: how many weeks leave do you get a year? Please help me out as when I’m looking these up I get multiple answers and just want to clarify which is the right one. Thanks ..read more

Hi, wondering if anyone can shed some light on whether or not sws courses are sometimes held in the states? Any helps appreciated, cheers ..read more