Royal Navy, naval military organization of the United Kingdom, charged with
the national defense at sea, protection of shipping, and fulfillment of international military agreements
.
The Royal Navy is
committed to protecting maritime trade from pirates
, terrorists and traffickers and keeping the wheels of commerce turning, whatever it takes. British ships and units, including the Royal Marines, are committed to maritime security operations around the world.
The mission of the Navy is
to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas
. For most Navy jobs, it is almost certain that you will go to sea.
| Royal Navy | Part of Her Majesty’s Naval Service | Naval Staff Offices Whitehall, London, England | Nickname(s) Senior Service | Motto(s) “ Si vis pacem, para bellum” (Latin) “If you wish for peace, prepare for war” |
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- Surface Fleet.
- Submarine Service.
- Fleet Air Arm.
- Royal Marines.
- Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
From the mid 18th century,
the Royal Navy
was the world’s most powerful navy. It was an unmatched power and played a key part in ascertaining order in the British Empire. … The UK defense budget is still the 5th largest in the world and the Royal Navy remains in the front rank of the world’s navies.
Aft of the CPO’s quarters
and head is Officer’s Country. This passageway contains the eight staterooms where the KIDD’s officers lived, two or three to a compartment, depending upon seniority. Politely called “staterooms,” these cabins functioned as sleeping quarters, lounges, and offices.
The vast majority of Navy deployments are
at sea
on Naval ships and submarines, though there are many deployments since 9-11 that allow for Navy personnel to deploy to various ports and bases around the world and in combat zones filling joint military billets.
- Honor. …
- Courage. …
- Commitment.
Nautical
Army of Volunteer Yeomen. Governmental » Military. Rate it: NAVY.
United States Navy
With 347,042 active personnel, 101,583 ready reserve personnel, and 279,471 civilian employees, the US Navy is the strongest navy in the world. It owns 480 ships, 50,000 non-combat vehicles, 290 deployable combat vessels and 3,900 plus manned aircraft.
Now, in the present day, the Royal Navy now
ranks around fifth on the World’s Most Powerful Navy’s
(sourced from ‘IMPROB’). So why is this? The Royal Navy boasts a fleet of modernized ships.
Copper was mined
and worked in vast quantities for the first time to provide copper sheathing for the hulls of naval vessels, which hugely improved their performance and endurance. As a result of Britain’s technological lead, the navy enjoyed an increasing qualitative advantage over her enemies for nearly 200 years.
The U.S. Navy’s newest warship,
USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)
is the largest and most technologically advanced surface combatant in the world. Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers designed to strengthen naval power from the sea.
The starting salary for Royal Navy ratings is £14,931 during basic training. After completing 26 weeks training, this rises to
£20,000
. Salaries according to ranks are: Able Rating – £20,000.
The Naval service has
nine branches
, each performing a vital role. They keep our ships, submarines, aircraft – and people – operationally effective on every mission, 365 days a year. Depending on your skills and experience, you can join a branch at either rating or officer level.
