Career in the Navy
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Hey,
could someone tell me a little about what its like to serve in the navy as an officer? What qualifications could you obtain? What is it like aboard a ship, what sort of training will you undergo etc.
In addition, if it is not against opsec, how many ships are there? The reason I ask is because if a person signs on as a naval officer, he will be naturally aspire towards oneday takeing command of a ship. However, as the saying goes, you can't have too many indian chiefs!
The floor is yours.
PS: Try to avoid giving answers like "sux0r" or "damn wayang" etc - Duh! I've been through NS you know, albeit in the army. -
First place, what's your professional specialty?
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According to this website: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/navy/careers/careerops.html, the qualifications are:
* GCE 'A' Levels
* Polytechnic diploma
* University degree -
What do you mean?Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:First place, what's your professional specialty? -
I was looking for qualifications I can obtain in the navy. Not what is required.Originally posted by ^spidee^:According to this website: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/navy/careers/careerops.html, the qualifications are:
* GCE 'A' Levels
* Polytechnic diploma
* University degree
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Well, for starters, you need to be able to swim...
But seriously I got a friend who's a regular Navy officer. Just tell me what you are looking for specificallly and I can ask him the next time I see him. -
Well...I can swim.Originally posted by dakkon_blackblade:Well, for starters, you need to be able to swim...
But seriously I got a friend who's a regular Navy officer. Just tell me what you are looking for specificallly and I can ask him the next time I see him.
Basically, I would like to know:
- What qualifications I can obtian in the navy. For instance, do I get sailing/etc qualifications?
- What training must you undergo to become a naval officer. I know you need to go to OCS etc but I am looking for specifics. Eg. To be a recce commander, you need to do Recce commander's course which entails loads of topo and a very very long walk.
- What is the career structure like? What are the chances of getting to command a ship?
- What is the work culture like in the navy?
- And, I can't find any information on salaries online. I wonder why?
- Oh, and really What are the opportunities like for overseas travel/attachment?
Thanks. -
the least u can do is to tell me your age, your rank and your last served vocation first before we can advice u on anything.
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But I am not asking if I can join the navy - That can be resolved with a few emails or telephone calls.Originally posted by Gordonator:the least u can do is to tell me your age, your rank and your last served vocation first before we can advice u on anything.
I am asking what work conditions are like.
I hope you understand...I am not comfortable giving out too many details online. -
Wah....so many questions....one thing I know though, is that there are opportunities aplenty for overseas training and attachments, for my friend is not in Singapore quite a lot of the time.Originally posted by scabstermooch:Well...I can swim.
Basically, I would like to know:
- What qualifications I can obtian in the navy. For instance, do I get sailing/etc qualifications?
- What training must you undergo to become a naval officer. I know you need to go to OCS etc but I am looking for specifics. Eg. To be a recce commander, you need to do Recce commander's course which entails loads of topo and a very very long walk.
- What is the career structure like? What are the chances of getting to command a ship?
- What is the work culture like in the navy?
- And, I can't find any information on salaries online. I wonder why?
- Oh, and really What are the opportunities like for overseas travel/attachment?
Thanks. -
Yes, I would like to know what I am getting myself into. The not being in Singapore part is very very tempting. Thx!Originally posted by dakkon_blackblade:Wah....so many questions....one thing I know though, is that there are opportunities aplenty for overseas training and attachments, for my friend is not in Singapore quite a lot of the time. -
u sounded as though the navy will definitely accept u.
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Why would you say that?Originally posted by Gordonator:u sounded as though the navy will definitely accept u. -
opsec? lol... im 99999% sure that our potential aggressors subscribe to Jane's, so im sure that they will know more about us than.... well, ourselves (gnd man, not ppl 'up there')! haha...Originally posted by scabstermooch:In addition, if it is not against opsec, how many ships are there? The reason I ask is because if a person signs on as a naval officer, he will be naturally aspire towards oneday takeing command of a ship. However, as the saying goes, you can't have too many indian chiefs! -
just a feeling u are giving me and the things u ask.Originally posted by scabstermooch:Why would you say that?
anyway why don't u just call up the navy recruitment centre and ask them? i believe they can give u better answers than us. -
Hmmm -Ok.Originally posted by Gordonator:just a feeling u are giving me and the things u ask.
anyway why don't u just call up the navy recruitment centre and ask them? i believe they can give u better answers than us.
I will be writing /calling them but as you know, they are not exactly impartial actors here: Their job is to get ppl through the gate and I do not believe they are above lying!
Hence, would like first hand experience. -
ermm.Originally posted by scabstermooch:Well...I can swim.
Basically, I would like to know:
- What qualifications I can obtian in the navy. For instance, do I get sailing/etc qualifications?
- What training must you undergo to become a naval officer. I know you need to go to OCS etc but I am looking for specifics. Eg. To be a recce commander, you need to do Recce commander's course which entails loads of topo and a very very long walk.
- What is the career structure like? What are the chances of getting to command a ship?
- What is the work culture like in the navy?
- And, I can't find any information on salaries online. I wonder why?
- Oh, and really What are the opportunities like for overseas travel/attachment?
