Palace Interview

Question 1

What is the RN ethos?

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The enduring spirit derived from our people’s loyalty to their ship, unit or team sustained by high professional standards and strong leadership, that gives us courage in adversity and the determination to fight and win.

Question 2

Why do you want to join the military?

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Question 3

In particular, why do you want to join the Royal Navy?

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Question 4

What skills can you bring to the Royal Navy?

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Question 5

Why do we have a Navy what does it do?

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Question 6

What would you say are your strengths and give some examples of these strengths?
(Tell what you have to offer - sell yourself)

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Question 7

What will you do if you are not successful here today?

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Question 8

What have you done to find out about life in the military?

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Question 9

What is your commission?

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Question 10

How long is initial training, what do you do?

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Question 11

Where do you go for your professional training?

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Question 12

What is the test at the end of initial training?

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Question 13

How are the Commando’s structured?

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Question 14

What is the purpose of their vehicles?

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Question 15

What is the Royal Navy’s drug policy?

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Question 16

Give an example of when you had to lead a team?

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Question 17

Give an example of when something went wrong …
How did others around you react?
What did you learn from this?

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Question 18

Tell me a time when you had to speak in public

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Question 19

Where are the Royal Navy deployed today?

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Question 20

Give some examples of the surface fleet and their characteristics.

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Question 21

What values must you demonstrate?

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1 Display Courage
2 Have Commitment
3 Show Discipline
4 Have Respect for others
5 Have Integrity and high standards
6 Be Loyal to your colleagues, team and the service

Question 22

What physical characteristics do you need to have?

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You need to have:
Good posture both sitting and standing
No hands in pockets
Clear concise speech
Make eye contact
Clean shaven
Smart appearance
Good observation skills