It has been a busy few weeks for our latest intake!
Lessons have included team building exercises, an introduction to leadership, military skills, core naval values and naval knowledge.
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Navigation - Regardless of branch, all Officer Cadets are taught navigation throughout their time here in BRNC. Starting with the basics in Militarisation, then building up the complexity through Marinisation!⚓️⚓️⚓️
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BRNC Adventurous Training - This week HOWE were taken indoor climbing in Exeter.
Over the last leave period 3 lucky cadets were taken sailing at International Naval Academy regattas in Spain and Italy!
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Happy 20th Birthday to BRNC’s Bridge Simulator, Daring! It may be her last as after 2 decades of training 2x new simulators are due to be installed later this year.
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It was great to have representation from BRNC at the International Military Pilgrimage opening ceremony in Lourdes! They joined 16,000 military personnel from 40 countries!
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BRNC receives trainees from all around the world; adding value to our RN Officer Cadets (OCs) in addition to their own Navies!
OCs from our latest intake took the opportunity to set up stands in order to educate us on Officer Training in their own countries.
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Today we welcome our latest intake of Royal Navy Officer Cadets! The next few weeks will be a steep but rewarding learning curve!
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Three cheers for Their Majesties The King and Queen! #Coronation
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Captain Oakley was very grateful to have the opportunity to talk at St Christopher’s Prep School with such an engaging group of children and staff. Thank you !
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Today we’ve been extremely fortunate to have Capt Sarah Oakley visit our school and talk to the children about the Royal Navy.
What an informative and interesting talk, which left all our children enthralled. @DartmouthBRNC
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Congratulations to POPT Underwood - Today he was presented with his PO epaulettes in front of his peers for his Local Acting Promotion!
BZ!
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Congratulations to all our Officer Cadets who passed out of BRNC today. Your adversity in yesterday’s weather was rewarded with glorious sunshine on the main event!
Thank you to Admiral Sir Keith E Blount KCB OBE for being our Guest of Honour!
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Passing Out Parade day- Officer Cadets (OCs) have greeted their families to mark this special occasion. OC Shellard seen here is one of our Direct Entry Cadets proud to be sharing this day with his family!
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The wind and rain was not going to stand in the way of the final Passing Out Parade rehearsal! A slight adjustment of removing headwear for the 40 mph gusts and the Officer Cadets were good to go!🌧️🌬️🌧️
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It was glorious weather last week for the CCF Passing Out Parade!
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Congratulations to all those that completed their Maritime Assessed Leadership Exercise today!
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MARL is now complete within BRNC. Cadets now await their results
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The Captain and Contracts Compliance Manager won the College Easter Egg hunt! Luckily for their teeth they will be donating the eggs to worthy local causes! Thank you to all the staff that donated!
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Just before these cadets began their Maritime Assessed Leadership Exercise, there was time for a #PalmSunday service by the river! Good luck to all the cadets taking part this week!
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At the end of the term we will sadly say goodbye to a very familiar face in BRNC - Mr Gary Bodinnar. Gary, who had worked in the College since 1979, is departing after almost 44 years service! Today we recognised and thanked him for all his dedication and hard work!
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Our newest intake of the Warrant Officer Commissioning Programme have joined the college this week! In 3 weeks time these individuals who have worked hard to reach the top of their respective branches will be passing out of the college as Commissioned Officers!
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Good luck to our rugby team today in France! We are sure you will do the College proud!
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Just a week after @MarineNationale visited, it's the turn of @DartmouthBRNC to travel to 
to take on @EcoleNavale and Naval Academy Etajima!
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to take on @EcoleNavale and Naval Academy Etajima!
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Thank you to all our guests last week who contributed to the Naval Review discussion. Understanding strategy and future challenges facing the armed forces is a key component of the curriculum here in the College.
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Assessed Basic Leadership Exercise (ABLE) - Over the last 4 days Officer Cadets have been living on Dartmoor, being assessed on their leadership abilities. Today they conclude with a run off before a well deserved rest! #leadershipdevelopment
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We are celebrating the diverse mix of Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Maritime Reserves, Civilians and Cadets in BRNC on #InternationalWomensDay2023 !!
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Great work from the University Royal Naval Unit (URNU) Northumbria! URNUs are a valuable part of the BRNC organisation. They provide an introduction to the Royal Navy for students, and great outreach and charity opportunities!
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Officer Cadets sleeping out tonight to raise money for the @RBLI's Great Tommy Sleep out, which is helping homeless veterans. If you would like to help us raise money for a great cause please follow the link. @DartmouthBRNC @BFBSRadioHQ justgiving.com/fundraising/ur
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Assessed Basic Leadership Exercise (ABLE) - The Cadets are tested on Dartmoor over multiple days to assess their ability to lead in tiring and physically demanding conditions! 💪 🥾 ⚓️ #LeadershipDevelopment #MadeInTheRoyalNavy
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After the completion of their Initial Sea Training (IST), Prince of Wales Squadron have commenced their second part of Marinisation. First up is a mixture of Vahana training, presentations and Maritime Tactical Estimate (MTE) training. ⚓️⚓️⚓️
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Officer Cadets have helped Captain Martin Jones raise over £6k for SANDS charity inspired by a family tragedy.
They went on a 24-hour yomp around the grounds of , all the time carrying a bergen rucksack filled with 25kg weight.
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We passed out our Spring Officer’s Confirmation Course today with family and friends. Having spent the last 2 weeks under training our newly commissioned officers are back at work tomorrow with their civilian employers #twicethecitizen
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The latest group of RFA Officer Cadets have spent the last week putting their leadership skills to the test in PLTs around the college. Great effort all round! #rfa #teamwork #LeadershipDevelopment
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Congratulations, Capt Jones RM and Drake 22-3 for completing their 24 hour challenge! And thank you to everyone supporting this worthy cause! The total distance that the team walked was 622.5 miles! The jerry can travelled 67 miles (2.5 marathons)! 💪 💪
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Just 2 hours to go on the 24 hour walk. The 25kg jerry can has travelled 66 miles. The team have travelled a combined distance of 556 miles (further than Land’s End to Edinburgh!) 💪 💪 💪
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Morale remains high as the team walk through the half way point! The combined group effort has seen them walk 321 miles, with Captain Jones walking 36 miles continuously! 12 hours to go, keep up the hard work team!
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4 hours in and the team have completed 8 full laps (just over 12 miles individually, and 120 miles as a team).
20 hours to go!
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Officer Cadets have been out on Dartmoor this week preparing for their Assessed Basic Leadership Exercise (ABLE). They are hoping they are as lucky with the weather for the upcoming assessment week!
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Capt Jones RM and Drake 22-3 Division have begun their 24 hour continuous trek around the college perimeter for charity! Good luck!
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Tomorrow Captain M Jones RM supported by Officer Cadets and staff will be carrying 25kg of weight in a Bergen for 24 hours nonstop around the College grounds for charity. We wish them the best of luck and will keep you updated on their progress!
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