The stability of our nation depends on the freedom of the seas. The Navy is really good at handling this type of thing.Of the officers passing out, 98 completed a 29-week initial training programme, while 28 more underwent the transition from ratings. News Defence Royal Navy sailors and officers make history after passing out together for first time HISTORY was made when Royal Navy sailors and officers passed out … What to expect: You’ve officially earned your place in the Royal Navy. “That applies to all of you on parade, officers and ratings, regardless of your specialisation or which country you come from.
In his unique parade, the 29-year-old was inspected by the Commanding Officer of BRNC, Captain Roger Readwin Royal Navy. The staff and the management team of recruits were great. This is where the Royal Navy comes in: we train to go where we’re needed, by sea, land or air.Currently serving in the Royal Navy? The rest of SLt Poxon's entry had their passing-out-parade at the 157-year-old college on 2 April 2020. The ceremony marks the completion of training and is the biggest military parade outside the Trooping of the Colour.The rest of SLt Poxon's entry had their passing-out-parade at the 157-year-old college on 2 April 2020. Take part in our online community.It’s amazing to think how far we’ve come in eight months, and there have been so many highlights, but my favourite part was definitely being on destroyer HMS Defender. You should all be enormously proud of yourselves.” Captain Roger Readwin, the Captain of BRNC, bristled with pride at the sight of officers and ratings passing out together.t is magnificent to see them all standing side-by-side, as they will at sea in the years to come.“They have all worked hard to meet the stringent standards and thoroughly deserve their place on this historic parade ground. To serve your country. Keeping with tradition, he then marched up the steps from the parade ground and through the main college door.The passing-out-parade is a huge occasion for the Officer Cadets and their families. The parade ground at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth – the spiritual home of the officer cadre for the past 115 years – witnessed a unique ceremony as 34 ratings and 130 officers completed their training.Britain’s most senior sailor, First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin, welcomed the ratings – who formed a guard of honour – and officers into the naval family as the guest of honour.Traditionally, the nine-week transformation from civilian to sailor takes place at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, but with a surge in interest in joining the Navy, an additional course was provided at Dartmouth. Historic Royal Navy passing out parade, in pictures. Four nursing officers of the Queen Alexandra Royal Naval Nursing Service, 11 new officers for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service and 28 international cadets from 13 overseas nations also completed their training.“I’m extremely proud, and grateful to all the people who have been on this journey with me – it’s been a long road to get here, with lots of ups and downs, but I feel more confident, capable and stronger than ever. It is also very special to welcome their families and friends on this momentous day, to thank them all for their incredible support during these uncertain times and introduce them all to the Royal Naval family.”Most of the Officers passing-out began their training in January and over the course of the 29 weeks, they have been tested on Dartmoor, on the River Dart and have spent time at sea on board an operational warship. Instead a separate parade was organised, when SLt Poxon was inspected by the Commanding Officer of BRNC, Captain (Capt) Roger Readwin Royal Navy, and as is tradition, marched up the steps from the parade ground and … However due to the coronavirus outbreak, the parade took place behind closed doors. Among the ratings completing training was 24-year-old Engineering Technician (Weapons Engineering) Sarah-Jayne Stoppel from Northampton. And that is historic in itself.
Find out more here.The UK has a responsibility to its citizens and its allies to endeavour to safeguard the high seas. I think being part of this historic moment is one of the best silver linings we could have hoped for,” said 23-year-old Midshipman Ellie Johnson from Suffolk.“It’s amazing to think how far we’ve come in eight months, and there have been so many highlights, but my favourite part was definitely being on destroyer HMS Defender. Join us to be part of something special, protecting our nation’s interests, all over the world.A vital element of the Royal Navy's role is keeping the peace, preventing conflict and containing situations before they develop.By forging international partnerships with friendly nations, we're better able to protect the UK's interests, both at home and abroad.
It’s also an absolute privilege to be passing out alongside the ratings. A Naval Officer has made history at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth after he missed his passing-out ceremony due to self-isolating.Sub Lieutenant (SLt) Matthew Poxon was given a separate parade where he passed out completely on his own - something which has never happened at BRNC.
This is why the Royal Navy protects home and international waters.The UK has to be ready to protect its interests and its allies. Passing out were more than 60 engineers, 50 warfare specialists, a couple of Naval chaplains, five logistics experts and nine officers from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, which supports the Royal Navy on its operations around the globe. This is the place for youEveryone’s experience is unique, but find out what life’s been like for others hereEverything you need to know about joining the Royal Navy, in one place
The 18-year-old lost both of his grandfathers while he was in training. 14 Aug 2020. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our