COULD YOU NAVIGATE AND COMMAND ONE OF THE ARMY'S SEAGOING VESSELS?
AS ARMY MARINERS, WE COMMAND, CONTROL, PLAN AND EXECUTE THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE ARMY'S FLEET OF SEAGOING LOGISTIC VESSELS WHICH MOVE SOLDIERS, VEHICLES AND SUPPLIES WORLDWIDE.
Becoming an RLC Mariner means working outdoors on the water, all over the world. You need to be able to think on your feet, even in the most challenging of situations and be able to work well under pressure. Acting as part of a vessel’s crew, you will form part of the vessels watch, helping with navigational safety, stability and security. Your role is also essential to the safety of your vessel, crew mates, passengers and cargo.
We often work alongside the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and in support of the Royal Marines, carrying out real-life tasks such as hurricane and disaster relief in and around the Caribbean.
Aside from seamanship, there are also opportunities to get involved in the huge array of sports represented within the Army, as well as all forms of Adventurous Training - from Alpine skiing and snowboarding to ice climbing and scuba diving.
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how handling a rifle.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years 5 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 1 month), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.
Step 2
Next, you will undertake your 15-week Combat Logistician course at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. During this, you will earn your Category C+E Driving Licence and study general service driver modules. This training also gives you the opportunity to gain a broader knowledge on the Royal Logistic Corps functions and roles.
Step 3
Then you will begin your 13-week Mariner Class 3 Seamanship course and the start of your Level 3 Apprenticeship. The course is delivered by 73 Training Squadron in Marchwood, Southampton.
The Class 2 course is a 19-week vessel command and navigation course, delivered again by 73 Training Squadron, with Royal Yachting Association (RYA) accreditation.
Your Class 1 course is 12 weeks long and is designed to further develop your navigation skills and wider understanding of international seafaring regulations.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m
- MSFT (beep test) level 7.5
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- MCA Navigational Watch Certificate
- MCA Efficient Deckhand Certificate
- MCA Level 2 Approved Engines
- MCA Social and Personal Responsibilities
- MCA Firefighting and Sea Safety
- RYA Powerboat
- RYA VHF Short Range Certification
- Level 2 Award in food hygiene
- Level 2 Certificate Logistics & Transport
- Level 3 Workboat Crewmember Standard
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
Step 1
You start with basic training and learn to be a soldier.
Step 2
You will attend a 2-week Mariner Reserve Class 3 course delivered at 73 Training Squadron, in Marchwood, Southampton where you will learn basic seamanship principles.
Then you can complete a 2-week Mariner Reserve Class 2 course delivered also by 73 Training Squadron where you will learn about reduced vessel command.
Your final course is your 2-week Mariner Reserve Class 1 course.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m
- MSFT (beep test) level 7.5
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- RYA Powerboat Certification
- RYA VHF Short Range Certification
- Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene
Pay and Benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £40.13 in training and rising to £51.22 per day once you're a Private. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.