1100 applicants for 12 Navy posts

Lockstep

Looks like Navy interest is on the up;

http://www.examiner.ie/ireland/1100-applicants-for-12-navy-posts-100007.html

1,100 applicants for 12 navy posts

By Sean O’Riordan

Thursday, September 03, 2009

THE economic downturn is being cited as one of the reasons for the Naval Service receiving an astonishing 1,100 applications for 12 officer cadet places.

Last year, just 177 people applied for the dozen places.

And according to the navy, the number of applications during the Celtic tiger years had remained between 63 and 120.

A navy spokesman said the major jump in applications was probably due to two reasons.

"The recession must have some effect as there are less jobs out there... But it can’t be that alone.

"Secondly, in the last few years, the Naval Service has acquired a higher profile and these positions are seen as good, steady jobs," the spokesman said.

The lowest number of applications for cadet posts was 63 in 2001.

The interview process for applicants who must range in age from 17-26, will conclude on October 2.

Offers will be posted out a fortnight later and the 12 chosen will be sworn-in on November 16.

School-leavers enter the service as ensigns while graduates get commissioned as sub-lieutenants.

They will be initially sent for basic military training at the Curragh, Co Kildare, and then go on to take part in a year’s basic training with the navy at its headquarters at Haulbowline, Co Cork.

Afterwards, they enter the National Maritime College of Ireland in Ringaskiddy where they have the option of taking degree courses in nautical science or marine engineering.

During the summer, the cadets hone their skills onboard ship.

On September 10, six officer cadets will be commissioned at a special ceremony at the naval base in Haulbowline. Five had entered the force as graduates.

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daithicarr

they can double the navy in one year with all those people

goldie fish

daithicarr wrote: »

they can double the navy in one year with all those people

Just because they apply doesn't make them suitable. In the past many applied because they didn't have the subjects for Army Cadetships and considered the NS a stepping stone to green.

And I'm sure they are very happy in their current rear echelon desk bound army jobs.:rolleyes:

daithicarr

goldie fish wrote: »

Just because they apply doesn't make them suitable. .:rolleyes:

well aware of that, but the ones that are not suitable they can be used to man miniture kamakazie submerines and speed boats.

McArmalite

daithicarr wrote: »

well aware of that, but the ones that are not suitable they can be used to man miniture kamakazie submerines and speed boats.