Thanks.
you will go through an entire different package.. although in all saf.. there's running blabla bla... one thing in Navy, no soc is required.
you will be posted to panglima then ocs.. dont really no the sequence.
wad do u mean by sailing?
sailing actually means, slipping off, and making way out of habour.
you will need to learn rules of the route, like starboard = right, port = left.
it's not all on commanding ship first.
there's 38 rules, which u will have to memorise like hell.
in the rules, you need to even memorise angles of lights.
for eg. port(115.5), starboard(115.5), mast and stern.
then need to memorise morse codes.
and also need to memorise flag meanings,
for eg. alpha = diving ops.
quebec = quarantine, or recall to mother vessel.
then, need to learn knots and hitches.. and the level of knots is higher than tt of infantry.. basically, ropes and knots are the essentials of navy..
not missiles..
you will like spend hourse burning the nylons and creating splices..
ermm.. of coz there are interesting things like wad u see on tv.
but wad i actually mentioned is only the MOST basic course..
unless, u are ok with ropes and memorising.. i think u need to read more and think twice..
it's not really like advertisement la.
haha. the real job is maintaining.. -
Scabstermooch, why not aspire to be a SAF Legal Officer in RSN HQ? If I remember correctly, you are taking a post-graduate law degree?
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Thanks for the info!Originally posted by o-lua:ermm.
you will go through an entire different package.. although in all saf.. there's running blabla bla... one thing in Navy, no soc is required.
you will be posted to panglima then ocs.. dont really no the sequence.
wad do u mean by sailing?
sailing actually means, slipping off, and making way out of habour.
you will need to learn rules of the route, like starboard = right, port = left.
it's not all on commanding ship first.
there's 38 rules, which u will have to memorise like hell.
in the rules, you need to even memorise angles of lights.
for eg. port(115.5), starboard(115.5), mast and stern.
then need to memorise morse codes.
and also need to memorise flag meanings,
for eg. alpha = diving ops.
quebec = quarantine, or recall to mother vessel.
then, need to learn knots and hitches.. and the level of knots is higher than tt of infantry.. basically, ropes and knots are the essentials of navy..
not missiles..
you will like spend hourse burning the nylons and creating splices..
ermm.. of coz there are interesting things like wad u see on tv.
but wad i actually mentioned is only the MOST basic course..
unless, u are ok with ropes and memorising.. i think u need to read more and think twice..
it's not really like advertisement la.
haha. the real job is maintaining..
So basically you start off learning the rules of the sea first and all the knots etc?
So most of the time is spent making sure the vessel is seaworthy then? What do junior officers do then? -
Aah the law...I've found it to be very very tedious and am not sure that I want to go through life doing something that is at odds with my character.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Scabstermooch, why not aspire to be a SAF Legal Officer in RSN HQ? If I remember correctly, you are taking a post-graduate law degree?
TBH, i never intended to return to Sg after my studies in the UK. I've even contemplated joiining the British Army as a soldier. Alternatively, I thought I would take a year off and just travel and find where I want to go in life.
Unfortuantely, personal circumstances forced my return to this glorious land.
I've now found myself in a rut: I hate the course and have absolutely no motivation...
The law...it is something I can go back to should I want to. But I am at an age where I've come to realise the decisions I make now will dictate how I live my life. Hence I am exploring other career options. -
Hmm, best you think through this military career thingy too.Originally posted by scabstermooch:Aah the law...I've found it to be very very tedious and am not sure that I want to go through life doing something that is at odds with my character.
TBH, i never intended to return to Sg after my studies in the UK. I've even contemplated joiining the British Army as a soldier. Alternatively, I thought I would take a year off and just travel and find where I want to go in life.
Unfortuantely, personal circumstances forced my return to this glorious land.
I've now found myself in a rut: I hate the course and have absolutely no motivation...
The law...it is something I can go back to should I want to. But I am at an age where I've come to realise the decisions I make now will dictate how I live my life. Hence I am exploring other career options.
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Ya - I know. The military is seldom like what is depicted in the ads/movies. Thus, I am trying to find out as much about my options as possible.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Hmm, best you think through this military career thingy too.
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i think during your OCS training, u will get to sail onboard 1 of the LST ships and sail for a few months prior to graduation. During this time, u will experience shipboard life, and also help navigate the ship(with one of the officers with u too).
Once posted to ship, usually you start as NO(Navigation officer). That name speaks for itself, of course. But keep in mind that is the bottom of the officers position onbard, and hence most likely kenna takan. Or you may also become a communications officer, whose job is to maintain contact with base, and make sure communications are flowing smoothly.
After that, it will be XO(Executive Officer) where basically u take shit from only the CO of the ship. In short, second biggest onboard. Before finally u go and become CO.
Keep in mind though, that chances are u won't be on board the same ship all ur career. You may be posted to different ships of the same platform, or to another ship of an different platform altogether. What that means is that you may be posted to a platform of ships that do minesweeping activities, but may be posted to another platform later, and that platform will do different operations. -
Join NDU. suffer for 9 months then slack forever.... on occassion can tekan new trainees... lol just kidding NDU great stuff great people if you are up to it, go for US NAVY SEAL course
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guess its all routine stuff with exercise, travel here n there on board of ur ship...