Historically most would have one. Unless the University modules are slowing down the point of acquisition. Any seaman S/Lieut appointed to a ship will have the required Cert.
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Originally posted by DeV View Post2-3 years as a S/Lt before NWC is awardedFor now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostDo they still send young officers to do irrelevant university courses after qualification? I know of one who did geology, a great source of mirth to his mates, who said at least now he'd know all about the type of rock he would run aground on.
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In answer to the question if the reservists could deploy to the med for 3 months - did anyone ask them ? If I had to plan it out a year in advance I probably could."Are they trying to shoot down the other drone? "
"No, they're trying to fly the tank"
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Many frontline services , including the BA, use reservists in combat units. If reservists are NOT a functional reserve then disband such forces and
institute a 3year lottery conscription.
Conscription..in Ireland........em...no.....the looney left loose the plot when the yanks pull into shannon for a smoke....conscription.... you really want to kill them off!
was a Lieut. watchkeeper and there were NO S/Lieut watchkeepers until a class of 4 Cadets came through, and eventually they became Lieuts in due time. In the Naval Service qualified watchkeepers can be of either rank as it is not specifically only a Sub's job.
In answer to the question if the reservists could deploy to the med for 3 months - did anyone ask them ? If I had to plan it out a year in advance I probably could.
2-3 years as a S/Lt before NWC is awarded
Would be rare to have a S/Lt that hadn't sat his watch keepers withing 6 months of being promoted. Remember as Ensigns they are understudies and learning on the job.Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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Originally posted by hptmurphy View PostSince when?????
Would be rare to have a S/Lt that hadn't sat his watch keepers withing 6 months of being promoted. Remember as Ensigns they are understudies and learning on the job.
On completion of their 1st year exams they are commissioned as an Ensign or S/Lt (if they already hold a degree). That is the start of a 3 year short service commission.
They then do 2nd year of the level 7 and then the add on 1 year of the level 8 degree (as a Ensign or S/Lt).
On completion of the degree they do the 6 month Naval Watchkeeping Cse (maybe they do this between the level 7 and level 8 http://www.cit.ie/course/CRSNASC8)
That is from a mixture of the DF, NMCI and CIT websites.Last edited by DeV; 25 January 2018, 15:45.
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Interesting question, but I reckon the key appointments are not a problem to fill. Missions like these tend to be career moves and not to be available is a black mark so if you look at the actual vacancies, appointments will be thin on the ground."Are they trying to shoot down the other drone? "
"No, they're trying to fly the tank"
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Originally posted by DeV View PostI assume that stopped with NMCI?For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by Bravo20 View PostDo graduates who join the NS as cadets not get commissioned as Sub Lt now, similar to their Army counterparts?
On completion of the degree they do the 6 month Naval Watchkeeping Cse (maybe they do this between the level 7 and level 8 http://www.cit.ie/course/CRSNASC8)
yes lol fair point but it doesnt have to be Sophia either but I take your point, same thing in the Army, I'll not be a platoon commander in UNDOF.Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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Originally posted by hptmurphy View PostWhich they can only do as S/Lts....so back to my point watchkeepers within two years of commissioning ...not from promotion to S/Lt assuming they were commissioned as Ensigns....!
You will notice of course that Ensigns aren’t included in the figures (same as army 2/Lts) for strength purposes Ensign (2/Lt) and S/Lt (Lt) are the same rank.
The question is do they do the NWC before the level 8 or after?Last edited by DeV; 25 January 2018, 21:41.
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Originally posted by DeV View PostWhat they can only do as S/Lts?
You will notice of course that Ensigns aren’t included in the figures (same as army 2/Lts) for strength purposes Ensign (2/Lt) and S/Lt (Lt) are the same rank.
The question is do they do the NWC before the level 8 or after?
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