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    Does the NS allow it's officers to cross train in foreign naval colleges and do degrees abroad? For example, doing a navy EOD course in the U.S or doing a law degree in the U.K.

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    Before the NMCI, they used to do the RN International Sub-lieutenants course.

    Not sure if the NS now run their own clearance divers course (ie EOD) courses or if they still go to the UK, but either way there are limited places.

    Bear in mind the NS Basic Divers Course is one of the hardest in the DF.

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    • #3
      But I'd say the chances of doing something like law in the UK are nil seeing that there are plenty of universities that do law here.

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      • #4
        Foreign Naval officers frequently train with the Irish NS. There was a female officer cadet in the last class from NZ I think(she wore a Navy curl in any event, and there has been other KIWIs here in the past.


        Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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        • #5
          Thanks for the info, I know for a fact there are Royal Canadian Navy officers do their training on Irish navy Patrol vessels.

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          • #6
            I know for a fact there are Royal Canadian Navy officers do their training on Irish navy Patrol vessels
            .

            Some of their training......
            Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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            • #7
              Well a decent chunk of it.... their watchkeeping as far as I know? Could be wrong.
              I'd want to do a Navy EOD course or maybe a naval aviation course in the U.S.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Jack.s View Post
                I'd want to do a Navy EOD course or maybe a naval aviation course in the U.S.
                Then don't join the Naval Service

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                • #9
                  Well who is going to fly the Navy's new UAV's on the new patrol vessels?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Jack.s View Post
                    Well who is going to fly the Navy's new UAV's on the new patrol vessels?
                    Someone that has done a UAV operators course. Not someone that has done what you describe as a naval aviation course. Sounds like you plan on joining the cast of Pensacola Wings of Gold

                    You do realise that the NS has neither aircraft nor aircraft carriers don't you? The helipad on the stern of the Eithne does not make it an aircraft carrier.

                    As for the Naval EOD course, very much a cream of the crop skill set. Not something you get after a week long course

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                    • #11
                      Jack.s You are either a very poor WUM, or have your head in the clouds. You are starting to sound like a very poor wum on the dreaded boards.ie.
                      You want to join the coastguard before, and after your career as a naval aviator.

                      Get A Grip.
                      I'm bored with you now.


                      Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                      • #12
                        Just trying to keep my options open is all, doesn't neccesarily mean I will join the coastguard. UAV operators are actually qualified pilots, and who better to train our pilots until we have the capability ourselves than some of the best pilots in the world, the U.S Navy. And I'm very much aware about the EOD course, just because it's difficult doesn't deter me from trying my best to pass it. As for "Pensacola Wings of Gold" I've never seen it.

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                        • #13
                          Well I hate to burst your bubble but to become an Officer Candidate in the USN you have to be a US Citizen. You must also have a four-year BS or BA degree from an accredited university and have strong grades.
                          You are well off on the UAV operator in this states DF. They are not pilots.


                          Mods. Do we have to tolerate these WUMS?


                          Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Jack.s View Post
                            Well who is going to fly the Navy's new UAV's on the new patrol vessels?
                            Well the Artillery fly them on land.

                            Originally posted by Jack.s View Post
                            Just trying to keep my options open is all, doesn't neccesarily mean I will join the coastguard. UAV operators are actually qualified pilots, and who better to train our pilots until we have the capability ourselves than some of the best pilots in the world, the U.S Navy. And I'm very much aware about the EOD course, just because it's difficult doesn't deter me from trying my best to pass it. As for "Pensacola Wings of Gold" I've never seen it.
                            AFAIK UAV Oprs in the DF aren't pilots.

                            There are some in the RN too I'm sure.

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                            • #15
                              Someone is telling porky pies here I think.

                              Originally posted by Jack.s View Post
                              See the thing is I'm also in the coastguard as a volunteer and I should have all my STCW'95 basic training done so if thats the only problem with transferring to the NSR I should be ok?


                              Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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