AB Warfare Specialist Review
at Royal Navy
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Armed Forces
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Work in the ops room of a Type 45 destroyer monitoring incoming data to support command priorities
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It was really valuable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt loads of new skills in blending data and how to communicate it to my senior rate.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It aligned with my career structure was great as I was learning whilst doing my job
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My ship makes sure I know what I need to do and helps me get better. They let me have a dispensation for my maths because of my dyslexia which really helped
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The Royal Navy is my employer and trainer. They have been given me loads of information and support even when I’m deployed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I joined the navy to go to sea. It’s an added bonus getting a qualification
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
The navy is full of extra opportunities. I’ve been skiing, played competitive sport. I also was involved with the Queens funeral. I have loads of chances to do things outside of my normal job
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Royal Navy to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Get to do something interesting, see the world and get accreditation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Navy?
If you have the right attitude they will fully support you. It’s the best thing I’ve done
