Royal Navy Contract

[Illustrious]

Olá people. With my second interview coming up in around 3 weeks, I am determined to pass. The reason I failed the first time, was as I have previously stated, one of 3 reasons.

1) The AFCO was concerned with my lack of understanding regarding the Royal Navy Contract

2) The AFCO was concerned with my lack of obvious enthusiasm for joining the Royal Marines (I am enthusiastic, dont bite, I bite back)

3) AFCO was concerned at my apparent lack of fitness, which to to honest, I could understand.

Today, I am going to help out others, by offering up the contract in simple to understand terms, as I wouldn't want anyone to go into the interview as unprepared as I was the first time.

In essense, the main points of the contract in a no bullsh*t brief explanation is as followed.

The Royal Navy Contract is signed on day one of your career in the Navy or Marines.

The engagement is until you are 40 years old or for 18 years, which ever is later.

There is an opportunity to submit two weeks notice between four weeks and six months after entering the service. This is called Premature Voluntary Release.

After the six month period, you will be required to serve for a period of two and a half years, after you have completed training.

Once your Return Of Service is complete, you can submit twelve months notice at any point.
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Recap

- Day one of career, sign contract

- Contract valid for 18 years, or until 40 years of age, whichever is later.

- You may opt out after 4 weeks or upto 6 months after entering the Royal Marines, provided you submit a 2 week notice. Premature Voluntary Release. is the term, given to such arrangement.

- After the 6 month period, you are required to serve 2.5 years minimum service, after completion of training.

- Once your Return of service is complete after 2.5 years, you may hand in a 12 month notice at any time, after which you will be allowed to leave.

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Hope that helps.

Remember, the 6 P's. Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

Don't be caught out like I was, do not underestimate the interview, for without it, you're dreams are just that...

[jabcrosshook]

Very nice, good luck and all that shizz.
One thing though if anyone can answer this, "Contract valid for 18 years, or until 40 years of age, whichever is later. "
Does that mean you can end up staying on past your 40th birthday? I don't get it.

[Illustrious]

Yes you can, in theory, I believe you can now stay until the ripe old age of 51 as a marine (due to the new changes of bringing the entry age up to 33) and as an officer, upto age 55 (but dont quote me on that)