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Royal Navy officers manage ships and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel in their command.
If you have a degree, you can apply through the Direct Graduate Entry route. For some officer roles you'll need specific qualifications and experience, for example:
Volunteering
You can join the Royal Navy Reserve to get some experience of what life is like in the service, and to learn new skills at the same time. You'll need to be:
You'll need:
You'll be responsible for the welfare and management of those in your squadron or unit, and you'll also have a specialist role, like:
With experience you could be promoted to sub-lieutenant, lieutenant and the higher ranks. You can go into a wide range of careers after leaving the navy. The type of career open to you will depend on the skills, training and qualifications you've gained while serving.
Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
Royal Air Force (RAF) officers manage teams of airmen and airwomen. They also carry out flying duties or work in specialist ground support.
Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.
Probation services officers (PSOs) supervise people serving community and prison sentences who are considered to be 'low-risk'.
Prison officers supervise inmates in prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
Merchant Navy ratings carry out a wide range of jobs to help the day-to-day running of a ship.
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?PLEASE NOTE: ONGOING start dates.
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