Motivations Flashcards
Why do you want to join the Navy?
The Royal Navy is the forces branch that I have the most experience and affiliation with, being in the URNU as both an ex student and a current Training Officer. I have met lots of incredible people current and ex regulars from the RN and I would love to continue working with such like minded people in a challenging environment as it is one i believe i will thrive in. I also like the lifestyle servicemen and women in the royal navy lead, it offers opportunity to travel whilst working which I am keen on doing.
Why do you want to be an officer?
I believe I have the qualities of an officer and I would like the responsibility and challenge that comes with being an officer rather than a rating. I believe I am a good leader and have the necessary fundamental skills to care for and aid my team in achieving the aim of the mission. I am keen to take on that leadership role and responsibility.
Why do you want to leave nursing ?
I wasn’t getting full job satisfation. I was doing the TO’s post on top and not feeling fulfilled, I want more of what the Navy has to offer me, more than what the NHS has to offer.
What have you done to find out about the training? How long will you spend at BRNC?
I have researched the Training pipeline.
Spoken to recent graduates of BRNC.
Training is 30wks basic
A further 15 weeks at BRNC for Warfare officers only.
What do you aspire to achieve? What is your 5 year plan?
From now my five year plan includes completing the AIB process and training to become a warfare officer. After basic training and iwof, iwo, sft and iwoc i will get my first complement as OOW. I hope in this 5 year plan to achieve rank and get to minimum LT.
What do you think the next SDSR means for the forces?
COVID 19
NAO - national audit office report re carrier strike
New concepts driving development of future commando force
The UK is currently facing difficult economic circumstances with BREXIT and COVID 19 and subsequently the upcoming review must make decisions to balance the requirements.
What is C2DRIL?
Ethos and core values of the royal navy.
Commitment - to serve whenever and wherever.To the team ahead of own needs.
Courage - Physical to carry on regardless of danger. Moral to always do what we know is right.
Discipline - Self earns respect and trust of others. Disipline means effective
Respect - working in close quarters and difficult situations, respect for leadership and teamwor.
Integrity - honesty, scincerity and reliability.
Loyalty - commitment and dedication to our team and leaders to serve our duty.
Why warfare officer?
In the future I have aspirations to become the commanding officer of a Royal Navy warship, I believe warfare to be the best route to achieving that goal. I have had some wonderful experiences on the bridge and enjoy the navigational aspects that the warfare branch will provide. The contents of the training pipeline of warfare officer are some of which i have already had exposure to in the form of
pilotage and passage planning through my time in the URNU.
3 areas in the world the RN operates and why we are there?
Globally - continuous at sea deterrent as the UK’s insurance policy.
Middle east - Gulf promoting peace and stability and protecting the flow of oil and trade, as tendions are high post iran-iraq war.
