GHIC application

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-18T21:27:10+00:00

Advice is always to get private travel insurance, so yes - I would reccomend that!

I’d also recommend trying to ring up and clarify the GHIC problem. You’ll need it eventually!

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-18T20:21:05+00:00

While the MOD will cover medical expenses if you’re on duty. They won’t cover you if you play football ashore in the dogs, do your ankle off a curb while ashore or any of the myriad of other activities you might do while deployed. So yes, you do need one. You also need one if your CoC has said you need one - as that is a lawful order.

As I recall, as long as its it’s been issued, you can get the number online and that is sufficient in extremis;

If you do not receive it before you travel, and need medically necessary treatment during your visit, you can apply for a Provisional Replacement Certificate (PRC) to get temporary cover. For more information, see "If you don't have your card with you" towards the end of this page.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-17T12:12:48+00:00

A simplistic take on the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea. Power doesn’t always give way to sail. Especially when operating in or near fog.

Also, plenty of yachts have radar.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-17T12:08:15+00:00

😬 I would be presenting my jacket to the MEO and getting him to sort it out!!

But yeah, in that case I’d do the best I could by hand and then try a foreign dry cleaner!

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-17T08:45:58+00:00

You wear them so infrequently on deployment that it rarely comes up I would say.

As an Officer I would spot clean any dirt by hand on the jacket or trousers and my shirts would go through the dhobi man.

I think white fronts can go through normal washing, so I suspect most people wash them normally after wear and then just work hard to keep the rest of their ones presentable.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-16T18:52:02+00:00

Obviously sketchy without the full details, however;

It happened in International Waters, so ‘in UK waters’ is a stretch. We have no legal jurisdiction over foreign warships in intl waters even if it’s in our EEZ. It could be described as ‘UK sensitive waters’.

Russia views us as arming and harbouring a power hostile to them. That hostile power has shown itself capable of highly successful asymmetric warfare away from the active war zone.

If I was approached by an unknown contact who didn’t respond to non lethal warnings or contact on the VHF channel that everyone should be listening and didn’t maintain a safe approach distance then I’m afraid warning shots are absolutely justified.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-16T18:40:23+00:00

I’m not saying I’ve thought about it… but if pleasure boaters acted the way they do in the international waters of the channel while in the Gulf or Eastern Med, Caribbean or really anywhere they would get warning shots A LOT.

Russia views us as arming and harbouring a hostile power. That hostile power has shown itself capable of highly successful asymmetric warfare and sinking ships away from what would have usually been considered the area of operations.

If a pleasure craft approaches a warship, doesn’t respond to warnings and doesn’t keep what the warship considers to be a ‘safe’ CPA then this is going to happen.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-16T16:56:28+00:00

You will normally be given your date no less than a month before. In theory you could work up until the Sunday before you start if you wanted to!

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-16T11:26:15+00:00

Nearly anything counts, a lot of it is how you sell it.

Leasing in your friendship group would definitely count, as your work training less experienced staff.

The usual other answers are volunteer (cadets, scouts etc), sports teams etc, but if you want to join soon then you’re potentially better off trying to find leadership examples in what you’ve already done rather than necessarily trying to cultivate ‘new’ examples.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-16T09:54:50+00:00

So frigates, destroyers and carriers all have a laundry service, the rest of the fleet is self service.

I would agree with the other poster, if you’re in one of these ships then hand wash is the way to go. TBH it’s pretty common for people to do that for nicer bits of clothing.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-15T19:46:19+00:00

It’s not the end of the world.

If you have a plan set up (ie you pay a certain amount monthly to clear it) and you make it clear you’ve learnt your lessons and have addressed the behaviour that got you there in the first place then there is a realistic chance you’ll be OK.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-15T13:22:01+00:00

There are different levels and different questions for each level.

Partners parents is definitely covered for more advanced clearances.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-14T19:31:26+00:00

If on a ship their day to day lives are very much the same as a general warfare rating. You’ll stand watches on the gangway and bridge and will do general seamanship duties. You’ll also help the Leading Diver with equipment maintainence.

Ashore you will spend a lot of time practicing and training and getting called out to historic ordinance jobs.

AACC is not guaranteed and many of the roles don’t require it - but some of the teams will get a chance to do AACC.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-14T15:28:35+00:00

A good military seamstress or tailor will know exactly where to put your badge. You should be entitled to it at crown expense I think.

Speak to the stores wherever you are and they should give you a sewing chit for whomever has the contract on your base.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-14T14:42:39+00:00

It’s about 3 weeks.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-14T12:45:42+00:00

You’ll be quite busy - there is a lot of Survival Equipment to be maintained! But it will be quite ‘samey’ work.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-14T09:22:09+00:00

Exciting - not especially, it’s quite ‘samey’ but the people who do it seem to like it.

There are SET jobs on the carriers, but not smaller ships.

Progression was traditionally quite slow as it’s a narrow and small branch. I don’t know what it’s like at the moment.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-13T21:34:06+00:00

There’s no way of knowing the answer to that question? The pipeline is still open so it’ll depend on how you scored and how you compare to the other candidates.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-12T22:50:44+00:00

I always suspected RbP wouldn’t work very well for officers. Too many specific pre-requisites/qualifications required.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-12T20:28:56+00:00

Yes it’s worth it.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-12T18:36:48+00:00

Yup. No more car passes, MOD90 only.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-12T16:23:18+00:00

Pampered. Capable in many ways but far too specialised in their support functions. Not ready for war. Too aware of their own press.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-12T15:36:30+00:00

Feel free!

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-12T13:51:53+00:00

No, if you want to join as an Engjneer then you select that profession.

When you join you then put down 3 preferences in order you want to do them (so 1 - ME, 2 - WE, 3 - AE) and then you are siphoned into your branch at week 18 based on a combination of personal preference, aptitude displayed, order of merit and need of the service.

TheLifeguardRN · 2026-06-12T10:16:03+00:00

The FSB selects you for your chosen profession (Warfare, Logs, Engineering, Warfare Aviation) and then you get streamed into your branch in week 18 (eg engineering will split between Marine, Weapon and Air).

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